Technological Design – TDJ2O: Summer 2025
2-25 July 2025
In person, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; 45-minute lunch break.
Hybrid Program
Technological Design Course (TDJ2O)
by University of Ottawa Engineering Outreach
TDJ2O teaches engineering design through Micro:bit coding, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality projects, with prototypes, presentations, and reports.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Technological Design Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 8-12; no prerequisites
Age range / Year group
Ages 13-18
Location / Region
Ottawa, Canada; online
Cost
$975
Duration
4 weeks summer; February-May winter
Format
Hybrid
DesignEngineeringComputer ScienceArtificial IntelligenceTechnology
Language: English
Certificate / Outcome: 1.0 secondary school credit
Tutors / faculty: Kainia Cloutier
Assessment style: 70% course work; 30% final project
Sessions / cadence: Summer: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Instructional content: 17 units; 110 hours
Main deliverable / output: Prototype, presentation, and design report
Technological Design Course summary
TDJ2O combines engineering design with coding, Micro:bit hardware, artificial intelligence, and CoSpaces virtual and augmented reality.
Students research problems, build and improve prototypes, and explain their decisions through reports and presentations.
It suits students who enjoy making things and want guided practice turning an idea into a working solution.
What is Technological Design Course (TDJ2O)?
Technological Design Course (TDJ2O) is a credit-bearing course from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering Secondary School. It follows Ontario's technological education curriculum and teaches students to research a problem, design a solution, build a prototype, and evaluate the result.
The practical work combines Micro:bit programming and sensors with artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Students learn through teacher-guided activities and independent or paired projects, then document and present their design process. Campus and online options provide different ways to take the course.
Why Succeed highlights Technological Design Course
The course connects coding to physical devices and virtual environments, giving students several ways to test design ideas.
Teacher and peer feedback help students improve prototypes through repeated testing rather than stopping at a first attempt.
Reports and presentations require students to explain their reasoning as well as demonstrate a working product.
The curriculum connects design choices with safety, environmental responsibility, and technological careers.
Who is Technological Design Course for?
Best for
Students who enjoy practical problem solving and want to combine coding, hardware, and creative design with structured teacher support.
Not ideal if
You want a casual drop-in activity or prefer learning without graded assignments, reports, and presentations.
Is Technological Design Course worth it?
TDJ2O is a useful choice if you want to find out whether you enjoy engineering design through sustained project work. Its combination of prototypes, feedback, and presentations gives you concrete experiences to reflect on when considering further study.
The commitment is substantial: students must attend classes and complete assessed work to earn the credit. Choose it because the design and programming activities interest you, and make sure its credit fits your school plan; it does not satisfy Ontario's separate online learning credit requirement.
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Cost and what is included
$975; includes Access to course materials., Access to required equipment, including Micro:bit., Access to course software, including CoSpaces..
Provider details
Review the University of Ottawa Engineering Outreach provider page and official sources before making a final decision.
Dates and logistics
4 weeks summer; February-May winter; Ottawa, Canada; online.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Technological Design Course need?
Effort level
Substantial, with regular attendance and assessed projects.
Best started
Begin gathering documents three to four weeks before a confirmed course start, allowing time for Grade 8 signatures.
Main challenge
Improving a prototype while documenting and explaining your decisions.
Typical preparation
Gather your birth certificate, recent report card, and IEP if applicable.
Ask a parent or guardian and your principal to complete Grade 8 reach-ahead permission.
For online study, test your computer, internet, webcam, and microphone before classes begin.
Useful if
You want sustained practice in coding and engineering design.
What do students do on Technological Design Course?
You learn the engineering design process and apply it to Micro:bit devices and CoSpaces environments. Projects move from research and initial ideas through testing, refinement, and a final report and presentation.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Learn how to define a problem and research possible solutions.
- 2
Program Micro:bit sensors, games, and artificial intelligence functions.
- 3
Design, build, and test a Micro:bit prototype.
- 4
Explore CoSpaces movement, interactions, physics, virtual reality, and augmented reality.
- 5
Develop a CoSpaces game or prototype that addresses a defined problem.
- 6
Use teacher and peer feedback to improve your design.
- 7
Submit design-process reports and present your final products.
- 8
Research technological careers and their education requirements.
Technological Design Course dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Technological Design – TDJ2O: Winter 2026
3 February-30 May 2026
Listed as online; the course outline also includes an on-campus presentation day.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Technological Design – TDJ2O: Summer 2025 | 2-25 July 2025 | Local | Reference date | |
Technological Design – TDJ2O: Winter 2026 | 3 February-30 May 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students in Grades 8-12.
No prerequisites or corequisites.
Grade 8 students need parent or guardian approval.
Grade 8 students need written principal support.
How much does Technological Design Course cost?
Financial support
Bursaries — Separate application for underrepresented STEM groups and financial need; awards depend on funding.
What's included
Access to course materials., Access to required equipment, including Micro:bit., Access to course software, including CoSpaces.
How to apply to Technological Design Course
- 1
Use the Faculty of Engineering Secondary School registration portal to select Technological Design (TDJ2O).
- 2
Provide an email address and your legal status in Canada.
- 3
Provide a birth certificate and recent report card.
- 4
If you are in Grade 8, provide the permission form signed by your parent or guardian and current principal.
- 5
Provide your Individual Education Plan if you have one.
- 6
Submit the separate bursary application if you are seeking financial support.
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What does Technological Design Course cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Engineering Design Process
Learn to research, plan, prototype, test, and refine solutions in a six-hour introductory unit.
Micro:bit programming
Study microcontrollers, sensors, Turtle functions, games, and AI across six units totaling 32 hours.
Micro:bit design project
Spend 16 instructional hours developing a safe prototype and explaining its design process.
CoSpaces VR and AR
Explore movement, interactions, physics, GUI, MERGE Cube, and final projects across 50 instructional hours.
Technology and careers
Research technological careers, training pathways, and essential skills in a six-hour unit.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Technological Design Course?
A typical day during the program.
Summer classes
Campus classes run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., except civic holidays.
Summer lunch
The school schedules a lunch break within the teaching day.
Winter online study
Live attendance is mandatory, with 3-4 weekly hours in Brightspace under the school's online policy.
Who teaches on Technological Design Course?
Kainia Cloutier is the teacher named in the TDJ2O course outline, with Julie Olivier listed as department head. Teaching combines guided programming lessons, supported project work, and ongoing feedback.
Where do students stay on Technological Design Course?
Non-residential plan
- Campus design learning: The summer course provides hands-on design experience at the Faculty of Engineering.
- Equipment and laboratories: In-person students can access necessary equipment, computer laboratories, or laptops outside school hours.
- Grade 8 lunch supervision: The school provides supervised lunch for Grade 8 reach-ahead students in its summer 2025 arrangements.
What happens after Technological Design Course?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Earn one secondary school credit through successful completion.
Develop Micro:bit and CoSpaces projects to discuss in future study.
Practice research, analysis, problem solving, and presentation skills.
Compare technological careers and their education or training requirements.
Receive course results and credit reporting for your host school.
This is an open course; it is not designed around a specific university admission requirement.
Where does Technological Design Course take place?
Campus learning takes place at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering in Ottawa, Canada. Students gain hands-on design experience in a university environment.
Learning format
The winter option is listed as online, with live classes delivered through MS Teams and learning materials and assignments handled through Brightspace. The school's fall/winter online policy requires live attendance and 3-4 weekly Brightspace hours; the TDJ2O outline also includes an on-campus product presentation.
Mentorship and feedback
Teacher-guided introductions to programming and the design process.
Class time to develop programming skills with teacher support.
Ongoing feedback through discussions and quizzes.
Peer feedback to refine prototypes.
Feedback on engineering design plans before final products.
Time-zone considerations
- Online students must attend synchronous live classes.
- Fall/winter online courses require 3-4 weekly Brightspace hours.
- MS Teams classes involve real-time interaction with teachers and classmates.
Tech requirements
Computer with internet and at least 1024 × 768 screen resolution.
Supported operating system and web browser.
Working webcam, microphone, and speakers or headphones.
Adobe Acrobat Reader and word-processing software.
PowerPoint or a Google account with basic productivity tools.
Assessment style
Assessment combines ongoing course work with a final design project, including a prototype, presentation, and report.
- Daily course work contributes 70% of evaluation.
- The final design project contributes 30%.
- Assignments, quizzes, and tests track understanding.
- Teacher and peer feedback support prototype improvement.
- A final mark below 50% does not earn credit.
Portfolio / outputs
Main deliverable / output
The final CoSpaces output is a VR game or a VR/AR prototype addressing a defined problem.
A playable Micro:bit game.
A Micro:bit prototype addressing a defined problem.
Engineering Design Process reports.
Presentations explaining final products and design decisions.
A career-research media project.
Technological Design Course FAQs
Yes. Successful completion earns one full credit toward a secondary school diploma.
No prerequisites or corequisites are required. The teacher introduces programming and guides students through Micro:bit and CoSpaces projects.
Yes, as a reach-ahead course with parent or guardian permission and written principal support. The permission form must be signed by both.
Students work with Micro:bit microcontrollers, sensors, artificial intelligence, and CoSpaces virtual and augmented reality, including the MERGE Cube.
Daily course work accounts for 70% of evaluation. A final design project, including a prototype, presentation, and report, accounts for 30%; students also complete assignments, quizzes, and tests.
Students receive access to course materials, software, and required equipment, including Micro:bit and CoSpaces. No textbook is required.
The school offers bursaries for students from underrepresented groups in STEM and students with financial need. Students submit a separate bursary application, and awards depend on funding.
The course calendar states that credits earned at the Faculty of Engineering Secondary School do not meet the Ministry definition of an online course for that requirement.
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Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
Sources & verification
Source types reviewed
- Conventions and Reservations | About us
- Course calendar | Faculty of Engineering
- Policies and frequently asked questions | Faculty of Engineering
- Permission Form
- Outline of Course of Study - DCO3O
- Outline of Course of Study
- Outline of Course of Study - ICS3U
- Outline of Course Of Study - ICD2O
- Outline of Course of Study - TDJ2O
- Outine of Course of Study - TAS1O
- Outline of Course of Study - TEJ2O
- Faculty of Engineering Secondary School | Faculty of Engineering
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