The term “technological literacy” refers to one's ability to use, manage, evaluate, and understand technology and engineering. In order to be a technologically literate citizen, a person should understand what technology is, how it works, how it shapes society and in turn how society shapes it. This course focuses on the three dimensions of technological literacy—knowledge, ways of thinking and acting, and capabilities—with the goal of students developing the characteristics of technologically literate citizens. It employs teaching/learning strategies that enable students to explore and deepen their understanding of "big ideas" regarding technology and makes use of a variety of assessment instruments to reveal the extent of understanding.

. In this course, students program using the Snap programming language, learn some of the most powerful ideas of computer science, demonstrate creativity, and discuss the social implications of computing, thinking deeply about how they can be personally active in promoting and reducing the possible harms.

The course is organized using the College Board AP Computer Science Big Ideas and Computational Thinking Practices. It was s developed to introduce students to fundamental computer science principles as well as prepare students to take the AP CSP Exam.

To encourage more students to work toward a selected industry credential while in high school, the Engineering byDesign™ Industry Certification Pathway was developed by ITEEA’s STEM Center for Teaching and Learning. By following the suggested pathway delineated in this document, educators can prepare students for a successful attempt at an industry certification through Onshape for the Associates Certification Exam.

This course can be utilized in any classroom to strengthen Onshape currently being taught in classes or serve as a course to be taught in its entirety as a standard Computer Aided Design course.

In Technological Design, engineering scope, content, and professional practices are presented through practical applications.

Students in engineering teams apply STEM concepts and skills to solve engineering design problems and innovate designs.

Students research, develop, test, and analyze engineering designs using criteria such as design effectiveness, public safety, human factors, and ethics

Advanced Design Applications focuses on the three dimensions of technological literacy ”knowledge, ways of thinking and acting, and capabilities” with the goal of students developing the characteristics of technologically literate citizens.

It employs teaching/learning strategies that enable students to explore and deepen their understanding of "big ideas" regarding technology and makes use of a variety of assessment instruments to reveal the extent of understanding.

This Capstone course focuses on how engineers apply their creativity, resourcefulness, mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge and skills in the creation or refinement of technological products/systems.

A key approach will be the employment of a sophisticated, sequential, and iterative design and development process to solve authentic engineering tasks/problems.

In the Advanced Technological Applications course, students study five components of the Designed World.

Engineering Design Graphics and Spatial Skills

Cybersecurity

Biotechnology

Information Technology

Robotics

The video game industry is a multi-billion dollar industry with 58% of Americans playing video games (2013).

The industry is one of the fastest growing markets as developers continue to create new and innovative products for unique entertainment experiences. This growth continues to provide a vital source of employment across the U.S. (ESA Entertainment Software Association).

Game Art and Design (GAD) introduces students to the basic skills necessary to enter this growing industry. Game design refers to planning, designing, creating, and testing all types of games.

Game designers will often work closely with other members of a team to create games for computers, video game consoles, phone apps, or the latest board game.