Andover High Schools new Innovation Lab provides a unique
opportunity for students who wish to develop their own independent technology
driven project. This program was proposed in 2012 and rolled out in the 2013-2014 school year.
Students have the opportunity to come to the Innovation Lab
and create a proposal for a self-driven project. These projects allow students
to explore advanced technology by creating personalized learning experiences in
subjects such as mobile application programming, web development and game
design & development.
The students participating in the Innovation Lab also serve
as the first line of support for the student run help desk. Students can expand
knowledge in the areas of networking, hardware and also troubleshooting
technical issues.
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Developing A Mobile Application or Web Based
Application
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Creating A Website Or Blog For A Business or
Personal Interest
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Developing A Game or Multimedia Project
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Developing A Network Design Plan
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Building Computers or Studying Hardware
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Learning More About Social Media &
Professional Networking
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Using Lab Time To Work On The Technology
Centered Components of Another School Project
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Intern/Externship Opportunities with Technology
Industry
Grading:
Participation
50% – Daily work, G-Doc journal, feedback
Content 50%
– What you produce – blog, tutorials, app, videos, podcasts
