EAST

46001A/46001B East I--HBHS

10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit

Prerequisite: Approval by EAST Facilitator through an application process (including an attendance report, transcript and teacher recommendations).

A course designed for students to use state of the art computer technology to solve "real world" problems either independently or in teams. Students are engaged daily in a student-centered, project-based approach to problem solving. Students are expected to construct their own learning using resources traditionally found in the business environment such as user guides to software applications, software support services and peer-to-peer learning. Solutions to these real world problems may require student mastery in one or more of the following technology areas: computer-aided design, 3-d modeling, surveying and mapping (including working with global positioning systems), geographic information systems, programming, database applications, web page design, digital photo/video editing and virtual reality development.

56002A/56002B EAST II--HBHS

10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit

Prerequisite: EAST I and approval by EAST facilitator

A course designed to build on the students’ experiences in EAST I by providing opportunities for students to be engaged in project-based problem solving. EAST II students will be expected to engage EAST I students in philosophy and workings of the EAST Lab and instruct them on the hardware and software in the lab. EAST II students will be role models for new EAST I students and should act as such. EAST II students will be expected to be active participants in the creation and implementation of community service projects throughout the year.

56003A/56003B EAST III--HBHS

12 - 1 year, 1 credit

Prerequisite: EAST I and II and approval by EAST facilitator

EAST III is a continuation of coursework designed to build on the students’ experiences in previous EAST classes by providing opportunities for students to continue to be engaged in community service-learning project-based approach to problem solving. A "work like" environment is maintained with high expectations in the classroom in order that students will gain a better understanding of what will be expected of them in the business world. The focus in this course shifts to peer group leadership, lab maintenance and administration, and sophisticated service projects.

Updated 02/13/08