Technology learning with a clear reason behind every click.
TechNova is designed so parents can understand what a learner is building, why the skill matters, and what comes next—without forcing every child into the same grade-based sequence.
How the two-term model works
Each year is divided into two course choices. A learner may continue in one field, such as Python I → Python II, or mix interests, such as Python I → Drone Engineering. Course I teaches foundations. Course II emphasizes applied projects and assumes Course I or equivalent experience.
What a lesson looks like
- Mission: one clear problem or build goal.
- See it: a visual example, simulation, or working system.
- Predict: the learner decides what should happen before running it.
- Build: code, design, arrange, test, analyze, or control something.
- Feedback: immediate response helps the learner debug or revise.
- Your Turn: 20 questions with hints and immediate feedback build mastery.
- Explain: a short reflection checks understanding beyond guessing.
- End of term: a cumulative review and exam cover all 12 lessons.
Pathways
Programming develops algorithms, Python, functions, debugging, and software thinking. Artificial Intelligence introduces models, data, evaluation, prompts, and responsible systems. Web Development covers HTML, CSS, interaction, and JavaScript. Game Development turns state, rules, input, and feedback into playable systems. Data Science builds evidence-based reasoning through datasets and visualization. App Development focuses on product thinking, interfaces, state, and prototypes. Robotics & Autonomy uses virtual Drone Engineering and Autonomous Vehicle Engineering to develop sensing, feedback control, perception, planning, simulation, testing, and engineering-system thinking.
Texas alignment
The curriculum is independently developed and TEKS-informed. It uses Texas Technology Applications ideas—such as computational thinking, creativity and innovation, data literacy, digital citizenship, and practical technology concepts—along with relevant Texas CTE pathway concepts. It does not claim automatic school credit, TEA adoption, or endorsement.
Child-first experience
Learners can switch between Explorer mode for larger controls and more guidance and Studio mode for a faster, more compact workspace. A “See Inside” view exposes what is happening inside code, AI, data, apps, games, websites, drones, and autonomous-vehicle simulations. Students can save meaningful lesson builds to a private My Projects portfolio. Progress uses mastery levels and milestone badges—not punishment streaks, public rankings, or social-pressure mechanics.
What parents are buying
The annual plan is displayed at $400 USD/year and gives one learner two course choices across 12 months. A limited-time $40 discount is applied in Stripe Checkout, making the first-year total $360 USD. Families can explore pathways and free starter lessons before choosing a plan.