Projects in Technology

During the course of the school year, we will be exploring a variety of technologies and programs. I try to select software that is the “industry standard” or uses the same types of tools and/or techniques. I also attempt to target different areas of interest (Office applications, graphics, 3D, video editing, etc…) We will also be performing several STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) units.

Some of the concepts we will be covering this year include:

· Computer Hardware and Maintenance

· Keyboarding

· Internet Search Strategies

· Email using Google Mail (Gmail)

· Blogging using Blogger

· Using Google Docs

· Word Processing using Microsoft Word

· Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel

· Presentations Using Microsoft PowerPoint

· Brochures Using Microsoft Publisher

· Paint.Net for editing/retouching photos

· Paint.net for production pieces (i.e. magazine covers, movie posters, etc.)

· 3D Home Design using Sweet Home 3D

· Video Editing using Windows Movie Maker

· Bride Design using West Point Bridge Builder

We will also be performing several STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) units.

· Structures - Marble Maze

· Balsa Bride/Tower Design

· Magnetic Levitation

· Flight – Water Rockets

During the course of the year, we will also be building an online portfolio by uploading our finished projects to a Blogger page. The portfolios will include a finished copy of the project and a description of the tools and techniques used to create that project. I am always open to suggestions for improving my classes. If you have ideas for software that should explore, projects we should try, or even suggestions for guest speakers, please feel free to let me know. This is a rigorous class requiring a lot of motivation, but it can also be very exciting!

Please check out our class web page (mrbucci.blogspot.com) for updates, contact information, and more.
** This site is still partially under construction **

Thank you!

Frank Bucci

Technology Teacher - Peekskill Middle School

Peekskill City School District