I am pleased to announce the new course offerings in the Advanced Technology Academy: Digital Media and Mobile Application Development. In this website, I will highlight exemplary student projects and provide an overview of each course’s curriculum and learning objectives. I am confident these courses will prove valuable for students pursuing careers in the technology sector or furthering their education in computer science and related fields. I look forward to sharing updates throughout the year about the innovative work students produce in these classes. Please contact me if you would like more details about enrolling in the Advanced Technology Academy.
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Bringing Poe to Life: Students Dive Into Digital Animation
Recently, the Advanced Technologies Academy sophomores embarked on a fascinating project that combined literature and technology in a unique and engaging way. The “Animation Meets Literature” project was a journey where students selected impactful quotes from Edgar Allan Poe’s writings and brought them to life through digital animation. The enthusiasm in the classroom was awesome Read more
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Engaging Students in UI and UX Design
In today’s digital age, it’s crucial for students to develop skills in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design. To achieve this, the Advanced Technologies Academy junior class recently completed a project focused on engaging students through the practical application of Figma, a professional tool for designing and prototyping mobile apps. This hands-on approach Read more
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Bringing STEM Concepts to Life
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, engaging students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects is more important than ever. Understanding complex scientific concepts and processes can be challenging, but innovative projects can make these topics accessible and exciting for students. One such initiative that has captured the imagination of the Advanced Technologies Academy Read more
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Bridging History and Digital Media: A Thanksgiving Project Like No Other
I’m excited to share an innovative project that brought our American History and Digital Media classes together in a unique learning experience. Our students embarked on a collaborative journey to uncover the true story of Thanksgiving, challenging common myths and creating an engaging educational video and mobile app prototype that goes far beyond the traditional Read more
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The Video Poem Project: A Unique Collaboration
I’m always on the lookout for ways to push the boundaries of traditional learning and empower my students to express themselves in innovative, cross-disciplinary ways. That’s why I was thrilled to partner with Mrs. Pennell, English II teacher, on the Video Poem Project – a captivating project that fuses the art of prose poetry with Read more
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Careers Behind the Beats – A Virtual Tour of Amazon Music
I’m always on the lookout for innovative ways to engage my students and unlock their full potential. That’s why I was thrilled to discover the incredible STEM resources provided by the Amazon Future Engineer program. This transformative initiative empowers students to explore their artistic passions while developing in-demand tech skills. When I discovered this intersection Read more
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