On the High Tech High website they have a great series of short clips with classroom & project management tips. Check it out…
HTH Structures: Classroom Management
Teachers at HTH strive to create classroom environments where students feel a strong sense of community and demonstrate respect for each other and for the teacher. One norm that many teachers establish is to give the speaker undivided attention when he or she is speaking. Other teachers establish class jobs or chores so that students take responsibility and ownership over their classroom space.
Author: Lillian Hsu
HTH Structures: Project Management
HTH Teachers use a variety of strategies to help students stay organized and focused during project time. Many teachers organize students into different departments or crews; students also take on defined roles within a group. To make use of their time wisely, group members complete a daily plan outlining each person’s responsibilties.
Author: Lillian Hsu
HTH Structures: Entry Activities
Entry activities are routines that teachers use at the beginning of class to engage students quickly. Most HTH teachers have a clear daily agenda that prepares students for the day ahead. Many also create a warm-up activity that focuses students on a writing, drawing, or problem-solving task. Other teachers create a daily ritual that builds community among the students.
Author: Lillian Hsu