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THE CHANGING CLASSROOM
THEN
THE CHANGING CLASSROOM
NOW
Diversity
2009 Statistics Caucasian 65% Hispanic 16%* African American 13% Asian American 5%
* 30% by 2050
Blended resources
Traditional PrintProjectable (digital)Computer deliveredMobile devices
Differentiated instruction
Whole class
Small group
Individual
Teacher lead vs independent
Assessment Summative Formative Progress monitoring High stakes
Standardized State National (NAEP)
Other changes Technology
Wireless anytime anywhere access Engagement Transparency Assessment without testing Adaptive/individualized learning
Devices Laptops and desktops Netbooks Tablets Mobile phones Interactive Whiteboards Clickers
Information ExplosionSheer amount of info
From 2006 to 201o digital information increased 6 fold from 166 exabytes to 988 exabytes (161 exabyte is 3M times the information in all the books ever written)
1 byte = 1 character (letter or number)
I kilobyte = 1 paragraph 1000 kilobytes = I megabyte 1000 megabyte = 1 gigabyte 1 billion gigabytes = 1 exabyte
Classroom implications
Teaching how to acquire, sort, and use information is critical.
Evaluating the source is critical. Accuracy Bias
Cyber safety
Social networks
eMailing and texting
Porn sites
21st Century skills
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Communication
Learning A-Z’s Response to
the Changing Classroom
Improved Search Capability
Options Basic Advanced State Basal Core Curriculum
Search Tool
Assessment: Running record tool
Assessment: eQuizzes
eQuiz
eQuiz
eQuiz
Assessment
eAssessments
Phonological awareness
Phonics
Fluency
Literacy Bundle
Four-in-one Reading A-Z Raz-Kids Vocabulary A-Z Reading-tutors
Improved user experienceSingle log inEasier navigation
Changing Classroom Video