About+DT

=Welcome to the AIS/D Design Technology Wiki.=

The site supports the Design Technology curriculum at the American International School, Dhaka. Here you will find links to AIS/D DT course information, student materials and more.

Design Technology Courses

 * Design Technology - Resistant Materials MS Exploratory (Grade 8), Mr. Daniel Muller
 * Design Technology - Resistant Materials MS Elective (Grade 7 & 8), Mr. Daniel Muller
 * Design Technology - Resistant Materials (HS Elective), Mr. Daniel Muller
 * Design Technology - Textiles (HS Elective), Ms. Lisa Daniels

Faculty and Staff

 * ==Daniel Muller==
 * Lisa Daniels
 * Mr. Hashan

Why do we study Design Technology?

 * to learn how to become skillful problem solvers.
 * to learn to appreciate the role of technology in everyday life.
 * to be able to respond critically and resourcefully to real-life challenges.

How do we study Design Technology?
Design Technology is taught by applying the **Design Cycle** to solve real world problems using a hands on approach. In each Unit of work, students use the **design cycle** to **investigate** problems and **design**, **plan**, **create** and **evaluate** products/solutions that address those problems. A **product/solution** can be defined as a model, prototype, product or system that students have generated independently to solve a problem.

The Design Folder
The Design Folder is where evidence of the Design Cycle process is recorded. The evidence submitted in the design folder and the final product/ solution are evaluated against the rubric to assess student work.