Preface

During the1999-2000 school year, the Mesa Public Schools Creative Arts Department developed a mobile classroom called ÒThe TechnitoriumÓ. The trailer, equipped with Apple computers and technology, is transported to the elementary schools with the support of BashaÕs supermarket. During its two-week stay, students learn concepts of color, space, depth perception and elements of art. Applications of software tools and techniques are taught so students will be able to have a color print of their cyberhologram when they have finished the program. A cyberhologram is an image that looks three dimensional when viewed with special Chromatech 3-d glasses.

 

Its original purpose was to provide a unique learning experience for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students that integrated Art, Science and Technology.  However, with the development of State Standards, the Technitorium has evolved into an interdisciplinary program. Not only does the program support Art, Science, and Technology Standards, it also provides opportunities for classroom teachers to use the Technitorium experience to help meet Science, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts Standards.

 

Vision Statement

The Technitorium staff will work with classroom teachers to create a meaningful learning experience for their students.

 

Every student who attends the Technitorium will have a meaningful and creative learning experience using computer software tools and techniques with the aid of a highly qualified staff. Every student will

 

Every classroom teacher who attends the Technitorium with their students will be aware of how the Technitorium experience relates to the Science, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts Standards.

 

 

Mission Statement

The Technitorium staff will provide comprehensible instruction on the use of computer technology and the creation of a cyberhologram. The Technitorium staff will provide ways for classroom teachers to integrate the Technitorium experience into their curriculum.

 

Every student who attends the Technitorium will gain understanding for the importance of computer technology. Every student will work with a partner to create a three-dimensional cyberhologram by applying visual art elements and using computer software tools and techniques.

 

Every classroom teacher who attends the Technitorium with their students will integrate the Technitorium experience into their Science, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts curriculum.

Classroom teachers will provide opportunity for students to communicate orally or in writing their Technitorium experience

 

 

Visit 1 Objectives

  1. Learn how to make a cyberhologram using computer technology.
  2. Use problem-solving skills to select images.
  3. Use communication skills as both students practice using the computer software tools and techniques need to create the cyberhologram in visit 2

 

 

Visit 2 Objectives

  1. Create a three-dimensional cyberhologram using computer technology as a medium
  2. Apply the art elements to create the illusion of depth and space.
  3. Use problem-solving skills to transform images.
  4. Use communication skills to share ideas with a partner as you both create the cyberhologram