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Technology at Shoreham-Wading River

A rectangular logo with "SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER" in gold letters at the top and "STEM DEPARTMENT" in gold letters at the bottom on a blue background. The center contains four colored squares: a blue square with a white lightning bolt labeled "Science", an orange square with white WiFi symbol labeled "Technology", an orange square with a white wrench labeled "Engineering", and an orange square with white mathematical symbols (plus, minus, percent, multiplication) labeled "Math". Blue paw print icons appear on either side of the bottom text.

Technology

Our technology program is hands-on and learner centered, incorporating engineering design and problem solving activities. Our goal is to prepare students for both higher education and career opportunities in technology fields while developing well-rounded, technically proficient students ready for the evolving demands of the 21st-century workforce. We incorporate…

  1. Project-based learning with an engineering focus, emphasizing engineering principles across all courses, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
  2. Career exploration, including guest lectures from technology professionals, field trips, and career investigations to explore various technology and engineering paths.
  3. State-of-the-Art equipment, such as 3D printers, laser engravers, drone technology, and computer-aided design software.

Dr. Joesph Paolicelli

Dr. Joseph Paolicelli

Director of STEM

(631) 821-8202

Technology Curriculum

  • Our K-5 Technology program is supported through our Library Makerspace sessions designed to inspire creative and critical thinking while building essential problem-solving skills. Students engage with hands-on activities including programming Sphero robot Indi cars and Ozobots, designing and creating projects through 3D printing, and tackling collaborative challenges with Breakout EDU boxes. The program emphasizes communication and collaboration as students work together on varied crafting and problem-solving activities that complement their classroom learning.

    • Technology 7
    • Technology 8
    • Family & Consumer science
    • World of Technology
    • Computer Graphics
    • Architecture
    • Modern electricity
    • Design and Drawing for Production

    *Course descriptions can be found in the SWR Course Book*

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