DESIGNING SUCCESS IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Michael SantucciMatthew 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 3D CADD Architectural Drafting Introduction to Technology Advanced Technology Manufacturing Communication Technology Technology Student Association

(club)

3D CADD & Solid Modeling

Old CAD Programs

Learning the ProgramDesigning & En-gineering

3D CADD

Designing with Autodesk Inventor

Learning the ProgramDesigning and En-gineering

3D Modeling With Inventor

Design Sets- Kitchenware

Napkin Holder

Station for Salt and Pepper

Shakers

Paper Towel Holder

Designing a 3D Model

Kitchenware (cont’d)

This student decided to design an all-inclusive object, having all three included in one.

3D Modeling (cont’d)

3D Animation

3D 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 3D 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!