Presentation from CUE 2010 on how the New Tech High School model transforms the culture, technology, and instruction at a school.

1. Paul Curtis & Chris Walsh New Tech Network March 4, 2010

2. Your Need to Knows The NTK Bin http://tiny.cc/ntkbin

3. Our Kids Need Help

6. Demolition Time

7. Blow it up! Teacher centered Student centered Working alone on short, simple tasks Working in teams on long, complex tasks Accountable to teacher Accountable to peers Passive learning Active learning Static information Dynamic information

8. Design Time

13. The Tools

15. Build: The Foundation

17. Lessons Learned: > Shared vision matters > Think systemically

18. Build: The Space

20. Megan Video Clip

21. Megan Video Clip

22. Megan Video Clip

24. Build: The Culture

26. Lessons Learned: > Early investment in a positive culture really pays off

27. Build: The Curriculum

29. A new instructional approach TEACHER: An active mentor and collaborator in the learning process PROJECT Project Based Learning

30. A new instructional approach TEACHER: An active mentor and collaborator in the learning process PROJECT Project Based Learning I know why I’m learning this and I care about it, too. We met 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 towards a common goal. I’ve hit an obstacle that I need help to overcome.

32. “ Move that bus!”

33. The Final Result Megan Video Clip

34. OMG! What Alumni Say

36. Schools transformed: 40 AND GROWING!

37. Your Need to Knows The NTK Bin http://tiny.cc/ntkbin

38. Paul Curtis & Chris Walsh pcurtis [at] newtechnetwork.org cwalsh [at] newtechnetwork.org