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Knowledge Pillars:
WordPress Certified Editor
HTML/CSS Coding Specialist
Certiport:
Information Technology Specialist (ITS) - HTML and CSS
Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Cybersecurity
Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Artificial Intelligence
We offer an amazing selection of technology options at Westwood Middle School. We are constantly striving to add more amazing opportunities for our students.
Click on the list below to see some of what we offer or just browse the page!
Currently Available Programs
Currently Available Programs
I have ranked the programs with my personal opinions. I am not trying to encourage or discourage you with these rankings. I'm simply trying to make sure you know what you are getting yourself into!
Sankey's Rankings
Sankey's Rankings
I ranked these programs based on two metrics:
Content: Does the unit have important information in it? Is it relevant? Does it have stuff that is good for kids to know?
Delivery: It's not just important to take the unit with the best information; you need a good teacher too. Is the unit good at teaching what it is trying to teach? Does the instruction make sense? Is it easy for the kids to complete the assignments asynchronously?
VEX Robotics
VEX Robotics
Content: 10/10 Delivery 10/10
The VEX IQ Challenge and VEX Robotics Competition give students a unique opportunity to explore engineering in a collaborative environment!
VEX IQ - A low barrier to entry. VEX IQ is a no-tools system that allows students to prototype ideas quickly - as fast as they can snap them together. Students of all interest levels quickly become wrapped up in the latest challenge. The VEX IQ system was designed with young engineers in mind. They can go from nothing to driving a robot in less than an hour.
Rapid prototyping and sharing of ideas. The best ideas are often copied and improved. The diversity of designs within the classroom and around the world continues to encourage students to revamp and rebuild their designs.
Competitions. Students can compete throughout the year with their creations. We host competitions here at Westwood, followed by state, and world championships.
Job skills for the future. The VEX IQ Challenge and VRC are team-based, and students work in groups to complete a robot for the yearly challenge. Collaboration, documentation, and time management are essential to making sure their projects are successful... And done on time!
The Starter "Claw Bot"
Students then build their own designs!
VEX VR
VEX VR
Content: 7/10 Delivery 7/10
Learn Computer Science from Anywhere
VEXcode VR Computer Science Level 1 - Blocks is an introductory course where students use VEXcode VR to learn and practice computational thinking and coding.
Each lesson within a single Unit provides a scaffolded approach to the CS concept, leading students to complete independent challenges to apply what they have learned.
Using the VEXcode block-based coding system, students are able to get started instantly with their coding journey.
The VR - Virtual Robot!
ICT - Communications Essentials
ICT - Communications Essentials
Content: 10/10 Delivery 10/10
The ICT Communications Essentials certification measures knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of basic network functions and Internet connections, Web search strategies, online safety and privacy, Web site content and email communication.
ICT – Web Design Essentials
ICT – Web Design Essentials
Content: 8/10 Delivery 6/10
The ICT – Web Design Essentials certification measures knowledge and skills in the basics of designing and creating basic Web sites, including Web page elements, page layout, use of color, graphical user interface (GUI) tools, integration of multimedia, HTML coding, navigation and site publishing.
ICT – Programming & Logic Essentials
ICT – Programming & Logic Essentials
Content: 9/10 Delivery 8/10
The ICT – Programming & Logic Essentials certification measures knowledge and skills in the basics of programming languages, including Boolean concepts, truth tables, logic, program structure, pseudo-code, iterative statements and syntax rules.
ICT – Gaming Essentials
ICT – Gaming Essentials
Content: 9/10 Delivery 7/10
The ICT – Gaming Essentials certification measures knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of interactive computer game creation, including design process, criteria and constraint identification, content research, storyboard creation, program flow modeling, program code creation, and result evaluation and modification practices.
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