High School Online Program of Studies
Technology and Innovation Department
PHILOSOPHY
Technology, in the broadest sense, is any modification of the natural or designed world to fulfill human needs or desires. Recognising that technology is such a crucial component of a modern global society, it is important that students develop an understanding of its range of features and applications, the design process used to develop new technological devices, the trade-offs that must be balanced in making decisions about the use of technology, and the way that technology shapes society and society shapes technology.
Design is a structured process involving investigation, creativity, modeling and evaluation (the design cycle). The purpose is to create products, systems and processes that address a specific need, identified during the investigation phase. This process is iterative and cyclical; it is at the core of students’ learning.
Technology and Innovation Courses Offered 2023-2024
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY IB SL I or HL I
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (New Course for 2023/24)
THE FUTURE OF FINANCE (New Course for 2023)
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 1 & 2 (Formerly Design Technology 1 & 2)
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 1 & 2 (Formerly Design Technology 1 & 2) |
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Course Description: |
The world needs innovative, courageous and empathetic designers to tackle the global problems of our modern age, this course will set you on a path towards becoming one of those change-makers. Engineering and Design is a sequence of courses in high school that introduce students to the fundamentals of designing with a focus on developing skills and aptitudes that are highly desirable in current and future workplaces. It is an engaging, hands-on course built around the concepts of Design Thinking and embracing the use of tools and technology to develop solutions to solve real-world problems. Through the courses, students will learn how to use tools, machines, software and hardware to design solutions for clients. Innovative designers and engineers challenge assumptions, redefine problems and create solutions which can be prototyped and tested. Through this course, students will develop future-oriented skills such as problem-framing and solving; empathy, creativity and imagination; collaboration and communication, and critical / flexible thinking. |
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Prerequisites: |
None |
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Credit: |
1.0 credit |
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Length of Course: |
1 year |
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Recommendations: |
Strongly recommended for all students interested in pursuing careers involving electronics, systems and control, computer science, product design, materials and engineering disciplines.
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Notes: |
This course is highly recommended for students interested in taking IB Design Technology SL and HL. This course is included in the Practical Arts Strand.
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