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North Tonawanda High School AOIT: Empowering Future Innovators in Technology

Develop essential computing skills and unleash creativity at North Tonawanda High School's Academy of Information Technology. Prepare for a successful career in STEM with courses in coding, animation, game design, and more. Join us to become a tech innovator!

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North Tonawanda High School AOIT: Empowering Future Innovators in Technology

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  1. North Tonawanda High School AOIT Director – Ms. Sattelberg Academy ofinformation technology

  2. Did you know… • 71% of all new jobs in STEM are in computing. • There will be over 1 million computing job openings in the U.S. by 2022. • There is an annual shortage of over 100,000 skilled computer specialists this year – over 39,000 of which are in New York State. • These jobs are in every industry and every state. • Computing skills and knowing how to code is a game changer for students. • The AOIT offers STEM and STEAM learning experiences. • Our students need to go beyond being consumers of technology and become innovators of technology. Data Sources: Code.org Infographic Source Data www.bls.gov

  3. ThetechnicalSide of Computing Those who design and maintain the technology that every industry relies on.

  4. Coding is an essential skill in the 21st century workplace.

  5. ThetechnicalSide of Computing Computer programmer Cyber security Computer repair Game design Robotics Cellular Government Software Development Software Engineering Hardware Engineering Database Administration App Development Network Administration Web Development Computer Systems Analyst

  6. TheCreativeSide of Computing Those who use technology to create products and services.

  7. Creativity + problem solving = INNOVATION

  8. TheCreative Side of Computing Game Design Animation Graphic Design Film Media/Production Web Design Marketing Publication Design Broadcast Apparel Design Fashion Design Advertisement Design Social Media Music Production Concert/Theater Tech

  9. Aoit courses. Academy courses include a blend of Art, technology, English, business and computing. • Students typically have room in their schedules to take music, foreign language, and AP courses.

  10. Aoit courses. • Grade 11 • Animation and Game Design (business) • CEIP (business) • Computer Applications (business) • Grade 12 • Web Design (business) • AOIT Elective • Grade 9 • Principles of Information Technology (business) • Computer Systems (technology) • Grade 10 • Digital Media (art) • Intro. To Programming (business)

  11. Aoit Electives. • Digital Media Technology and Production • Web Design and Multimedia • Hospitality/Sports Marketing • Advanced Computer Science • AP Computer Science • Computer Networking • Animation and Game Design • Graphic Design • Many opportunities to get involved… • Tech Club • Science Olympiad • DECA • FBLA • Yearbook • Musical (tech support) • Competitive Events • Community Service

  12. Projects, Fields trips And Student experiences

  13. Student Logo Design Project

  14. Student Work

  15. Game Design

  16. Animation Workshop at villa Maria College

  17. CS4HS Student Showcase and Competition

  18. CS4HS Student Showcase and Competition

  19. CS4HS Student Showcase and Competition

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