2. 1 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
The Classroom Lecture
Lectures focus only on Transfer of Information (Memorization), and NOT on Assimilation of
Information (Understanding)
Introductory Physics Lecture. – Harvard University
One-way
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The Changing Model of Learning
Transfer of
Information
Assimilation of
Information
• Memorization
• Concept Delivery
• Understanding
• Problem Solving
Memorization Vs. Understanding. You can forget facts, but you won’t forget understanding
Only Good
Students Learn
Everybody Learns
Lecture-based Discussion-based
4. 3 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
Evidence Of Effectiveness
Schools across the board have shown that discussion and understanding-based classes are clearly
more effective than traditional models
Increase in Concept Test Scores
Traditional lecture-based teaching
Discussion-based learning
Discussion-based Class
Source: Eric Mazur, Harvard University Study
Source: Eric Mazur, Harvard University
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBYrKPoVFwg
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Pioneers of The New Education Model
Pioneers
Eric Mazur, PhD
Harvard University
Salman Khan
MIT, Khan Academy
Methodology & Results
“2 million unique visitors every month”
www.khanacademy.org
Many institutions, traditional and newly established are embracing the new learning model for its
effectiveness
Credentials
• Tenured Physics professor at
Harvard University
• Pioneered discussion-based
methods since 1990
• World-acclaimed speaker and
advocate of new pedagogy
• MIT and Harvard Business
School graduate
• Founded Khan Academy on
the “Flipped” classroom
model
• Funded by Google and Bill &
Melinda Gates Ftn
• Video lectures viewed by Bill
Gates and kids for learning
Video Lectures
Discussion &
Problem Solving
Homework Classroom
Question Assess Discuss
“Farewell, Lecture”
All in the Classroom
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Changing Time Allocation in Education
Delivery
(Classroom)
Understanding
(Homework)
Existing
Understanding
(Classroom)
Delivery
(Homework)
New (“Flipping the Class”)
• Student:
lecture note taking
• Teacher:
Reading lecture notes
• One-way information
flow
• Student learning happens
outside of classroom -
homework
• Minimal teacher feedback
• Advance preparation
• Materials available before
class
• Discussion –based
learning
• Two-way information
flow
• Peer-learning
• Instant assessment
• Focus on student
understanding
REPETITION
UNIQUE TO EACH CLASS
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Technology Required For New Learning Environment
Before Class
During Class
After Class
Assessment
• Classroom preparation
• Lecture maker
• Interactive classroom
Solutions
• Homework Management
Solution
• Online lectures
• Instant Assessment
Technology is required to adopt the new model of teaching
prep
class
test
9. 8 PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
DOT-PATTERN
BLUETOOTH
INFRA-RED
CAMERA
Swedish pen technology and Japanese manufacturing practices provides the best handwriting
capturing tool available
Core Technology I – Hardware
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Core Technology II – Content Conversion from Analog to Digital
Our technology provides the cheapest way to convert Analog to Digital
Digital Textbooks Digital Student Notebooks Print Media + Rich Media
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Core Technology III – Software Application
Comprehensive Education Solutions
Interactive Classroom Solution
Homework Management
& Lecture Creation Solution
Distance Learning Solution
Instant Assessment
class
test
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Before Class – Lecture Maker
• Lectures can be created economically and easily
• Created lecture can be saved and distributed digitally
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During Class - Interactive Classroom
1.
Jane, please explain
your work on the
board
2.
I divided the shape
into six pieces…
3.
Something is wrong…
4.
Tony’s right, Jane’s
method was correct but
there was an error.
Everyone, here’s Tony’s
answer. Tony, care to
explain?
5.
Hey! That’s same
as me!
6.
Me too! I think this is
probably the simplest
way …
Digital Pens
• Discussion-based learning
• Peer Learning
class
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During Class – Instant Assessment
• Easy test administration
• Automatic grading and analysis
• Instant assessment
test
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After Class - Homework Management
• Capturing Homework Digitally
• Audio recording for richer content
• Email directly to teacher
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After Class - Homework Management (Feedback)
• Immediate Feedback from Teacher
• Feedback with Audio Instruction
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After Class - Mobile Viewing
• All content can be viewed on mobile devices (Android)
• Printed content can be augmented with rich media
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After Class - Distance Learning Solution
• Real-time online lectures
• All content can be recorded digitally for review
Student 2
Student 1 Student 3
