By Sherry Missler
Times Bulletin Staff Writer
smissler@timesbulletin.com
VAN
WERT — The Van Wert City Schools Board of Education approved a number
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Van Wert Middle Schoolâs Gateway to Technology receives grant
Information submitted Shown are students using the new equipment during class. (Photos submitted) • • •
VAN
WERT The Gateway to Technology class at Van Wert Middle School
recently received a $3,000 grant from the Van Wert County Foundation’s
Flickinger Memorial Trust. The money was used to upgrade the robotics
equipment eighth grade students use in the automation and robotics unit
where students build, program, and problem solve using robots. The
automation and robotics unit is part of Van Wert Middle School’s Project
Lead the Way (PLTW) program.
Gateway to Technology (GTT) is an
Staff and submitted information
The Gateway to Technology class at Van Wert Middle School recently received a $3,000 grant from the Van Wert County Foundation’s Flickinger Memorial Trust. The money was used to upgrade the robotics equipment eighth grade students use in the automation and robotics unit, where students build, program, and problem solve using robots. The automation and robotics unit is part of Van Wert Middle School’s Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program.
Gateway to Technology teacher Zane McElroy (standing) assists two VWMS students with a project.
photo provided
Gateway to Technology (GTT) is an exploratory class offered to students in grades 6-8. GTT is a curriculum within PLTW designed to teach students problem-solving strategies, critical thinking skills, communication, collaboration, and perseverance through hands-on learning. It allows students to be successful in the classroom by providing lessons that focus on today’s real-world challenges.