diversity 2009 statistics caucasian 65% hispanic 16%* african american 13% asian american 5% *...

THE CHANGING CLASSROOM

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THE CHANGING CLASSROOM

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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