Valley Central Middle Valley Central Middle SchoolSchool

Technology DepartmentTechnology Department

2006-20072006-2007

(845)457-2400 ext. 6100(845)457-2400 ext. 6100

Our Purpose TodayOur Purpose Today

Who am IWho am I

Definition of TechnologyDefinition of Technology

Examine the need for a Technologically Examine the need for a Technologically literate studentliterate student

Examine the Module Technology Learning Examine the Module Technology Learning SystemSystem

Illustrate the role of problem solving and Illustrate the role of problem solving and designdesign

Mr. LongoMr. Longo

FamilyFamily

Ice HockeyIce Hockey

Rock CrawlingRock Crawling

QuadsQuads

Definitions of TechnologyDefinitions of Technology

TechnologyTechnology: : the modification of the the modification of the natural environment in order to satisfy natural environment in order to satisfy perceived human needs and wants.perceived human needs and wants.Technological LiteracyTechnological Literacy: : the ability to use, the ability to use, manage assess, and understand manage assess, and understand technology.technology.Technology EducationTechnology Education: : the study of the study of technology. Students learn to solve technology. Students learn to solve problems and extend human capabilitiesproblems and extend human capabilities

Technological LiteracyTechnological Literacy

We are all doing things We are all doing things we never imaginedwe never imagined

We are absolutely We are absolutely “hooked” on technology“hooked” on technology

EveryoneEveryone uses uses technologytechnology

FewFew people understand people understand technologytechnology

“Where does your water come from?”

Nature or Technology?Nature or Technology?

Is nature really Is nature really natural anymorenatural anymore

How many How many technologies are technologies are present in this photo?present in this photo?

This picture is from a random mountain pass in Colorado.

What skills do the TechnologicallyWhat skills do the TechnologicallyLiterate have?Literate have?

Evaluate InformationEvaluate InformationForm OpinionsForm OpinionsAssess technological value or the lack of itAssess technological value or the lack of itUnderstand how technology is createdUnderstand how technology is createdUnderstand how Technology shapes society and society Understand how Technology shapes society and society shapes Technologyshapes Technology

“Sometimes it is easier to spot the technologically illiterate.”

Module TechnologyModule Technology

Modules in Tech 1 Modules in Tech 1 and 2and 2ScheduleScheduleHow to pick a partnerHow to pick a partnerHow areas are How areas are assignedassignedNote taking, test, Note taking, test, homework, activities homework, activities (grading)(grading)Getting started……Getting started……

Tech Rooms 1 and 2Tech Rooms 1 and 2

Energy and PowerEnergy and PowerRoboticsRoboticsInformationInformationStructuresStructuresCAD/CAMCAD/CAMDigital MusicDigital MusicVirtual ArchitectureVirtual ArchitectureFlightFlightEcologyEcologyVideo ProductionVideo ProductionComputer GraphicsComputer GraphicsAudio CommunicationsAudio CommunicationsMaterialsMaterialsTransportationTransportation

ScheduleSchedule

Check the white Check the white board board 15 day rotations15 day rotationsWork in teams of 2Work in teams of 2Follow Directions!!Follow Directions!!Pre, Progress, and Pre, Progress, and Post TestPost TestCritical Writings (day Critical Writings (day 5 and 10)5 and 10)ActivitiesActivities

How do I pick a partner?How do I pick a partner?

The computer can pick The computer can pick for youfor you

You can pick a friendYou can pick a friend

You can pick a good You can pick a good worker and someone you worker and someone you can get along withcan get along with

DO NOT PICK DO NOT PICK SOMEONE WHO WILL SOMEONE WHO WILL NOT WORKNOT WORK

No leachesNo leaches

How are Areas Assigned?How are Areas Assigned?

First Rotation is a lotteryFirst Rotation is a lottery

Every rotation after is based on the highest averageEvery rotation after is based on the highest average

In case of a tie, the tie break is the highest activity gradeIn case of a tie, the tie break is the highest activity grade

If still tied its whoever pays me the most moneyIf still tied its whoever pays me the most money

GradingGrading

80% is activities80% is activities10% is Pre, Progress, 10% is Pre, Progress, and Post testand Post test10% is Critical Writings 10% is Critical Writings (essays)(essays)

Note taking can be done Note taking can be done in your tech binder OR in your tech binder OR your Electronic Daily your Electronic Daily JournalJournalTest are done on your Test are done on your computer with your computer with your partner (we take the partner (we take the highest grade)highest grade)Critical Writings are done Critical Writings are done individuallyindividuallyActivities for the most part Activities for the most part are done individually are done individually

Getting started in your area.Getting started in your area.

Log in to the computerLog in to the computerLog in to ADMNLog in to ADMNPassword for ADMNPassword for ADMNFollow the directions on the screenFollow the directions on the screenAnswer all questions, and do all activitiesAnswer all questions, and do all activitiesIf you have a question you have your call light on your computer and If you have a question you have your call light on your computer and in your areain your area

How do I save a file?How do I save a file?

Click Click filefileClick Click save assave asSelect the location: Select the location: class files folderclass files folderName your Name your file/projectfile/projectClick Click savesaveGo to your Go to your module mapmodule mapClick on your Click on your file lockerfile lockerClick Click browsebrowseFind your file in the Find your file in the class files folderclass files folderDouble click on your Double click on your filefileClick Click uploadupload

The EndThe End

Enjoy your yearEnjoy your year