Introduction to Applied Technology

What is Applied Technology Applied Technology is a course where you will use all sorts of technology in order to complete various activities Each station is called a MODULE. Each module is a station for a completely different activity and task related to technology

What modules will you have the chance to work on?

CO2 Raceway Create, design, and built your own race car

Automation & Robotics Learn to program a robot arm to move it

Fiber Optics & Lasers Do different experiments using fiber optics, lasers, CD players, & microphones

Flight Simulation Use a flight simulator and learn how to fly like a real pilot

Web Development Learn how to create a web page

Graphic Design Learn how to use canvas software to design your own T-shirt transfer

Radio Broadcasting Become a radio announcer – record commercials & news reports, add music

Video Production Use a video camera to create a commercial and talk show

Computer Problem Solving Play a variety of video games to learn how to solve problems

CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) Use the CAD program to create a floor plan just like engineers and contractors make when they’re designing a house or other products

Exploring Mechanisms Use a variety of gadgets to explore different uses of technology

Google Sketch Up Create your dream house with a 3D program

Picture Swap Splice two or more pictures into one The next few pages are examples of teacher and student picture swap projects