This matrix maps the progression of STEL (Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy) standards across grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12) for the smart servo assistive technology curriculum. It shows when specific standards are introduced, developed, mastered, and applied throughout the K-12 sequence.
Hover over any standard code for detailed information, including the standard's full description and its alignment with smart servo lessons.
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STEL 1J: Develop innovative products solving problems
Standard DescriptionDevelop innovative products and systems that solve problems based on individual or collective needs and wants.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects directly support this standard through designing assistive technology solutions for specific user needs. Students identify and address real-world accessibility challenges.
Key ConceptsProblem identification, user needs analysis, design iteration, innovative thinking
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STEL 1K: Compare science/engineering/math/tech contributions
Standard DescriptionCompare contributions of science, engineering, mathematics, and technology in technological systems.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects involve multiple disciplines, but explicit comparisons may need facilitation. The programming aspects address technology, mechanical design addresses engineering, and positioning calculations involve mathematics.
Key ConceptsInterdisciplinary connections, systems thinking, field contributions, STEM integration
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STEL 1L: Explain technology/engineering link to creativity
Standard DescriptionExplain how technology and engineering are creative processes that result in innovations.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo assistive technology projects require creative problem-solving during the design process. Students experience firsthand how creativity leads to technological innovations when addressing unique user needs.
Key ConceptsCreative process, innovation pathways, iterative design, divergent thinking
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STEL 1M: Apply creative problem-solving strategies
Standard DescriptionApply creative problem-solving strategies to improve existing devices or develop new approaches to solving problems.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentThe human-centered design process used with smart servo projects explicitly incorporates creative problem-solving through empathy, ideation, and iteration phases. Students apply these strategies when designing assistive technology solutions.
Key ConceptsProblem-solving methodologies, design thinking, creative solutions, iterative improvement
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STEL 1N: Explain how the world guides technological development
Standard DescriptionExplain how the world around us guides technological development and engineering design.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects connect to real-world needs, especially in assistive technology contexts. The curriculum naturally demonstrates how human needs drive technology development, though additional discussion may be needed to fully explore broader global influences.
Key ConceptsNeed-driven innovation, contextual design, environmental influences, social drivers
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STEL 1O: Assess scientific/mathematical/engineering knowledge
Standard DescriptionAssess how scientific knowledge, mathematical knowledge, and engineering knowledge contribute to the design of technological products and systems.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects integrate engineering principles (mechanical design), math concepts (angles, timing), and technology (programming). Students can assess these contributions, though explicit reflection activities may be needed for full standard alignment.
Key ConceptsInterdisciplinary integration, knowledge application, science-tech relationships, system thinking
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STEL 1Q: Conduct research for intentional inventions
Standard DescriptionConduct research to inform intentional inventions and innovations that address specific needs and wants.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentThe human-centered design process used with smart servo projects explicitly incorporates research through empathy interviews and user observation. Students address specific needs identified in the client matrix when designing assistive technology solutions.
Key ConceptsUser research, needs assessment, purposeful invention, problem identification
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STEL 1R: Develop plans incorporating multiple disciplines
Standard DescriptionDevelop plans that incorporate knowledge from multiple disciplines to design or improve a specific product or system.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentAdvanced smart servo projects require integration of programming (technology), mechanical design (engineering), user research (social science), and mathematics (measurement/timing). The multidisciplinary nature of these projects directly supports this standard.
Key ConceptsMultidisciplinary planning, integrated design, knowledge synthesis, systems approach
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STEL 2M: Systems - Inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback
Standard DescriptionDifferentiate between inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback in technological systems.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects explicitly illustrate all system components: input (buttons/switches), processes (code execution), outputs (servo movement/LED), and feedback loops (position sensing). Students directly manipulate these elements.
Key ConceptsSystems thinking, feedback loops, input/output relationships, process control
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STEL 2N: Systems thinking and environmental interaction
Standard DescriptionIllustrate systems thinking and how systems interact with environments.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects demonstrate technological systems in environmental contexts, particularly when designing assistive technology for specific user environments. However, teachers should emphasize the broader environmental interactions.
Key ConceptsEnvironmental context, system boundaries, interactions, adaptation
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STEL 2O: Open-loop systems
Standard DescriptionCreate an open-loop system requiring human intervention.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentBasic servo projects naturally implement open-loop systems where users provide input through switches or buttons. The toggle button and switch detector examples directly address this standard.
Key ConceptsManual control, human intervention, system operation, sequential processing
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STEL 2P: Closed-loop systems
Standard DescriptionCreate a closed-loop system requiring no human intervention.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentAdvanced servo projects can implement basic closed-loop systems with timed sequences and automated responses. The servo's position feedback can be used for self-correction in more advanced implementations.
Key ConceptsAutomation, feedback control, self-regulation, system autonomy
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STEL 2Q: Predicting future technologies
Standard DescriptionPredict outcomes of future products or systems.Alignment with Smart ServoNeeds SupplementationWhile Smart Servo projects introduce students to assistive technology, additional discussions and activities are needed to engage students in forecasting future technological developments and their potential impacts.
Key ConceptsTechnology forecasting, trend analysis, innovation impacts, future scenarios
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STEL 2R: Technology processes comparison
Standard DescriptionCompare how different technologies involve different processes.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart Servo projects involve multiple technical processes (programming, mechanical design, electrical systems) that can be compared. Explicit comparisons with other technologies should be facilitated by instructors.
Key ConceptsProcess analysis, technological comparison, manufacturing methods, design approaches
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STEL 2S: Design decision defense
Standard DescriptionDefend decisions related to design problems.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentThe human-centered design approach inherently requires students to justify their design decisions based on user needs, technical constraints, and performance criteria. Client interviews and design documentation directly support this standard.
Key ConceptsDecision justification, design rationale, evidence-based reasoning, technical communication
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STEL 2T: Conceptual, graphical, and physical modeling
Standard DescriptionDemonstrate conceptual, graphical, and physical modeling to identify conflicts and aid decisions.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart Servo projects incorporate all three modeling types: conceptual design through sketching, graphical through CAD (OnShape), and physical through prototyping. These models directly inform design decisions.
Key ConceptsMulti-modal modeling, design iteration, conflict resolution, decision support
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STEL 2U: Diagnosing system flaws
Standard DescriptionDiagnose flawed systems within larger systems.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentTesting and troubleshooting Smart Servo projects naturally involves diagnosing problems within interconnected systems. Advanced projects may involve identifying flaws in the servo subsystem within larger assistive technology solutions.
Key ConceptsTroubleshooting, system diagnosis, failure analysis, debugging
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STEL 2V: System stability and feedback loops
Standard DescriptionAnalyze system stability and feedback loops.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart Servo projects can demonstrate basic feedback systems using position sensing and error correction. More advanced projects in high school can address stability concerns in mechanical designs and control algorithms.
Key ConceptsStability analysis, feedback mechanisms, equilibrium states, control theory
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STEL 2W: Resource selection balancing
Standard DescriptionSelect resources balancing availability, cost, desirability, and waste.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentDesigning assistive technology with Smart Servo requires carefully considering material selection, cost constraints, and sustainability. The limited equipment budget forces students to make thoughtful resource decisions.
Key ConceptsResource optimization, cost-benefit analysis, sustainable design, material selection
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STEL 2X: Criteria and constraints affecting design
Standard DescriptionCite examples of criteria and constraints affecting final design.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart Servo projects have inherent constraints (torque limits, input methods, programming capabilities) and specific criteria based on client needs. The human-centered design process directly addresses balancing these factors.
Key ConceptsDesign constraints, performance criteria, trade-off analysis, requirement specification
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STEL 2Y: Quality control processes
Standard DescriptionImplement quality control processes.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentTesting with actual users provides natural quality control for Smart Servo projects. Advanced projects can implement more formal quality assurance methods, but this may require additional instructional support.
Key ConceptsQuality assurance, testing methodologies, performance standards, process improvement
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STEL 2Z: Management processes
Standard DescriptionUse management processes in planning, organizing, and controlling work.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentTeam-based Smart Servo projects require project management skills. The Gantt chart tool and design documentation processes support this standard, but may need additional emphasis on formal management techniques.
Key ConceptsProject management, workflow organization, timeline planning, resource allocation
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STEL 3A: Recognizing integrative nature of tech
Standard DescriptionIdentify how technology is integrated throughout all aspects of life, work, play, and communication.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects highlight how technology integration improves accessibility across multiple domains. Students see firsthand how assistive technologies impact daily life activities.
Key ConceptsTechnology integration, accessibility, assistive devices, daily life applications
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STEL 3B: Connecting tech to other fields
Standard DescriptionDemonstrate how simple technologies are often combined to form more complex systems.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects combine microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and fabricated components to create functional systems. Students experience how various technologies work together.
Key ConceptsSystems integration, component interaction, technological complexity
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STEL 3C: Using knowledge from other subjects
Standard DescriptionExplain how various technologies require different kinds of knowledge.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects require multiple knowledge domains (programming, mechanics, electronics), but explicit discussion about different knowledge requirements may need facilitation.
Key ConceptsKnowledge diversity, domain expertise, technology specialization
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STEL 3D: Combining processes in innovative ways
Standard DescriptionEmploy technology to solve problems that could not be solved otherwise.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects directly address accessibility challenges that would be difficult to solve without technology. Students use servos to create solutions for individuals with physical limitations.
Key ConceptsProblem solving, technology enablement, accessibility solutions
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STEL 3E: Analyzing tech system interactions
Standard DescriptionAnalyze how technological systems interact with economic, environmental, and social systems.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects address social systems through accessibility improvements, but explicit connections to economic and environmental impacts require additional discussion and activities.
Key ConceptsSystems interaction, societal impact, multidisciplinary analysis
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STEL 3F: Applying tech across contexts
Standard DescriptionApply a product, system, or process from one setting to another.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects readily demonstrate how similar technological solutions can be applied across different contexts. Students adapt servo applications from one assistive need to another, developing transferable solutions.
Key ConceptsKnowledge transfer, context adaptation, solution versatility
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STEL 3G: Other content areas affecting tech development
Standard DescriptionExplain how knowledge from other content areas affects the development of technological products and systems.Alignment with Smart ServoNeeds SupplementationWhile Smart Servo projects integrate programming and mechanics, teachers should add explicit connections to other subjects (biology for human factors, math for programming logic, social studies for accessibility issues).
Key ConceptsInterdisciplinary connections, knowledge transfer, integrated thinking
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STEL 3H: Adapting interdisciplinary knowledge
Standard DescriptionTransfer knowledge from one technology to another in order to solve problems or create opportunities.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects encourage knowledge transfer as students apply solutions from one assistive technology to another. The modular nature of servo technology promotes adaptation across different challenges.
Key ConceptsKnowledge transfer, solution adaptation, cross-application
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STEL 3I: Applying systems-level integration
Standard DescriptionAnalyze how technology transfer occurs when innovations from one setting are applied in a different context.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects demonstrate technology transfer, but explicit analysis of this process requires guided discussion. Students can explore how servo technology from industrial applications has been adapted for assistive purposes.
Key ConceptsTechnology transfer, context adaptation, innovation diffusion
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STEL 3J: Creating interdisciplinary solutions
Standard DescriptionDevise strategies for the transfer of innovations from one setting to another.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentAdvanced Smart Servo projects require students to develop strategies for adapting existing solutions to new contexts. The capstone projects particularly emphasize this transfer of innovations from one assistive application to another.
Key ConceptsStrategic innovation, adaptive design, solution transfer
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STEL 4K: Examine positive and negative effects of technology
Standard DescriptionExamine positive and negative effects of technology on the environment, society, and human experience.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo assistive technology projects naturally prompt discussions about technology impacts. Students analyze how their designs improve quality of life while considering potential drawbacks like dependency or privacy concerns.
Key ConceptsTechnology impacts, unintended consequences, ethical considerations, user feedback
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STEL 4L: Analyze how technologies consume resources and create waste
Standard DescriptionAnalyze how technologies consume resources and create waste in their development, manufacturing, and use.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects can address this standard through materials analysis and lifecycle considerations. Students can evaluate energy usage of their designs, parts that might need replacement, and end-of-life considerations.
Key ConceptsResource consumption, material selection, energy efficiency, product lifecycle
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STEL 4M: Devise strategies for reducing, reusing, and recycling waste
Standard DescriptionDevise strategies for reducing, reusing, and recycling waste created by technological systems.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects can integrate sustainability considerations into the design process. Students can focus on modular designs that allow for parts replacement rather than complete replacement, and use of recyclable materials.
Key ConceptsSustainable design, waste reduction, product longevity, circular economy
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STEL 4N: Analyze how technologies change human interaction
Standard DescriptionAnalyze how technologies change human interaction and communication across social, cultural, political, and economic domains.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentAssistive technology projects directly address how technology changes human interactions. Students observe and analyze how their smart servo solutions enable new forms of participation and independence for users with disabilities.
Key ConceptsAccessibility, inclusivity, social participation, independence, communication
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STEL 4O: Hypothesize alternative outcomes from different technological solutions
Standard DescriptionHypothesize what alternative outcomes (positive and negative) might have resulted from different technological solutions.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects engage students in comparing different possible design solutions. Students can analyze alternative approaches to solving the same accessibility challenge and predict their various impacts.
Key ConceptsDesign alternatives, comparative analysis, impact prediction, unintended consequences
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STEL 4P: Evaluate technology impacts on individuals, society, and environment
Standard DescriptionEvaluate how technology affects individuals, society, and the environment—and how humans shape technology to address needs and wants.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo assistive technology projects directly address human needs and provide opportunities to evaluate broader impacts. Advanced projects emphasize how technology reshapes environments and social participation.
Key ConceptsImpact assessment, technology assessment, social consequences, environmental impact
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STEL 4Q: Critique whether technologies use resources sustainably
Standard DescriptionCritique whether existing, new and emerging technologies use resources sustainably.Alignment with Smart ServoNeeds SupplementationWhile smart servo projects can consider resource usage, additional curriculum is needed to fully address sustainability critiques. Teachers should incorporate specific lessons on energy consumption, material choices, and lifecycle analysis.
Key ConceptsSustainability assessment, resource efficiency, environmental impact, lifecycle analysis
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STEL 4R: Assess technologies that minimize resource use and waste
Standard DescriptionAssess technologies that can be used to reduce resource use and waste from existing technologies, production processes, and systems.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects can incorporate energy efficiency and material optimization. Advanced projects can address power management, sleep modes, and designs that minimize material waste through efficient 3D printing.
Key ConceptsEfficiency optimization, power management, material optimization, waste reduction
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STEL 4S: Develop solutions with minimal negative environmental and social impact
Standard DescriptionDevelop solutions that yield the greatest benefit with minimal negative environmental and social impact.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo assistive technology projects naturally consider social benefits. Advanced projects can incorporate environmental considerations through material choices, energy efficiency, and design for longevity and repairability.
Key ConceptsImpact optimization, sustainable design, social benefit analysis, environmental footprint
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STEL 4T: Evaluate how technologies alter human health and capabilities
Standard DescriptionEvaluate how technologies alter human health and capabilities and how society shapes and responds to these changes.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo assistive technology projects directly address how technology enhances human capabilities. Students evaluate how their designs improve independence, participation, and quality of life for users with disabilities.
Key ConceptsHuman augmentation, assistive technology impact, capability enhancement, societal adaptation
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STEL 5F: Inventions influenced by historical context
Standard DescriptionAnalyze how inventions and technological innovations are influenced by, and themselves influence, society and historical contexts.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects can be connected to the historical development of assistive technology. Students can research how past innovations led to current solutions and analyze the societal factors that influenced their development.
Key ConceptsHistorical influence, technological evolution, social context, innovation drivers
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STEL 5G: Trade-offs in decision processes
Standard DescriptionEvaluate trade-offs and impacts of various technologies as part of a rational decision-making process.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo design activities directly engage students in evaluating trade-offs between different design approaches. Students must consider factors like power consumption, mechanical strength, user interface simplicity, and accessibility when developing assistive technology solutions.
Key ConceptsDecision-making, cost-benefit analysis, impact assessment, design compromises
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STEL 5H: Design constraints throughout history
Standard DescriptionExamine how design constraints have influenced technological and engineering innovations throughout history.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentWhile designing with smart servos, students encounter similar constraints (torque limitations, power requirements, size) that have shaped assistive technology throughout history. Activities can be supplemented with historical examples of how engineers overcame similar constraints.
Key ConceptsHistorical constraints, engineering evolution, problem-solving patterns, technological limitations
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STEL 5I: Technology evolution affecting jobs and society
Standard DescriptionAnalyze how the evolution of technology has changed jobs, created new industries, and impacted society.Alignment with Smart ServoNeeds SupplementationWhile smart servo projects focus on creating assistive solutions, explicit connections to job creation and industry evolution need supplementation. Teachers should add discussions about how assistive technology has created new career paths and changed existing industries.
Key ConceptsWorkforce transformation, industry development, societal impact, career pathways
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STEL 5J: Technology adaptation to environmental challenges
Standard DescriptionEvaluate how technologies and engineering solutions have been adapted to address environmental challenges and changing resource needs.Alignment with Smart ServoNeeds SupplementationSmart servo projects primarily focus on human needs rather than environmental challenges. Teachers should add specific activities examining sustainable design principles, energy efficiency considerations, and material choices when developing assistive technology solutions.
Key ConceptsEnvironmental adaptation, sustainability, resource utilization, ecological design
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STEL 6A: Cultural, social, economic impacts on tech development
Standard DescriptionAnalyze how cultural, social, economic, and political factors impact the development and use of technology.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo assistive device projects can include discussions about how socioeconomic factors influence accessibility technology development and adoption. Students can explore why certain assistive technologies are or aren't widely available.
Key ConceptsSocioeconomic influences, cultural contexts of technology, policy impacts on innovation
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STEL 6B: Values and technology development
Standard DescriptionEvaluate how different cultures and their values influence the development of technology.Alignment with Smart ServoNeeds SupplementationWhile Smart Servo projects focus on creating assistive devices, additional activities would be needed to explore how different cultural values shape assistive technology design globally. Supplementary case studies of assistive technologies worldwide would support this standard.
Key ConceptsCultural values in design, accessibility across cultures, diverse approaches to inclusion
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STEL 6C: Historical tech solutions for accessibility
Standard DescriptionResearch historical solutions developed to meet individual and societal needs in the context of accessibility and assistive technology.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentThe Smart Servo curriculum directly supports this standard by allowing students to investigate past assistive technologies and how they evolved into modern solutions. Students can analyze historical approaches before developing their own servo-based solutions.
Key ConceptsAssistive technology history, evolution of accessibility solutions, technological progress
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STEL 6D: Technology transfer across fields
Standard DescriptionEvaluate how technology transfer occurs when innovations in one field are applied in other fields.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart Servo projects involve applying servo motor technology (originally from robotics and industrial automation) to assistive technology applications. Students can explore how this technology transfer benefits new domains.
Key ConceptsCross-disciplinary innovation, technology transfer, application adaptation
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STEL 6E: Innovation impacts for diverse populations
Standard DescriptionAnalyze how innovations have changed over time to better serve diverse populations and their specific needs.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart Servo assistive technology projects directly address this standard by focusing on designing for diverse users with varied disabilities. Students analyze how personalized solutions can improve quality of life for specific populations.
Key ConceptsInclusive design evolution, personalized technology, accessibility innovation
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STEL 6F: Societal influence on technology advancement
Standard DescriptionAnalyze how societal needs and wants drive advancements in technology development and adoption.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentWhile working with client profiles in the Smart Servo projects, students can analyze how societal recognition of accessibility needs has driven assistive technology development. The human-centered design approach naturally exposes students to this concept.
Key ConceptsMarket drivers, social need recognition, technology adoption factors
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STEL 7P: Illustrate benefits of different design approaches
Standard DescriptionIllustrate the benefits and opportunities associated with different approaches to design.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects require students to compare different design approaches for assistive technology solutions. Students learn to evaluate the trade-offs between various mechanical designs, control mechanisms, and programming approaches.
Key ConceptsDesign trade-offs, alternative solutions, comparative analysis, design methodology
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STEL 7Q: Apply the technology and engineering design process
Standard DescriptionApply a technology and engineering design process to solve problems by designing, creating, and testing prototypes, models, products, or systems.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects follow an engineering design process directly aligned with this standard. Students design solutions for clients with disabilities, create functional prototypes using smart servo technology, and test their effectiveness with users.
Key ConceptsEngineering design process, prototyping, iterative testing, solution validation
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STEL 7R: Refine design solutions for criteria and constraints
Standard DescriptionRefine design solutions to address criteria and constraints.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects challenge students to work within technical limitations (servo torque, programming capabilities) while meeting client needs. Students must refine their solutions to address accessibility requirements while working within material and technical constraints.
Key ConceptsDesign constraints, engineering criteria, iterative refinement, optimization
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STEL 7S: Create solutions by applying human factors in design
Standard DescriptionCreate solutions by applying human factors in design solutions.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo assistive technology projects centrally focus on human factors in design. Students interview clients with disabilities, analyze their specific needs, and design solutions that accommodate physical limitations, cognitive considerations, and user preferences.
Key ConceptsHuman-centered design, ergonomics, accessibility, usability testing
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STEL 7T: Assess design quality based on principles and elements
Standard DescriptionAssess design quality based on established principles and elements.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects address design quality through functionality testing, but may need supplementation for comprehensive assessment of design principles (form, balance, contrast, etc.). While functional assessment is inherent in the projects, aesthetic evaluation may require additional instruction.
Key ConceptsDesign principles, aesthetic evaluation, functional assessment, quality criteria
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STEL 7U: Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of design solutions
Standard DescriptionEvaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different design solutions.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects require students to evaluate multiple design solutions before implementation. Through prototyping and testing, students assess how different approaches meet client needs, considering factors like ease of use, durability, and effectiveness.
Key ConceptsComparative evaluation, solution trade-offs, design criteria, performance assessment
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STEL 7V: Improve essential design skills
Standard DescriptionImprove essential skills necessary for the design process.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects develop a comprehensive set of design skills including client interviewing, problem definition, sketching, CAD modeling, prototyping, and testing. Students progressively build these skills through increasingly complex assistive technology challenges.
Key ConceptsDesign thinking, technical communication, prototyping, documentation
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STEL 7W: Determine best approach by evaluating design purpose
Standard DescriptionDetermine the best approach by evaluating the purpose of the design.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects require students to select appropriate approaches based on client needs. Students evaluate whether their assistive technology solutions effectively address the purpose of supporting independence and accessibility for users with specific disabilities.
Key ConceptsPurpose-driven design, needs assessment, solution alignment, design justification
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STEL 7X: Document trade-offs in the design process
Standard DescriptionDocument trade-offs in the technology and engineering design process using advanced techniques.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects involve trade-offs between cost, complexity, durability, and accessibility. While students naturally encounter these trade-offs, specific documentation methods might need supplementation through structured design journals or decision matrices.
Key ConceptsDesign documentation, trade-off analysis, decision matrices, engineering notebooks
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STEL 7Y: Optimize designs addressing qualities within criteria and constraints
Standard DescriptionOptimize a design by addressing desired qualities within criteria and constraints.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects require optimization to balance functionality, user experience, and technical limitations. Students must optimize their designs to provide maximal assistance with the servo's limited torque and programming capabilities while meeting specific client accessibility needs.
Key ConceptsDesign optimization, constraint management, performance enhancement, feature prioritization
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STEL 7Z: Apply principles of human-centered design
Standard DescriptionApply principles of human-centered design.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo assistive technology projects fundamentally embody human-centered design principles. Students conduct client interviews, observe accessibility challenges, develop empathy for users with disabilities, and create solutions addressing specific human needs and preferences.
Key ConceptsUser research, empathetic design, accessibility, inclusive design principles
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STEL 7AA: Illustrate principles, elements, and factors of design
Standard DescriptionIllustrate principles, elements, and factors of design.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects address functional design elements but may need supplementation for comprehensive coverage of design principles and aesthetics. Projects naturally incorporate form following function, but explicit attention to balance, proportion, and unity may require additional instruction.
Key ConceptsDesign principles, visual elements, aesthetic factors, design communication
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STEL 7BB: Implement the best possible design solution
Standard DescriptionImplement the best possible solution to a design.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects culminate in implementing functional assistive technology solutions. Students must make decisive choices about final designs after evaluating alternatives, then build, program, and refine their solutions to provide the best possible assistance to clients with disabilities.
Key ConceptsSolution implementation, decision-making, prototype refinement, functional testing
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STEL 7CC: Apply broad design skills to the design process
Standard DescriptionApply a broad range of design skills to the design process.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects integrate multiple design skills including user research, mechanical design, programming, CAD modeling, physical prototyping, and usability testing. Through these comprehensive projects, students develop and apply a broad spectrum of design capabilities.
Key ConceptsDesign versatility, interdisciplinary skills, comprehensive design process, professional practices
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STEL 7DD: Apply broad making skills to the design process
Standard DescriptionApply a broad range of making skills to the design process.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects require diverse making skills including 3D printing, mechanical assembly, electronic integration, and programming. Students apply these practical fabrication skills to create functional assistive technology solutions that address real client needs.
Key ConceptsFabrication techniques, prototyping, digital manufacturing, technical assembly
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STEL 8A: Select and safely use tools
Standard DescriptionSelect and safely use tools, products, and systems for specific tasks.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects directly address tool selection and safe use through project-based learning. Students learn to select appropriate input devices, tools for mounting, and basic wiring procedures while following safety protocols.
Key ConceptsTool selection, safety procedures, appropriate use, system manipulation
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STEL 8B: Explain using tech requires operation sequences
Standard DescriptionExplain that using technology involves following step-by-step directions.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentThe programming aspects of smart servo projects naturally reinforce the concept of sequential operations. Students learn that both the physical assembly and code execution follow specific sequences to achieve desired outcomes.
Key ConceptsProcedural thinking, sequences, step-by-step operations, logical ordering
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STEL 8C: Safely use tools for specific tasks
Standard DescriptionSafely use tools to diagnose, adjust, and repair systems.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects involve basic diagnostic and repair skills, particularly when troubleshooting code or mechanical issues. Students learn to use multimeters, hand tools, and basic assembly/disassembly techniques.
Key ConceptsTroubleshooting, system repair, diagnostic procedures, tool safety
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STEL 8D: Follow directions to operate technological device
Standard DescriptionFollow step-by-step directions to assemble, operate, and shut down a technological device.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentThe smart servo platform requires students to follow precise assembly sequences, operational procedures, and proper shutdown techniques to preserve both functionality and safety.
Key ConceptsAssembly procedures, operational protocols, proper shutdown, sequence following
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STEL 8E: Identify and fix simple hardware problems
Standard DescriptionIdentify and solve simple hardware and software problems in technological systems.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects naturally include troubleshooting components for both hardware (connections, mechanics) and software (code debugging). Students develop systematic problem-solving approaches through hands-on experience.
Key ConceptsTroubleshooting, debugging, problem identification, systematic testing
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STEL 8I: Use tools to diagnose, adjust, repair systems
Standard DescriptionUse tools, materials, and machines to safely diagnose, adjust, and repair systems.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects directly support this standard through hands-on troubleshooting, calibration, and repair procedures. Students use digital multimeters, screwdrivers, pliers, and other tools to diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical issues.
Key ConceptsDiagnostic techniques, system adjustments, repair procedures, tool safety
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STEL 8J: Use devices to control technological systems
Standard DescriptionUse devices to control technological systems.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentSmart servo projects are fundamentally about control systems. Students design and program systems using various input devices (buttons, switches) to control servo movements and LED responses, creating functional assistive technology solutions.
Key ConceptsControl systems, input devices, feedback loops, automation
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STEL 8K: Design troubleshooting process for systems
Standard DescriptionDesign a systematic troubleshooting process for diagnosing and solving problems in technological systems.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentWhile troubleshooting is inherent in smart servo projects, structured troubleshooting methodologies may require supplemental instruction. Projects can be enhanced with systematic diagnostic flowcharts for electrical, mechanical, and programming issues.
Key ConceptsSystematic diagnosis, problem-solving frameworks, troubleshooting protocols, documentation
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STEL 8L: Apply multiple technical solutions
Standard DescriptionApply a broad range of technical processes to solve problems.Alignment with Smart ServoStrong AlignmentAdvanced smart servo projects integrate multiple technical disciplines (programming, electronics, mechanics, user interface design) to create comprehensive solutions for complex assistive technology needs.
Key ConceptsInterdisciplinary problem solving, systems integration, technical synthesis, complex solutions
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STEL 8M: Analyze documentation to operate systems
Standard DescriptionAnalyze documentation and technical manuals to operate and troubleshoot systems.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentSmart servo projects involve reading documentation for both hardware (servo specifications, microcontroller datasheets) and software (Circuit Python reference). Assignments can be enhanced with technical documentation analysis activities.
Key ConceptsTechnical documentation, manual interpretation, reference materials, specification analysis
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STEL 8N: Deploy advanced troubleshooting for complex systems
Standard DescriptionApply sophisticated troubleshooting strategies to identify and correct malfunctions in complicated technologies.Alignment with Smart ServoModerate AlignmentAdvanced smart servo projects with multiple inputs, outputs, and conditional behaviors provide opportunities for complex troubleshooting. Projects can be enhanced with intentional debugging challenges and system optimization activities.
Key ConceptsAdvanced diagnostics, complex system troubleshooting, root cause analysis, optimization
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