Real World Design Challenge
Students will utilize professional engineering software to develop their solutions and will also generate presentations that convincingly demonstrate the value of their solutions. The RWDC provides students with opportunities to apply the lessons of the classroom to the technical problems that are being faced in the workplace.
Keeping it REAL with the RWDC
* REAL PROBLEMS – Provides a practical application of classroom curriculum
* REAL TOOLS – Inspires students by showing them what is at their fingertips
* REAL ROLES – Requires teamwork, leaderships and problem solving skills
* REAL DESIGNS - Fosters creativity, critical thinking, and innovation
* REAL CONTRIBUTIONS – Students can make a difference
The Governor’s Cup State Level Challenge will be issued to participating teams on September 14, 2009 and the submission deadline will be January 15, 2010. Students will be competing against other teams within their state. The winning team from each of these states will receive an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate at the National Event March 26-29, 2010.
* For free online training simply visit http://www.ptcacademy.com/ and get started right away. Teachers and Coaches need to do at least one training (either in-person or online) to participate.
* Great Partner list of similar resources: http://www.realworlddesignchallenge.org/partners.html
