Description
Tech Careers & Innovation Tools Course Overview
This class is part of the MyFunScience live online homeschool classes, which provide structured academic instruction for middle school and high school students. Families can explore all of our homeschool technology courses.
This live online technology class teaches homeschool high school students how to use modern tools to solve problems, build real-world projects, and develop practical technology skills.
Students will work with today’s most relevant digital tools to design solutions, streamline tasks, and create meaningful projects they can showcase.
This course focuses on using technology tools to build solutions and solve real-world problems.
It is different from our Modern Media classes (which focus on content creation) and Computer Science class (which focus on coding).
Course Overview
- High School Credit: 1 credit
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 9–12
- Format: Weekly live online technology class
- Focus Areas: Practical tech skills, modern tools, and innovation projects
- Prerequisites: None
What Your Student Will Learn
Fall Semester — Careers in Technology
- Explore a variety of technology career pathways
- UX/UI design, cybersecurity, IT support, animation, data science, and digital marketing
- Day-in-the-life simulations and career research
- Guest interviews and career spotlights
- Resume writing and professional communication skills
- Personalized career pathway planning
Students gain a clear understanding of how different technology careers function while developing practical skills they can begin using right away.
Spring Semester — Innovation Tools & Emerging Technology
- Use modern digital tools to solve problems and complete real-world tasks
- Build simple apps using no-code platforms
- Create automated systems to streamline everyday workflows
- Design animations and interactive digital projects
- Explore emerging technologies through guided, hands-on demonstrations
- Evaluate how new technologies impact everyday life
- Discuss digital ethics and responsible technology use
Final Innovation Project: Students will design and build their own technology solution using modern tools.
Projects may include an automated system, a simple app, a digital tool, or a custom workflow designed to solve a real-world problem.
This project gives students a tangible, portfolio-ready result they can showcase.
By the End of the Course, Students Will
- Use modern technology tools to solve real-world problems
- Build and present a portfolio-ready innovation project
- Understand major pathways within the technology industry
- Develop professional skills including resumes and communication
- Evaluate the impact and ethics of emerging technologies
Learn About the Class
High School Credit
- 1 credit
Recommended Grade Level
- Grades 9–12
Prerequisites
- None
Syllabus
Download the Course Syllabus (PDF)
Estimated Workload
Approximately 1 hour per week outside of class.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a technology careers class?
This course helps students explore technology career pathways while learning how to use modern tools to build projects and solve real-world problems.
Is this class designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for homeschool high school students.
Do students need prior technology experience?
No prior experience is required. The class is designed to be approachable while still providing meaningful, hands-on learning.
Does this course earn high school credit?
Yes. This course earns one full high school credit.
