DESIGNING SUCCESS IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Michael Santucci Matthew

DESIGNING SUCCESS IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Michael Santucci Matthew Stiff

Why Design is Important? ? � � Design is the foundation for Invention/Creation. Design requires critical thinking skills, empathy, insight, and innovation. Design gives meaning and purpose to otherwise lifeless objects. Bloom ‘s Taxonomy Creation is the highest level of thinking!

Design in Tech Ed… � � � � Drafting and Design 3 D CADD Architectural Drafting Introduction to Technology Advanced Technology Manufacturing Communication Technology Student Association (club)

3 D CADD & Solid Modeling Chart Title Learning the Program Designing & Engineering

3 D CADD Designing with Autodesk Inventor Learning the Program Designing and Engineering

3 D Modeling With Inventor

Design Sets- Kitchenware Station for Salt and Pepper Shakers Napkin Holder Paper Towel Holder

Designing a 3 D Model

Kitchenware (cont’d) This student decided to design an allinclusive object, having all three included in one.

3 D Modeling (cont’d)

3 D Animation

3 D Animation (cont’d)

Architectural Design � Cross curricular based class that incorporates both math and reading. � Provides the students with a practical application of what they have learned or are learning in other subject areas. � Students apply prior knowledge along with new information to design and create floor plans for specific design criteria.

Home Floor Plan

Elevation Views

Virtual 3 D Model

Graphic Design � � Students create their own “company” Projects start with the students creating a Design Brief including all required items. The Design Briefs are then redistributed to different students. The objective of the project is to meet the requirements of the company’s owner.

Magazine Cover

Promotional Poster

T-Shirt Design Students Design and Create their own designs onto various forms of textiles Students also collaborate with Mr. Hassler’s Economics class in a cross curricular activity, marketing and selling class T-Shirts

Technology Student Association � � � TSA is an international club promoting knowledge and leadership in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math We are in our third year @ Highlands H. S. Compete in different areas of Technology against other high school students

New Equipment � Over the past several years, we have been lucky enough to have been awarded several grants which helped to pay for equipment which allow us to further advance student achievement. � Laptops/ Desktops � New CAD Software � New Furniture � Machines for the Production Lab � Equipment for a darkroom � Screen Printing Press � Robotics Kits (TSA) � Laser Engraver

THANK YOU! � To show our appreciation, we have prepared a special gift for the School District! � Plaques were designed and produced with the help of several students at Highlands High School. � Thank you for your continued support of the Technology Education Department!