Join High Tech High in this groundbreaking new course that follows the educational experiences of various students in our schools. We will will listen to them as they tell us How To Teach Us.
When High Tech High educators go “on the road” to talk about our school, the first thing we ask the audience is to reflect on their most significant learning experiences.
Our first module, “Significant Learning” will look closely at these moments, first through the eyes of High Tech High students and then through those of our course’s participants.
We ask that you use this data to identify the principles of significant learning and to discuss what these might mean for your own practice.
What's included
1 video7 readings1 peer review
Show info about module content
1 video•Total 4 minutes
Significant Learning Video•4 minutes
7 readings•Total 70 minutes
Introduction To Course•10 minutes
Completion Policy•10 minutes
Obtaining Teacher Professional Development Credit•10 minutes
What is Significant Learning?•10 minutes
Just Listen: Youth Talk About Learning•10 minutes
Motivation, Engagement, and Student Voice•10 minutes
The Deeper Learning Instructional Triangle •10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Significant Learning Reflection•60 minutes
The Day-To-Day
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
The average student day looks very different at High Tech High that it does in traditional schools. In this module, students will talk about how their daily schedule has impacted their education. We will explore the reasons why a learning schedule within a school setting is so important and how you can incorporate student voice into its design. Finally we will charge course participants with designing a schedule for their ideal school. The will be shared with other course participants who will be asked to provide feedback.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 peer review
Show info about module content
1 video•Total 4 minutes
The Day-To-Day Video•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
How Not To Teach Us•10 minutes
Student Survey Results•10 minutes
Homework•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Your Dream Day•60 minutes
How We Show What We Know
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
Assessment is one of the most interesting aspects of project based learning. Students working in a multidisciplinary education style logically answer the question of “what have you learned?” in a multi-faceted manner. To assess students within their learning environments we use quite a few different models of engagement, and some we are even developing as we speak.In this module you will see how students learn at High Tech High as well as how teachers bring student voice into the assessment process. You will look at exhibitions, digital portfolios, and student led comments that are crafted by both the instructor and the students in tandem.
What's included
6 videos5 readings1 peer review
Show info about module content
6 videos•Total 32 minutes
How We Show What We Know Video•5 minutes
Rhianne's Presentation•10 minutes
High Tech High Chula Vista Exhibition Night “Festival Del Sol”•5 minutes
High Tech High Exhibition Night 2008•6 minutes
High Tech High Exhibition Night 2008•3 minutes
Chauncy’s Student Led Conference•4 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
Presentations Of Learning At High Tech High•10 minutes
High Tech High began in 2000 as a single charter high school launched by a coalition of San Diego business leaders and educators. It has evolved into an integrated network of schools spanning grades K-12, housing a comprehensive teacher certification program and a new, innovative Graduate School of Education.
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Reviewed on Dec 2, 2015
Accessible and filled with interesting resources to help you explore new learning models and foundational education concepts.
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Reviewed on Dec 10, 2015
Thoroughly enjoyed this course and feel it has improved me as a teacher. Assignment criteria could be clearer. Excellent compliment to the blended learning course.
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Reviewed on Sep 11, 2015
Great course for everyone who is interested in education and especially in the project-based learning.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.