NextGenWeb recently traveled to Philadelphia, PA for a facility tour at the School of the Future. The School of the Future is a public school in the Philadelphia School District that utilizes state of the art broadband technology to provide a real 21st century learning experience for its students.
The School of the Future is financed using public funds, and did not cost more to build or to maintain than any other public school. Through innovative thinking and new learning models, the School of the Future is able to apply new technologies to everyday learning while operating on a public school budget.
Throughout the school students and teachers have access to high speed broadband. This is necessary due to the fact that classes are conducted on what is called the “portal”, an online environment that serves many purposes. The “portal” allows students and teachers to view their classes, assignments, calendar, meal plan, as well as fill out student operated surveys. Broadband also comes in handy as the students use instant messenger services to communicate with other students and teachers.
Click below to view a tour of the School of the Future
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June 24th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Where was this when I was in school? All we usually had were text books that were 5 years outdated, wooden rulers and a bunsen burner. The educational resources available to today’s youth are incredible.