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Innovation & Design
innovation and design
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The Innovation and Design Department strives to stay ahead of the curve by allowing our students to use technology effectively in and outside of the classroom. The program will empower student voice and ensure that learning is a student-driven process using various networking, programming, multimedia and digital design tools.
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Discover a revolutionary learning experience with La Salle College High School's Innovation and Design Course Curriculum.
- Get hands-on with project-based assessments to develop future-ready skills.
- Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed in the modern world.
- Access a unique learning experience tailored to your individual needs.
- Unlock the potential of your creativity with La Salle College High School.
Our wide-ranging curriculum offers over 20 electives with a focus on design thinking, collaboration, and innovation. Students have in-school and at-home access to industry-standard software through Office 365, the Adobe Creative Cloud, Cisco Networking Academy, Code HS and AutoDesk as well as to various learning environments on campus including our state-of-the-art computer lab, Video and Podcast Studio via WEXPtv, a fully functional Robotics lab and new eSports and Adobe Design Academy Lab.
We see the potential in all our students and embrace the International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) standards, which aim to develop “Empowered Learners, Digital Citizens, Knowledge Constructors, Innovative Designers, Computational Thinkers, Creative Communicators, and Global Collaborators.”
The Innovation and Design Department curriculum independent study courses in networking, video production, graphic design and web design will allow for students hands-on, experiential learning in their preferred area of design. All students in these courses will have the opportunity to create a digital portfolio of their process in the program, and the ability to receive industry-standard certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe and AutoDesk right here on campus.
Our newest innovation, our IT Professional and Digital Media and Communications Concentration Program, will help students looking to pursue a a major or career in the ever-changing world of technology a pathway to success and help those students get noticed by top college programs around the country.
Questions? Contact our Department Chair via email for more information on course selection and extra-curricular opportunities.
Latest Innovation Department News
Professionals from various fields – photography, for example – are teaching elective courses through the program, offering their knowledge and then giving the students a chance to develop their skills through real-world experience.
Anchor Danny Rovi earned an Emmy nomination in the talent category for the 4th straight year and our behind the scenes crew of producers and editors picked up nominations for the 5th consecutive year as well.
This partnership will add a full competitive Esports Club to our already robust technology offerings, as well as new curricular options to expose students to the emerging field of Esports and Media Production.
He is the first student from La Salle College High School to be awarded this full scholarship since the program's inception in 1994.
La Salle will offer AWS Academy Cloud Foundations and Machine Learning Foundations as part of its Innovation and Design Department Curriculum starting in 2024.
WEXP Student Producers won Emmy Awards in the following categories: Sports, Editor, and Video Essay. Overall, students received 8 total nominations.
By Danny Rovi '24
Philadelphia Union Head Coach Jim Curtin shared invaluable information regarding his personal path to coaching success paired with ethical leadership anecdotes to our student body on February 27th.
Powered by the WEXPtv Media Program and our Adobe Design Academy, the program will expose students to an assortment of careers in journalism, video production, social media, digital marketing, public relations, Esports, and various other iterations of content creation.
While the nation celebrates computer technology this week, La Salle’s Innovative Technology Department leads the way all year long with innovative courses and co-curricular learning opportunities.
By Innovation and Design Department Chair Mr. Robert Johnson