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would like to welcome you to IST! 
I am very excited to be
your MYP Technology teacher and look forward to a successful
and fun year of learning together. I hope to challenge you to
perform to the best of your abilities and to help you become a
life-long learner.
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In IT-6, students
explore the use of the design cycle as a tool for finding
solutions to everyday problems. They start to use the
design cycle to develop their ideas, record their creative
work, and to achieve specific outcomes. At the same time,
students become familiar with hardware and software
applications and learn to use them
confidently.
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In IT-7, students use
the design cycle to develop their research skills and begin
to question the plausibility and quality of information.
They learn to think about what products are used for and
the needs of the people who use them. They draw on
knowledge and understanding from other areas of the
curriculum and use computers in a range of ways. Finally,
they learn how to amend their work and present it in a way
that suits its audience.
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In IT-8, students
become increasingly independent in the use of the design
cycle. They generate ideas and they recognize that their
designs have to meet a range of different needs. They
select appropriate tools, techniques and applications;
explaining their choices, and they are able to make
realistic plans to achieve their aims. Students, at this
stage become more focused, efficient and rigorous in
their use of software applications, allowing them to
carry out complex tasks.
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In IT-9, students are
introduced to robotics as part of the IT curriculum. They
explore the use of robots in everyday life and use the
design cycle to make models and drawings to test their
design ideas. They learn about sensors and how to create
sequences of instructions to control robots, and
understand the need to be precise when framing and
sequencing instructions. Students, also learn how to use
different media to present information in different forms
and the need for quality in their presentations.
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In IT-10, students
are encouraged to take part in informed discussions about
the social, economic and ethical issues raised by the use
of robots in our society. Also, students need to show a
deeper understanding about the impact of technology and
creations upon the environment and society. Students at
this stage are expected to have a clear understanding of
the use of the design cycle as a tool to find solutions
to problems and are asked to complete two projects for
moderation purposes.
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"Teachers must become comfortable as co-learners with their
students and with colleagues around the world. The digital-age
teaching professional must demonstrate a vision of technology
infusion and develop the technology skills of others. These are
the hallmarks of the new education leader."—Don Knezek, ISTE
CEO, 2008
Students participating in
the Robotics Club will learn the basics of Robotics and by
following the Design Cycle they will investigate, design and
build a NXT LEGO Robot that simulates a real-life application of
robotics use.
Welcome to Moodle Sand Box. A place to practice and share ideas
about how to use Moodle in the Classroom.
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