Production technology classes give students hands-on experience.
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When RTHS students enroll in Kurt Wolter’s production/transportation class they are introduced to production (manufacturing and construction) and transportation technologies employed in the real world.
“They get involved in a wide range of hands-on learning activities using computer assisted design and analysis,” Wolter said. “Manufacturing activities include designing, assembling, servicing and distributing a product.”
The next level of Wolter’s curriculum is Production Technology 2 when the kids delve into materials and processes, manufacturing, construction, and servicing; a lot more hands-on activities and experiences.
In PT2 they learn to manage and organize people; research and develop products; produce and assemble goods; design and build structures; test and evaluate materials; generate plans and specifications; and market and distribute finished goods. It’s more of a good thing if you’re a kid who’s always been fascinated by how things work.
This semester an exceptional quartet landed in Wolter’s PT2 class, so while designing his syllabus and final exam, he decided to up his game and make it fun.
“Their final exam project included a Shark Tank-like experience and I was the judge,” curriculum director Dr. David Perrin explained.