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MYP Design Technology
Julie Lemley
MYP Design Technology Teacher
Middle School ICT Coordinator
MYP Technology Requirements:
Credit Hours
Minimum 50 hours/year per subject for all students in Years 1 –5
** Due to some academic requirements, some students are not in a Design course, but will be exposed to Design Technology through
integration. **
Our Model for MYP Technology Instruction
Computer Technology
Food Technology
Materials
Systems
Grade 6:
Design Technology Course
Once per week (35 contact hours)
Integrated Projects with other MYP subjects in Grades 6 – 8
Grade 7 & 8:
Design Technology Course
Twice per week (over 50 contact hours)
Integrated Projects
Using the Design Cycle as an Approach to Learning
INVESTIGATE
DESIGN
PLAN
CREATE
EVALUATE
Example UNITS:Guided – How can I create a
fast solar powered car out of recycled materials?
Open– How can I organize myself better?
MYP (Design)Technology Vs. Technology (ICT)
Technology is an MYP subject Uses the design cycle as a model for
thinking Students are expected to solve problems Focus on the whole design process
rather than the product
ICT (Information Communication Technology) Integrated in all classes, including DT Teaching of skills such as: researching
(accessing information), word processing, creating presentations, video editing, etc.
• Please check your child’s blog regularly.
http://blog.canacad.ac.jp/wpmu/studentusername
• Tech Talks provided for all teachers, parents, and students in the Atrium • Monday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:00 pm • Tuesday mornings from 8:00 – 8:30 am.
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