21st Century Learning at New Tech High

New Tech High School, Manor ISD,  was showcased in this interesting session highlighting the 3^rd year of a T-STEM grant totaling 4 million dollars.

 

·         300 students

·         Both MAC and PC platform.    The philosophy is that 21^st century students should use different tools, including the Itouch, laptops, desktops, during the school day.

·         It is called a 1:1 initiative with students using the equipment at school.

·         Project Based Learning using a rubric.

·         Block Scheduling with 80 minute classes.

·         Classes such as Social Studies and ELA are coupled and instructors use the team teaching approach.

·         Students can apply and are selected through a lottery system.

·         The first graduating class will take place in 2010-2011.

·         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_AVJGzIqJY

 

Karen Teeters