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Developed by business leaders New Tech was started by community and business leaders in 1996New Tech was started by community and business leaders in 1996 It was designed to mirror the workplace through the use of real-world projects, relevant technology, and professional interactionsIt was designed to mirror the workplace through the use of real-world projects, relevant technology, and professional interactions 9/7/ NEW TECH NETWORK © 2010
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New Tech Network is a school development organization. With more than 14 years experience, we are proud to support 62 thriving schools across the nation that serve students of all abilities, interests, aspirations and socio-economic backgrounds. 9/7/ NEW TECH NETWORK © 2010
Our Journey to New Tech? 9/7/2015NEW TECH NETWORK © AYP & Poor Test Scores Lack of Student Engagement Restructuring Efforts Community Impact Best Practices Support of the Network
Changing technologies and economics are fueling employer and community demand for new knowledge and interpersonal skills. How do we shift our school to prepare all kids for life, work, and college?
Employer’s Perspective Are They Really Ready to Work? Employers’ perspectives on the basic knowledge and applied skills of new entrants to the 21st century U.S. workforce, Partnership for 21 st Century Skills, /7/ NEW TECH NETWORK © 2010
Danville New Tech Learning Outcomes Content Literacy Collaboration Critical Thinking Oral Communication Written Communication Work Ethic
The Heart of the Model Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) Integrated Cross Curricular Courses 1:1 Environment-Smart Integration of Technology in all Courses Progression and Mastery of 21 st Century Skills Collaborative Leadership including students, staff, and administration
New Tech schools Graduate collaborative, critical thinkers who are capable of framing and solving the problems that will shape our collective future. Help students meet state standards as well as mastering 21st century skills. Easily integrate specialized curriculum programs Succeed in a variety of settings, including stand-alone facilities and schools co-located on larger campuses. 9/7/ NEW TECH NETWORK © 2010
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RIGOROUS CORE CURRICULUM INTEGRATED COURSES COLLEGE COURSES SENIOR PROJECTS PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS INTERNSHIPS & COMMUNITY SERVICE 9/7/2015NEW TECH NETWORK ©
“Old school” activity timeline Teaching that lacks engagement Lecture Writing Exercise Peer Edit Textbook Activity Culminating Project Lecture Textbook Activity TEACHER: a "sage" who provides all context, scope, and information resources 9/7/ NEW TECH NETWORK © 2010
“Old school” activity timeline Teaching that engages Lecture Writing Exercise Peer Edit Textbook Activity Culminating Project Lecture Textbook Activity Why am I learning this? I need a computer to make sense of this… I’m just saying what I think the teacher wants… Ugh… they don’t know what I’m talking about. TEACHER: a "sage" who provides all context, scope, and information resources 9/7/ NEW TECH NETWORK © 2010
A new instructional approach 9/7/2015NEW TECH NETWORK © TEACHER: An active mentor and collaborator in the learning process ANALYSIS & REFLECTION DEFINING THE PROBLEM GROUP PLANNING RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION GUIDED ACTIVITIES/DIRECT INSTRUCTION DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS PROJECT Project Based Learning
TEACHER: An active mentor and collaborator in the learning process ANALYSIS & REFLECTION DEFINING THE PROBLEM GROUP PLANNING RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION GUIDED ACTIVITIES/DIRECT INSTRUCTION DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS PROJECT Project Based Learning A new instructional approach 9/7/2015NEW TECH NETWORK © I know why I’m learning this and I care about it, too. We meet people in our community who are affected by our project. I know I have the experiences and skills I need for the future. I feel like my classmates understand me and we’re working toward a common goal. I’ve hit an obstacle that I need help to overcome.
Teaching that engages Teacher centeredStudent centered Working alone on short, simple tasks Working in teams on long, complex tasks Accountable to teacherAccountable to peers Passive learningActive learning Static informationDynamic information 9/7/ NEW TECH NETWORK © 2010
Technology that supports deep learning 9/7/2015NEW TECH NETWORK © Students share their work on projects Teachers collectively develop and modify projects across the network Authentic assessment tools capture real-world skills in a formal and consistent manner A library of resources continuously evolves through teacher use and development A shared learning environment gleans and disseminates best practices across a quickly expanding network of schools
Technology that supports deep learning 9/7/ NEW TECH NETWORK © 2010
9/7/2015NEW TECH NETWORK © WIGGIO (Echo) BLACKBOARD (Echo) GOOGLE DOCS PREZI MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE ADOBE CS4 PREMIUM TWITTER DIGITAL CAMERAS FLIP CAMERAS MOVIE MAKER
9/7/2015NEW TECH NETWORK © Integrated course: American Studies
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9/7/2015NEW TECH NETWORK © The Network includes 62 high schools in 14 states 16 schools in Indiana 7 schools in Texas 6 schools in Michigan 5 schools in North Carolina 62 SCHOOLS AND GROWING!
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