DP design technology aims to develop internationally-minded people whose enhanced understanding of design and the technological world can facilitate our shared guardianship of the planet and create a better world.

It focuses on analysis, design development, synthesis and evaluation. The creative tension between theory and practice characterizes design technology within the DP sciences subject group.

Inquiry and problem-solving are at the heart of the subject. DP design technology requires using the DP design cycle as a tool, which provides the methodology used to structure the inquiry and analysis of problems, develop feasible solutions, and test and evaluate the solution. In Diploma Programme design technology, a solution can be defined as a model, prototype, product or system that students have developed independently.

DP design technology achieves a high level of design literacy by enabling students to develop critical thinking and design skills, which they can apply practically. While designing may take various forms, it will involve the selective application of knowledge within an ethical framework.

UISG’s well-planned design programme enables students to develop practical skills and strategies for creative and critical thinking.

In the MYP, students have learned how to properly use various tools such as laser cutters, 3D printers, AI, robotics, Cricut machines, and other hands-on technology. When students enter the DP, they can take those prior design skills and add additional human ergonomic aspects, giving more purpose to their designs.

The UISG Robotics Program adds value to the Programme of Inquiry with curriculum plans from various programs that support our PYP educational values.

The Early Years will be starting Matatalabs TaleBot Pro this year. This will introduce students to computational learning without using a screen. Learning by doing is made fun & engaging as learners enjoy interacting with the cute-looking cartoonish bot whose most attractive feature is its innocent googly eyes. UISG Early Years teachers incorporate basic concepts like; sequencing, conditioning, and debugging into their units by making use of the Tale-Bot as a teaching aid. It can dance, it can draw, and even tell stories. This combines the excitement of art and gamification experiences to track coding & debugging as the students learn. Some additional benefits are:

• • Coding fosters creativity
  • It forms the foundation for Math activities
  • Children become confident problem solvers
  • Coding improves storytelling skills
  • It builds computer literacy

Lower Primary Robotics room combines Wonder Robotics with Dash, Dot, and LEGO Robotics. Wonder Robotics, focusing on the K-5 interdisciplinary robotics program, is also housed in this space. Students can interact with Dash and Dot Robots to learn and experience computational learning. Wonder Robotics teaches students coding while enabling them to learn through tangible experiences. The Robotics program spans all interdisciplinary learning, and Wonder Robotics will teach students how to move forward by reinforcing the IB PYP design thinking principles. This play-based learning programming approach is integrated into various Units of Inquiry.