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Engineering and Gaming Curriculum Overview at East River High School

East River High School, led by experienced educators Paul J. Ackerman and Annette Love, offers an innovative engineering and gaming curriculum designed to prepare students for the global economy. Courses include Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Gaming Foundations I, and Gaming Simulation II. The program emphasizes practical applications, including guest speakers from various engineering fields, and promotes student engagement through project-based learning and capstone projects. We are also seeking ideas for grant proposals and field trip destinations.

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Engineering and Gaming Curriculum Overview at East River High School

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  1. Falcon Engineering East River High School

  2. Introduction • Paul J. Ackerman • BS Education: University of Florida • MA Ed Technology: University of Central Florida • 28 years teaching experience • Annette Love • BA Communications: Loyola Marymount Univ • MBA: Pepperdine University • 5 years teaching experience

  3. Course Offerings • Project Lead the Way Curriculum Motto: “Preparing Students for the Global Economy.” • Introduction to Engineering Design • (Mechanical Engineering) (features Autodesk Inventor) • Principles of Engineering • (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering) • Aerospace Engineering • Implementation 2014-15 school year. • Capstone Class (project based finale for 2015-16)

  4. Course Offerings • Gaming Foundations I • Provides fundamentals of computer programming as it relates to 2D game development • Gaming Simulation II • More video game development for both 2D and 3D applications

  5. What we need! • Guest speakers! • Topics could include any of the following • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • “A day in the life…” • Game development • Computer Simulation • Engineering as a career

  6. What we need! • Ideas for grant proposals and who offers STEM related grants. • Small group field trip destinations. • Summer intern-like jobs for aspiring engineers and high achievers.

  7. Contact Names/Numbers • Paul J. Ackerman • paul.ackerman@ocps.net • 407-956-8550 x 6332588 • Annette Love • annette.love@ocps.net • 407-956-8550 x 6332174

  8. More Contact Information • Principal Eric Lundman • eric.lundman@ocps.net • 407-956-8550 x 6332222 • School Address 654 Columbia School Road Orlando, FL 32833

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