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N e w T e c h !. Opening: 2010 Location: CGHS Grades: 9-10 Students: 200-240. The Early College and New Tech “channels”. New Tech Application. Student Quote. “If someone asks, I tell them that my school makes sense. The projects relate to the real - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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New Tech!
Opening: 2010Location: CGHS
Grades: 9-10Students: 200-240
The Early College and New Tech “channels”
New Tech Application
Student Quote“If someone asks, I tell them that my school makes sense. The projects relate to the real world, so I never have to ask ‘why am I learning this?’ It’s challenging but in a good way. The way we integrate technology and presentations gives us skills we will use forever. Our school really prepares us for
what comes next.”
So, what’s it all about?• Teaching that engages: PBL and
other good teaching• Culture that empowers: “trust,
respect, and responsibility” • Technology that enables: cutting-
edge technology as a tool
Project Structure• you’ll be given an entry event (often a document)
– provides a problem that an organization needs solved– explains the role you’ll play in helping the organization
to solve the problem• groups are formed and you’ll write a contract • from the entry event, you’ll construct a Know/Need-
to-Know list• your teachers will help you learn the information
and skills needed for your group to successfully complete its project
• projects end with presentations (for example, PPTs, videos, websites, performances, etc.)
Student Quotes“At New Tech we learn to collaborate with people
even if we don’t like them because in the real world we’re not going to like everyone we have to work with.”
“I feel now I want to do my homework, not that I have to do my homework.”
“I feel like there’s a reason we’re learning. We’re not just
studying for a test.”
Teacher Quote"Sometimes, people worry that in a
group setting, kids will fall through the
cracks. I seethe opposite of that happening. The
kids in these groups watch out for each other.
They make sure that they're pulling their
weight.”
Teacher Quote"I just love the fact that the kids seem
to be more engaged, more active learners.
They really find learning fun.”
Superintendent Quote"One thing our students will say is we
don't have to ask why. We understand why
we have to understand skills and concepts in
order to do this project properly. That is the
big difference you will see.”
District Spokesperson“The students that go through New
Tech will graduate essentially going through
school in a real work environment.”
“a 21st century learning environment”
Lobby
Hallway
Integrated Learning Studio
Internet Café
9th Grade Classes1. English 9*2. Biology*3. Geography and History of the World*4. Algebra I (or passport out)5. Keystone integrated with Computer Applications6. Speech or P.E. 1 (passport out) [switch at semester]7. Directed Study Hall or Elective (passport out)8. Elective (passport out)
*Can be taken for weighted grade/Honors designation
“Non-traditional” Graduation Requirements
• Epsilen ePortfolio and ePortfolio presentation
• Four College Courses (dual credit, ACP, AP)
• Community Service Project • Internship
Are you…• open-minded and ready for a challenge?• interested in a small community where
everyone knows each other and people are valued for their contributions?
• interested in the world around you and in the emerging global community?
• willing to serve the local community?• prepared to use computers every day for
communicating, doing research, completing assignments, and creating presentations?
Are you…• ready to take responsibility for your own
learning and the learning of others?• ready to learn by doing and interested in
real-life learning experiences?• flexible and prepared to work with other
students, teachers, community members, business leaders, colleges, universities, and the community?
• prepared to be "under the microscope" with frequent visits by the many people interested in New Tech?
FAQ’s• Will I ever see my other friends?• Can I still play sports or work on the
Yearbook?• Can I earn an Indiana Academic
Honors Diploma?• Will this make me ready for college?• What if I don’t like it?
How will New Tech be different?
• a 21st century learning environment with more cutting-edge technology
• more Problem and Project Based Learning (PBL)
• focus on a professional culture of trust, respect, and responsibility
• more vertical and horizontal course integrations
• “non-traditional” graduation requirements
Similarities and Differences?
Information Meetings• January 19th ESC Board Room 6:30-8:30
p.m.• January 20th CGMSC LGI Room 6:30-
8:30 p.m.• January 21st CGMSN LGI Room
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Anyone can attend any venue. In other words, CGMSC
students and parents don't have to attend the 1/20 presentation at CGMSC.