IT Applications

The IT Applications class will focus on developing student creativity, design, inventive, and technical skills. Students will be provided authentic experiences and design challenges in which they will interact with the Design Thinking process. Through authentic experiences, students will individually and collaboratively learn to: Define, identify, communicate, and test a problem. Explore, empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test their innovative solutions. Determine the importance of perspective. Learn to be resilient learners. Utilize the design process to enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills. Enhance the development of modern technological skills. Students will be provided a multitude of interest-based experiences through programming, graphic design, leadership, robotics, woodworking, rocketry, flight, architecture, engineering, and a variety of other mediums.

Course Overview

In this class, you'll learn how to:

  • Identify and define problems
  • Brainstorm and develop solutions
  • Create prototypes
  • Test and refine your designs

Project Examples

Project example CO2 Car Project example Airplane Project example Rocket Project example Bridge Project example Other

FAQ

Q: Am I graded on how well I build/ solve a problem?

A: While there is a grade taken for how well you solve the problem and if it works. The impact this has on your overall grade in the class is minimal. That being said I will look for a clear plan and build up to your final design and how well you followed your plan. Aswell as did you make meaningfull improvements for prototype two.




Q: Do I have to use power tools in the class?

A: While there are many ways to make different projects in the class, and each project could be done with out the use of a power tool. You will learn how to safely use the bandsaw and drill press and I would encourage all to try.




Q: Will I need parent consent to use power tools in the classroom

A: Yes. You will need to pass a safety test and have parent consent to use powertools in IT Applications.