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Technology Department

Welcome To The Amazing and Interesting World of Technology Discovery

Course Syllabus
Course Description: Technology Discovery uses the modular instruction approach to allow students to experience different workplace technologies. Working in two-person teams, students rotate through a series of self-contained instructional modules. In each module, the students apply communication skills, explore operating principles, mathematical and scientific concepts, and the university systems concept as related to the selected technology. The students also identify applications of that technology in the five occupational career clusters.

Goals of the Course: The technology discovery instructors recognize that the world is an ever-changing place. Our goal is to promote a vibrant educational community committed to preparing the youth of this district to compete in the global job market. We are committed to educating children with the knowledge that will equip them with the skills for college and global workplace success by offering rigorous and challenging learning opportunities.

Teaching Formats: Technology Discovery instructors utilize a variety of strategies, learning activities, and resources to achieve the educational goals of the curriculum. These include but are not limited to lecture, discussion, independent reading, Internet research, hands-on projects, team building opportunities, presentations by guest speakers, worksite exploration, field trips, job shadowing, service learning projects, career investigations, and formulation of computer generated documents.

Each student is expected to contribute to the development/enhancement of projects by offering suggestions for learning activities and describing which methods would help them learn and retain information best.

Textbooks & Supplies: The textbooks used for the course are Technology Interactions, Advanced Microsoft Office 2007, Century 21 Computer Applications, and other references related to areas of study. All textbooks will be supplied by instructors and will not be assigned to any specific students. Therefore, students are not allowed to take books away from the classroom. The materials needed each day in order to promote success in Technology Discovery are writing utensils (pens and/or pencils), paper, a large 3-ring binder, section dividers with tabs, coloring pencils or markers, and glue.

Major Projects: Each year students are expected to complete a number of projects which are designed to promote problem solving and critical thinking skills, build team relationships, teach effective use of modern technological devices and increase knowledge of how technology improves our daily lives. Students will use a variety of technology resources as learning tools and effectively utilize software to create advanced office documents.
·         Major projects include: Creating a mock business (business/entrepreneurship); building a model six cylinder engine or using a computer program to design an automobile (transportation); designing and building a model bridge (structural engineering); building and programming a robotic arm (robotics); mixing, burning and marketing a music CD (communication); investigating and solving a murder mystery (forensics); planting and growing seedlings in soil and soil less environment (agriculture); mastering digital video photography (audio, video, and multimedia); building a model airplane or rocket (aerospace); creating newsletters, reports, PowerPoint presentations (desktop publishing); investigating electricity (electrical); constructing a model of the human heart and implanting a model pacemaker or designing a cochlear implant (medical); effectively using animation software (computer animation); and researching the Internet to complete reports and sending emails with attachments (email and Internet research).
·         Minor assignments include: Mastery of related vocabulary and concepts, weekly quizzes, career investigations, group participation, enrichment activities, and homework assignments.
·         Other assignments: Include major exams and unit tests.

Grading Criteria: All major assignments and unit tests hold a grade weight of 50%, minor assignments and homework assignments 25%, and nine-week exams 25%.

Attendance and make-up policy: Students are expected to attend class daily and be in class when the tardy bell rings, prepared for class. In the event that a student has to be absent from class, the student is expected to provide a reasonable explanation and excuse for being absent. Student should attend remediation on Tuesday afternoons to make-up missing assignments and/or receive individualized instruction of skills.

Strategies for success in the class: Technology Discovery is regarded as a course that is designed to build strong work ethic and character, promote self-esteem and a sense of identity, and encourage teamwork and independence. If a student plans to succeed in the course, he or she will attend class daily and bring all necessary supplies. He or she will participate in class, remain on task and work cooperatively with other team members to complete projects and turn in all individual assignments and homework as scheduled. If additional time is needed to complete assignments, the student should discuss this matter with the teacher and/or remain after school for remediation to make-up any missing assignments.

Each Student Must Understand That He Or She Is The Single Most Driving Force Behind Success In The Course And Success In Life.

Cheating and Plagiarism: Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated. If cheating or plagiarism is suspected and proven, the student will be given an F on the assignment and a parent conference will be scheduled to discuss the matter.

Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated. If cheating or plagiarism is suspected and proven, the student will be given an F on the assignment and a parent conference will be scheduled to discuss the matter.