Check out this recent blog posted by Schools that Can, written by ChiTech’s own TJ Pavlov, Teacher and Real-World Learning Program Manager on the importance of solving the right problems vs. problem-solving with Design Thinking. http://www.schoolsthatcan.org/problem-finding-problem-solving/
Each year, ChiTech hosts 2-3 exhibitions per year as part of its project-based learning curriculum. Exhibitions serve as public displays of students’ work. Many of the projects have been in the works for the past 10 weeks and are in conjunction with multiple departments. For instance, English, Engineering, and Math may team up to do…
JOIN THE 30+ ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE PROVIDING INTERNSHIPS TO CHITECH SENIORS IN FEBRUARY 2017. In the last two weeks, we have made incredible progress toward our year-end fundraising need. This email is about turning that progress into impact. With support from people like you, ChiTech can expand its Real-World Learning Programs by providing month long internships to the Class of 2017 (this year’s seniors)…
ChiTech was again featured in an issue of eSchool News about our efforts to close the STEM gap through project-based learning in partnership with SAP. Read on to learn more!
When thinking about education and field trips most of us automatically see them as student experiences. The role of the teacher is usually a chaperone who makes sure all students are where they are supposed to be and that no one gets left behind on the way back. Teachers need experiences outside of the classroom…
For the past 3 years, Chicago Tech Academy has partnered with the philanthropic group, T4Youth to raise money to support the school’s mission to inspire, educate, and connection a diverse next generation of technology leaders. This year, T4Youth broke its record by raising over $100k in support of project-based learning, STEM education, professional development, and…
