nex-gen+Academy


 * Presenter: || Dr. Michael Stanton ||
 * Presenter: || Amelia Milazzo ||
 * Company: || nex+gen Academy ||
 * email: || michael.stanton@nexgenacamey.com ||
 * Title: || nex+gen Academy: The Next Generation in Learning ||
 * Audience: || Administration/Leadership ||
 * || High School ||
 * || Higher Education ||
 * || Industry/community partners ||
 * Description: || Modeling best practices with educational technology ||
 * || So, what will be so special about nex+gen Academy? First, it will be small, opening with about 220 students and growing to no more than 450. Research is showing that many students fare better in a smaller setting. We will insure that every one of our students is known well by at least one caring adult with a personalized pathway supporting their dreams. Second, nex+gen will offer a very different teaching and learning system in which project based learning methods, with students always working together in teams, resonating throughout every moment of every day in every course. In fact, many of our classes will be taught in an interdisciplinary setting in which students will have subjects such as English and History taught together or even Geometry and Art Design Principles. Third, nex+gen will provide 1 laptop for every student for every moment of their day in our school. Cutting edge and proven Technology will be integrated with teaching and learning for an exciting, inspiring, 21st century learning environment. The final special element of nex+gen Academy will be the integration of 21st century skills throughout every project and every activity. Our students, when they leave our school will be proficient and advanced in oral communication and self-confidence. Their written communication skills in a variety of styles will be noticeably strong. They will be able to do critical thinking including problem solving, and their collaboration skills will be high. Technology use for our students, who we are calling digital natives, will be progressive and productive. Students will be exposed to and apply ethical practices and beliefs necessary for success in the work settings of the 21st century. ||
 * NETS: || NETS for Students ||
 * || NETS for Teachers ||
 * || 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning 1. Creativity and Innovation 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making ||
 * Permissions: || None ||