Education
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Why Oregon-Davis New Tech?
* 1 of only 62 schools in the country to adopt this 21st century educational model * 15:1 Student-Teacher ratio * All faculty members have received extensive training on technology implementation * New Tech instructors have received intensive training on the Project-based learning process * Corporation-wide wireless implementation * 1-1 Apple Macbooks for all students in grades 9-12 * 1 Mac Lab with 25 IMacs - 1 PC Lab with 25 PCs * 1 Mobile COW(Computers on Wheels) with 34 Macbooks * Interactive Polyvision Eno Boards in every classroom * Humanities New Tech room contains presentation stage with Bose Sound System * Grades 7-12 participate in Community Service Projects * Grades 11&12 partnership with Grades 7&8 for Mentoring & Leadership Activities * Starke County Youth Club Afterschool Program - Grades 7-12What is New Tech? What is Project Based Learning? The New Tech Network partners with public high schools to develop learning environments centered on a strong culture of trust, respect and responsibility. New Tech schools graduate collaborative, critical thinkers who are capable of framing and solving the problems that will shape our collective future. Oregon-Davis Jr/Sr High School has also partnered with the CELL(Center for Excellence in Learning) at the University of Indianapolis which serves as a leading collaborator for dynamic, innovative education change to dramatically impact student achievement throughout Indiana.
Project-based learning (PBL) is at the heart of our instructional approach. PBL uses technology and inquiry to engage students with issues and questions that are relevant to their lives. In New Tech classrooms, teachers design rigorous projects aligned to state and district standards and customize them to their location and the interests of students. Students then work in teams to acquire and apply knowledge and skills to solve problems. students, teachersNew Tech's approach to PBL fundamentally changes the role of teacher and student. Instead of traditional one instructor to many, New Tech instructors become coaches who guide students to take charge of their own learning, invent their own solutions,and develop self-management techniques.
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