Wayzata Community Ed

Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (an online web app) and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. We will be designing a droid. The 3D model will be printed and mailed home. TinkerCAD required (login information provided during class) Tech Academy's virtual classes feature engaging interactive instruction in a collaborative learning environment. For each session, students will also be given access to our online classroom, which will feature recordings of the lessons and a curriculum guide with all the steps covered in class, along with instructions for project extensions. To protect students’ privacy, we do not share videos of the actual classes, but we will have follow-along recordings reviewing the instructions and activities done in class. Home Technical Requirements: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) ●Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work. ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.

Don't just PLAY games. CREATE them! All new games and characters! Create and learn to modify our arcade-style games using Scratch©. Scratch© is a programming language developed by MIT. Basic computer skills needed (basic keyboarding and using a mouse). Scratch© and Scratch© account needed - Instructions will be emailed. Tech Academy's virtual classes feature engaging interactive instruction in a collaborative learning environment. For each session, students will also be given access to our online classroom, which will feature recordings of the lessons and a curriculum guide with all the steps covered in class, along with instructions for project extensions. To protect students’ privacy, we do not share videos of the actual classes, but we will have follow-along recordings reviewing the instructions and activities done in class. Home Technical Requirements: ●Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work. ●Internet: Broadband internet ●Webcam ●Microphone and Speakers ●Zoom Installed on Computer Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.