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THE CLASSROOM REDESIGNED NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL

Section 1. THE CLASSROOM REDESIGNED NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL. What is a New Tech High School?. An innovative learning environment, fueled by engaging instruction, collaborative culture and project-based learning (PBL). Students are taught 21 st Century skills needed to succeed in the future.

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THE CLASSROOM REDESIGNED NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. Section 1 THE CLASSROOM REDESIGNEDNEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL

  2. What is a New Tech High School? • An innovative learning environment, fueled by engaging instruction, collaborative culture and project-based learning (PBL). • Students are taught 21st Century skills needed to succeed in the future.

  3. What is a New Tech High School? • There is a network of more than 60 New Tech High Schools throughout the country. • Started in Napa, California. • Today’s presentation focuses on New Techs in Northeast, Indiana. • Let’s start by discussing some common misconceptions about New Tech.

  4. NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL MYTHVSREALITY

  5. MYTH REALITY New Tech High Schools are for kids who don’t plan on going to college. New Tech students are exceptionally prepared for college. In 2006, 85% of New Tech seniors applied to college. 98% of those applicants were accepted.

  6. MYTH REALITY New Tech High Schools are only for really smart kids and honors students. Actually, students of all aptitudes attend New Tech, not just ‘honors students.’ The lessons are not based on advanced subjects, but they are academically rigorous, intensely practical and involve real-world issues.

  7. MYTH REALITY The biggest difference between New Tech High Schools and traditional high schools are the computers. Technology is a big part of how we learn, but the use of computers is just one of many, many differences. At New Tech, subjects are integrated, the environment fosters creativity, and material is applied to the real world.

  8. MYTH REALITY Since New Tech focuses on teamwork so much, students are evaluated and graded in groups, not as individuals. Teamwork is a huge part of the New Tech experience, but students are still graded as individuals. They are evaluated on their development of 21st Century skills. …and yes, there are still quizzes and tests.

  9. MYTH REALITY New Tech’s project-based learning (PBL) format hasn’t been proven to be effective. New Tech is just a fad. Research indicates that PBL is more effective than traditional teaching methods: students retain more and can better explain it to others. PBL students also tend to achieve higher scores on standardized tests.

  10. Quick Review • Academically rigorous, intensely practical • Uses project-based learning, an empowering culture and advanced technology to teach 21st Century skills. • What exactly are 21st Century skills?

  11. Section 2 MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE 21ST CENTURY

  12. What do 21st century employers want? On a scale of 1 to 5: 1 = not important, 5 = very important 4.69 4.59 4.54 4.5 4.46 Teamwork Skills Communication Skills Honesty & Integrity Strong Work Ethic Interpersonal Skills Source: Job Outlook 2002, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

  13. What Are 21st Century Skills? Learning and Innovation Information and Technology Life and Career

  14. School Wide Learning Outcomes • Oral Communication • Written Communication • Collaboration • Work Ethic • Critical Thinking and Innovation • Technology • Academic Content

  15. How does a traditional high school education stack up to these needs?

  16. “ • Traditional approaches and evaluation are not suited well for teaching 21st Century students.” Howard Gardner Harvard University

  17. Traditional Education • Traditional Model • Students are taught in a standardized, lecture-based setting. • But not everyone learns the same way or at the same pace. • Smart, talented kids who don’t do well with tests and memorization can fall behind.

  18. Traditional Education • Assessment-Based • States and schools emphasize test scores, managed curriculum and a specific learning pace. • Passing tests and memorizing facts does not guarantee success in “the real world.”

  19. 1960s: Howard Barrows at McMaster University found that while his medical students scored well on tests, they were unable to accurately diagnose patients. • In other words: they couldn’t apply what they had learned from textbooks and lectures.

  20. Traditional Education • Environments • Rows of desks. • Little emphasis on technology. • Little collaboration between students. • Limited collaboration between educators. • Isolated subjects. • Minimal application to real world issues.

  21. ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE HISTORY Subjects taught in silos and not often applied to one another. THE OLD WAY:

  22. A Different Way to Teach & Learn • New Tech has redesigned the modern classroom. • We create an immersive education that prepares students for the real world.

  23. Section 3 LIFE AT NEW TECHHOW NEW TECH STUDENTS LEARN

  24. Core Components of New Tech • Project-Based Learning (PBL) • Collaborative Environment • Culture of Trust, Respect and Responsibility • Integrated Technology • Real World Advantage

  25. Core Components of New Tech • Project-Based Learning • Subjects are integrated: students are given a project and must learn the science, math, history, etc. to complete it. • Practical: Students apply what they learn, as they learn it. • Learning is hands-on.

  26. Traditional Classroom: “Doing Projects” Typical project timeline Peer Edit Writing Exercise Lecture Culminating Project Textbook Activity Lecture Writing Exercise Textbook Activity

  27. PBL Process: Whole to Part Learning Know/ Need to Know

  28. Science Math History YOUR PROJECT English

  29. Core Components of New Tech • Culture of Trust, Respect and Responsibility • Students help develop their own rules and codes of conduct — and stick to them. • High expectations for self and others, deep respect for the learning environment. • Autonomy for students — “This is MY school!” • Fewer behavioral problems.

  30. Core Components of New Tech • Collaborative Environment • Easy access to facilitators. • Environments feature open spaces, natural lighting and bright color. • No rows of desks. Students share ideas and work together in “pods” of desks. • Educators collaborate with each other too.

  31. Core Components of New Tech • Integrated Technology • Intrinsic to the classroom — every student has access to a computer. • 24/7 access to grades and progress. • Students are connected to each other and to facilitators. • Technology is the tool, not the focus and not a shortcut.

  32. Core Components of New Tech • Real World Advantage • Class projects are based on real-world scenarios. • New Tech partners with area businesses to develop projects. • Students will be expected to participate in an internship during their junior or senior year.

  33. Section 4 IS NEW TECH RIGHT FOR YOU?

  34. TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL The Old Classroom NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL The Classroom Redesigned • Information is filtered and limited to what is provided by teacher and textbook. • Information is unfiltered, abundant and accessible from many sources. • Students memorize information and are seldom asked to solve problems creatively. • Student are engaged to use what they learn to solve problems in creative ways. • Learning is done one subject at a time, not always applicable to the real world. • Content is integrated with other subjects and is tailored to address real-world issues. • Students almost always problem solve as a team. • Students work primarily alone.

  35. New Tech in Northeast Indiana • Largest concentration of New Tech High Schools in the country. • Focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in NE Indiana. • Addresses a real need for STEM talent in our region…

  36. Why a Focus on STEM? • Northeast Indiana is a national hub for STEM careers • Defense & Aerospace • Advanced Manufacturing • Medical Device Developers & Manufacturers • Students graduating from New Tech High Schools in NE Indiana are poised for these high paying careers. • New Tech isn’t only for students interested in STEM. Students are well-prepared for almost any career field.

  37. “ • New Tech raises the bar of educational achievement. Not everyone is going to become an engineer, but there’s no reason the bar can’t be raised for everyone.” Bruce Menshy Director of Operations, Raytheon Co., Fort Wayne

  38. Raising the Bar for All Students • Teamwork, accountability, critical thinking—valuable in any career. • New Tech students still participate in sports, the arts and other extra-curricular activities. • You have a choice in your education.

  39. Redefine Your Education. By choosing New Tech, you choose an immersive, hands-on education that will prepare you for virtually any career field or entry into university or college.

  40. Viking New Tech • Viking New Tech is a choice • Currently 110 9th graders in Year 1 • Up to 125 9th graders in Year 2 • Located within HNHS • Students have elective opportunities • Students can earn Honors credits in VNT

  41. VNT Required Courses for 9th grade • Math • Algebra I or Geometry • Global Perspectives • English 9 & World History • BioCom • Biology & Digital Media • Careers—integrated with core content areas

  42. Viking New Tech Elective Courses • Chinese I • Health & PE • Fundamentals of Agriculture • Speech & Mass Media • Recommend Project Lead The Way courses • Intro to Engineering Design

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