Virtual Enterprise Systems Technologies A Project Based Technology Program For Middle School Students A Synopsis of Middle School V.E.S.T. V.E.S.T. Is a project-based technology program. Is a tour of a virtual enterprise through the Designing, Producing and Marketing stages of projects. Uses Active Learning vs. “Chalk Talk.” Teaches EMPLOYABLE SKILLS. Students learn: Teamwork skills in groups or 2 or companies of 4 Problem-solving techniques Effective communications Critical thinking, creativity and decision-making Integrate traditional subjects. OUTCOMES Designing, Producing and Marketing skills are the basis for all work in V.E.S.T. DESIGN: Ideas Packaging Instructions Prototypes Storyboards PRODUCE: Products Bill of Materials Packaging Instructions PodCasts MARKET: Proper Presentations Advertisements Print Audio Video GRADE 6, 7, 8 V.E.S.T. Grade 6 is the fundamental skill development year. They learn the technical skills and do 2 projects. In Grade 7 they develop these skills further and work on larger projects. Grade 8 is a culmination of their previous years with 1 large major project. Technical Skills (throughout the grades) Internet – Research Skills and safety iLife Suite iMovie, iTunes, iWeb, iPhoto and iDVD Microsoft Programs: Word Power Point and Excel Keynote and Pages Inspiration Comic Life GarageBand Google Sketch-Up Sound Studio Photoshop Elements Applied Electrical Control Mill CAM Designer CNC Mill Robotics (Pegasus Robot) Micrometers and Vernier THEIR FUTURE Students will progress into the Integrated Technology Concepts (I.T.C.) program for Grade 9, and then on to Integrated Systems Technologies (I.S.T.) in Grade 10 through Grade 12. These programs are intended to progress seamlessly while drawing on the students’ math and science skills as well as their creativity. Students will acquire skills that are necessary in today’s fast-paced, team oriented, technologically-advanced work place.
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