gotoClassroom is a education platform complete with the fundamental tools for educators to manage their classroom. Quickly and at no cost, teachers can create an online presence for each of
their classrooms. Our platform also stands as a hub for organizing and launching useful third party education apps and tools seamlessly integrating them into each classroom.
2. enable and engage
gotoClassroom
- enable students to discover active
learning and demonstrate their potential
- exposing educators to a centralized
location for their classroom
- organize, distribute, and integrate
edTech tools
3. together worldwide
gotoTheWorld
- promote international EdTech
developers and markets
- localize for use globally
- facilitating dialogues across the
world
4. co-founders
Henry Quach
CTO
Lead developer
Bug squasher
Kimberlie Dang
CNO
3rd Party Strategist
Early mornings
Nguyen Dinh
CEO
Product strategist
77 WPM
5. the problem
digital technology landscape
Technology is reaching ubiquity
- 50% students k-12 own laptops, 39% own smartphones (1)
- internet access has reached 93% of classrooms (2)
- computer use has increased to 43% of instructional time (2)
- 92% Educators wish to see more EdTech in classrooms (3)
- increasing consciousness of time, money, access with technology
implementation
6. the problem
money
- 40% educators spend ~$250 annually on EdTech tools(1)
- high cost of implementing and maintaining platforms
access
- connecting with 85% of students who have access to
computers or mobile technologies at home(2)
- insufficient institutional infrastructure or IT support
time
- searching for and enabling new technologies
7. competition
typical LMS deficits
- obtrusive and cumbersome user experience
- poor integration of 3rd party software tools
and applications
- underdeveloped student engagement
- lagging in third party support
9. a learning management system
standard features
- course calendars and attendance
- grades, assignment creation and
hand-in, assessments
class engagement tools
- discussion board, class and individual
blog-style feed
- peer-mentorship and in-class
messaging
10. flexibility and continuity
attractive contemporary UI design: intuitive, fast, and engaging
no-local infrastructure: server side updates and maintenance
- secure cloud based data storage and access
single sign-in for complete access to utilities
no pop-ups, window switching, downloads
11. professional development
your classroom - your brand
- register your classes under a domain
name
- build your online presence and
professional space
- connect with your network and
students
12. applications
solution makers
- emphasis on 3rd party support
- custom made analytical tools, creation
tools, managing tools, social tools
- seamless integration into platform
content creators
- individualized dashboard and class
themes
- personalization effects and templates
- resume/CV builders
13. the market
estimated $7.98B in revenue for 2013 in EdTeck industry (1)
- growth rate of 2.5% annually
- 41% instructional support, 40% content, 17% platforms
$429M venture capitalist investments into EdTech industry in 2011 (2)
BYOD: will be common and widespread in classrooms(3)
- increase of usage and ownership of cheap/powerful devices
usage of devices is diverse (4)
- research, homework, assignments, textbooks, notes, quizzes, exams,
presentations
enterprises using LMS to train employees (5)
14. our audience
facilitators of knowledge:
- k-12 and higher education
- tutoring communities
- inverted and hybrid classrooms
- special interest open online
courses
- enterprise training
market needs:
- increasing learning potentials
- creating student engagement
- aligning with academic
standards
- eases teaching
- reduces financial burden
15. gotoClassrom future
scalability
feature updates: evolving standard features, applications and user
experience
app store: increase the diversity and volume of quality EdTech solutions
personalization: classrooms, dashboards, resumes, discussion board, blogs
district/institutional dashboards
localization: multiple languages
16. the outlook
Opportunities
- student prep, assessments e-advising
industry
- increase of BYOD trend
- availability of WiFi
- incorporating makerspaces and
new digital technologies
- partnerships
- gametization increasing
engagement and retention
Challenges
- tracking tools and analytics
- privacy and data security
- educational accountability and
accreditation
- accessibility
Editor's Notes
////gotoClassroom’s goals
students: increase learning potentials, delivers an engaging learning environment, provide resources for learning and development
educators: eases teaching, reduces financial burden, creates/maintains/manages classroom data and logistics, online continuity and centralization
tools: organize, manage and promote 3rd party edTech solutions. Seamless integration, simple deployment
localization: allowing users of different languages, cultural backgrounds to easily access our platform
forums: promote conversations and networking between institutions, educators, and students
applications: increase awareness and opportunities for worldwide EdTech developers
Landscape:
becoming ever present: cheaper and more powerful
devices and technology are dynamic, varied and versatile
connectivity brings global knowledge, collaboration, networking closer
recognition of the possibilities to change and improve
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(1)http://www.statista.com/statistics/273632/mobile-device-ownership-of-students-in-the-united-states-by-education-level/
(2)http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED509514
(3)http://www.edudemic.com/teachers-use-education-technology/
money
institutions may not always have the funds to implement new technologies
cost of creating, maintaining, switching to new platforms is high
cost of bandwidth, supplemental resources, training
consistent and reliable wifi
access
typical use of many separate technologies/platforms
poor access to student institutional data, security tools
time
institutions/educators lack the time to learn and develop the skills to properly use new technologies
teachers independantly educate themselves towards new tools
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(1)http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED509514
(2)http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org
Competitive deficits:
antiquated and clunky user interface
3rd party solutions, developer support is lacking
applications are unintegrated
popups, downloads, window switching
high cost of implementation
IT support and maintenance, infrastructure
registration, updates, customization
time: setup, user training
LMS:
the fundamental features to manage classrooms
set hand-in dates and class goals
create quizzes and assessments
allows educators to digitize, manage, export class data
collect attendance, grades
class engagement tools
discussion boards, peer-mentorship (students asking/receiving) p2p support
inclass messaging, e-mails
class blog listing, accomplishments, due dates, milestones, discussions
design
intuitive design, low number of clicks, easy navigation, minimal redundancy
cost
free: encourages experimentation, no financial burden to educators/students
infrastructure
all server side: no local maintenance or IT support required
updates can be frequent, instant and background
single sign-in
for dashboard, classes, discussions, application installation/use
Allows educators to outline:
education: bachelors, graduate work, certifications
experience: teaching positions, work experience
accomplishments:
papers/research: previous work and current findings, can outline peers and research teams
contact: contact for networking, students and institutions (linkedIn, twitter, facebook) office hours etc.
API:
free, open, documented API encourages 3rd party development
full and seamless integration into the platform inteface
simple and hassle free deployment to userbase
allows infinite possibilities in software potentials:
classroom analytical tools: student engagement, assessments, progress reports, learning potentials, personalization
creation tools: slide creation, game creations, flashcards, collaboration
managing tools: gradebooks, attendance, calendars, notifications, resources
social tools: conferencing, messaging, message boards, networking, blogging
k-12: traditional school systems trying to manage classroom sizes, core standards, financial burden, student progress and outcomes
inverted: facilitating the growing trend of having the classroom being a place for applying, analyzing and creating
promotes active learning, peer help, speed of progress, improves test scores
www.flipped-history.com/2012/12/flipped-learning-democratic-education.html
special interest: MOOC style online learning from experts in all forms
enterprise training: corporations requiring an inexpensive but powerful way to train employees
reduction in time and cost, immediate evaluations, simple and easy deployment
75% organizations consider upgrading/changing their current systems
25% use multiple LMS to meet their needs
http://blog.commlabindia.com/lms-hosting/learning-management-system-statistics-infographic
apps: providing our tools and the curated tools of others
give developers an opportunity to find a market and become successful
personalization: supports user retention by making an online space that reflects them
institutional dashboards: overarching management of district classrooms. administrator, teacher, student, parent statstics
aligns with core values, technologies and standards of institution
localization: supporting multiple languages
opportunities:
these shows EdTech trends and future pursuits
challenges:
represent obstacles and considerations that will outline our goals and values
