Hardware development allows learners to develop a deeper understanding of how the world around them works

As we usher further into the 21st century, it is increasingly apparent that devices and technology are going to be enmeshed into our everyday lives. Therefore, it is critical that the learner possess a foundational understanding of electronics, circuitry, and electrical engineering.

Mr. Davison's students have exposure to:

• Various development boards
  • Arduino Uno
  • micro:bit
  • littleBits
• Principles of electrical engineering as they pertain to robotics

3D Modeling promotes spatial reasoning

Students utilize 3D modeling to bring their dreams into fruition. 3D Modeling allows students to prototype their ideas in an immersive environment and gain a 3-Dimensional understanding of the object they're developing.

• Autodesk's Tinkercad
• Autodesk's Fusion 360
• Autodesk's 3DS

Mr. Davison's learners not only learn how to utilize 3D modeling software, they also learn 3D printing techniques. Learners gain an in-depth understanding of various 3D printing techniques, materials, and best practices.

Instructional Techniques are holistic in nature and call upon multiple areas of study

Mr. Davison's approach to teaching is to include various areas of study as a framework to pose a problem. Once students have a conceptual understanding of an underlying problem, then students utilize appropriate technologies to arrive at a solution.

The holistic approach intends to view knowledge as connected rather compartmentalized. Through holistic instruction, learners begin to understand that the knowledge they've acquired in one subject area can be transferred to another.

• Students develop permanent, transferable skills.
• Arts/Humanities/Languages are embraced rather than discarded.
• Resulting body of knowledge is connected in a meaningful way.