Transformed by Technology at High Tech High
High Tech High, a network of K-12 public charter schools, uses rigorous projects and online portfolio assessments to revolutionize learning. Read the article.
High Tech High, a network of K-12 public charter schools, uses rigorous projects and online portfolio assessments to revolutionize learning. Read the article.
Release Date: 12/3/08
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- Ken Ellis
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- Carl Bidleman
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- Amy Erin Borovoy
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- Karen Sutherland
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- Doug Keely
- Neil Tan
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- Rob Weller
- Darren Kawasaki
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- Michael Pritchard
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HTH's Admissions process
We need a school like this everywhere. However, they didn't say how a student qualifies to get accepted to the school.
Good question, Cally.
I found this on the admissions page on HTH's website - it's basically a school of choice, that uses a lottery when they are at maximum capacity:
THE HTH SELECTION PROCESS
High Tech High schools endeavor to accommodate all students who apply for admission, however, when applications for admission exceed the number of spaces available, HTH uses a computerized lottery to determine admission. Spaces are allocated to form a student body that reflects the demographics of the region in which the school is located.
High Tech High
We need a school like this everywhere. However, they didn't say how a student qualifies to get accepted to the school. I wonder what the school load is for each student. Great idea, great school.
High Tech High
We need a school like this everywhere. However, they didn't say how a student qualifies to get accepted to the school. I wonder what the school load is for each student. Great idea, great school.
I miss San Diego
San Diego has got such cool stuff going on. Last year, MIT recently gave Heads On Fire a grant to build a 'FabLab' - basically a community technology laboratory:
http://www.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/from_idea_to_invention/7497/
Is this program partnered with them?
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Technology motivates student to learn
There is no getting around the fact that technology is here to stay and student are embracing it in all aspects of their lives 24/7. We have long know that students at career technical vocational centers are motivated to learn even though they are not the "brightest" students because they are doing hands-on work and have a purpose in learning. It is practical, useful and something they can relate too. I see that happening in a technical classroom and there is no denying the results. On the other hand, I do think to much technology is also harmful, especially at the early ages when children should be developing their mind rather than sitting in front of a computer and being entertained. Who knows what the long-term effects will be if we are producing a better society of learners and students or not.
learning
Wonderful video on assessments of learning
hello! thanks for your
hello! thanks for your video. nice ideas and interesting point of view. I'm interested in this kind of information on HIgh Tech and will be so much glad to view somenthing new by you. good job! have a nice day
Communication Technology
This one is one of the greatest videos that every school should have a share with the faculty. One of the things that created and impact in myself was the statement from the principal when he said "the main purpose of the technology in his school is for production and not for consumption".
Great Video!
It is really inspiring to
It is really inspiring to see high school students committed to their learning and actively working on projects that have real-life implications. I would like to see more of this type of innovative learning opportunity available to wider spectrum of students all through California.
High Tech High
Great video - I visited High Tech High in November with my educational technology doctoral group from Pepperdine University. I think we were all impressed, especially with the project based orientation of the school. I rely on projects and casual settings and a bit of chaos to create learning situations for my own students, and I was completely amazed to see if functioning like this at the high school level. No bells, flexible time, teachers making important decisions, kids enjoying themselves, and a sense of rigor. -- Terry