MYP Design Technology

Julie Lemley

jlemley@canacad.ac.jp

MYP Technology Requirements: Course 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 + Design Technology =

Combined Technology

At Canadian Academy: Hybrid Approach

Design Technology Course – (35 hours) in Once per week Grades 6 –8

Integrated Projects (minimum 15 hours)Integrated into other MYP subjects in Grades

6 – 8

MYP (Design)Technology Vs. Technology (ICT)

Technology is an MYP subjectUses the design cycle as a model for thinkingStudents are expected to solve problems Focus on the whole design process rather than the product

ICT (Information Communication Technology) integrated in all classesTeaching of skills such as: researching (accessing

information), word processing, creating presentations, video editing, etc.

Using the Design Cycle as an Approach to Learning

INVESTIGATE

DESIGN

PLAN

CREATE

EVALUATE

Example Problem:

Guided – How can I create a fast solar powered car out of recycled materials?

Open– How can I organize myself better?

MS DESIGN LAB

MYP Technology Assessment

Check your child’s blog – they all have one!Check my blog:

http://blog.canacad.ac.jp/wpmu/designtech/Look at picturesEngage your child in discussions