DSA@Greendale Secondary School

Design, Technology & Engineering (DTE)

Introduction

Students accepted under the DSA-DTE programme can look forward to exciting programmes and activities that will enhance their skills and competencies in coding, robotics, and technology. There will also be opportunities to partner and collaborate with institutions of higher learning and industries. Students will receive a well-rounded, holistic, and enriching experience.

Below are some of the key programmes and leadership development opportunities that successful DSA-DTE students can look forward to:

Highlights - Robotics Club

Students accepted under DSA-DTE will be directly allocated to the Robotics Club as their Co-Curricular Activity (CCA). This CCA offers many opportunities for students to participate in various competitions, such as the IDE Series (Arduino Maker category), DSTA-DSO-VJC Robotics Challenge, and Drones Odyssey. Through these competitions and the CCA, students will develop their creativity, inventive thinking, design thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Students will also be trained in:

• 3D printing

• Designing with CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks)

• Electronics

These skills will be applied in their projects and competitions. Additionally, students will have the chance to take on leadership roles in the Robotics CCA as Executive Committee (EXCO) members or CCA leaders starting from Secondary 3. They will be given the opportunity to attend the Aspiring Leaders’ Training in Secondary 2 and, if selected, the Inspiring Leaders’ Training in Secondary 3.

Highlights - SIT AI Workshop and 3D Printing Workshop

Students will have the opportunity to participate in various workshops organized by the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).

For the AI Workshop, students will:

• Explore the fundamentals of AI through interactive discussions

• Learn to use tools like ChatGPT and Teachable Machine

• Deepen their understanding of responsible AI use

Highlights - STEM Exposure & Industrial Visits

Students will be exposed to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and will have the chance to go on industrial visits. Some of the possible programmes include:

Learning Journey to Weston Robot

Students will be introduced to the field of robotics through hands-on experiences with modular robots, robot dogs, exoskeletons, delivery robots, and more. This journey will provide students with an excellent platform to see how robotics is applied in industries and real-world scenarios.

Google Office Visit

Students will have the opportunity to visit the exciting and impressive Google office. They will also attend a sharing conducted by Googlers, which aims to inspire them in the field of STEM.Highlights - Overseas STEM Trip

Students will also be given the opportunity for overseas STEM trips which aim to:

• expose them to STEM education and development in other countries,

• deepen their 21st Century Competencies of global awareness and cross-cultural skills and sensitivities,

• to help students realise how countries are utilizing technologies as a competitive advantage to improve life and economy

• to create awareness of foreign cultures and the interconnected world

Highlights - Competitions

In addition to the competitions held by the Robotics Club, students will have the opportunity to participate in other national competitions, such as the Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition organized by the Defence Science Organisation. Students will design and build small unpowered, bungee-launched gliders to achieve the farthest and most precise flight, demonstrating their creativity and innovation.

Highlights - SIT Community Challenge

The SIT Community Challenge, a signature programme for the Secondary 2 cohort, focuses on using Design Thinking to solve community problems. Through their Design & Technology lessons, students will apply Design Thinking to identify problems and propose solutions while developing their creativity and collaboration skills.

Finalists will attend workshops conducted by SIT and its partners to prepare for the competition. They will represent the school in the SIT Community Challenge Finals, where they will present their ideas to judges from community partners such as the Land Transport Authority, ST Microelectronics, James Dyson Foundation, and SIT. The finals are open to the public, offering students a platform to enhance their presentation and communication skills.

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