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NYC iSchool
Location: New York, New York
The iSchool, located in New York City, is a public high school that combines innovative use of technology with a problem-based approach to learning. Started in 2008 with support from NYC Schools Chancellor Joel Klein and in collaboration with Cisco, iSchool students have the opportunity to engage in real world problems connected to projects and organizations throughout New York City and the world as a whole.
Highlights:
Features of the iSchool:- problem-based learning
- internships
- innovative use of technology
- advisory program
- individualized attention and learning program
Links:
- NYC iSchool (website) - http://www.nycischool.org/
- NYC iSchool (Facebook) - https://www.facebook.com/pages/NYC-iSchool/152265631474191
- http://www.aalf.org/articles/view.php?ArticleID=109 - Article by Kirsten Olson on NYC iSchool
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problem-based learning
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