The document discusses extending learning both in and outside the classroom through digital means. It notes how traditional education systems focus on teachers rather than students, and presents strategies for taking a more student-centered approach to digital learning. These include recognizing the important role of home and family in student achievement, creating online platforms to support learning at home, and leveraging digital games and simulations to bring subjects to life. The document advocates that collective efforts are needed from all parties to better utilize digital tools and move progress on student outcomes.

1. Game Changing: Extending
learning both within the classroom
and without the classroom
Krishan Patel
Director of Product Management
CFY
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2. Oregon Trail
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3. Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
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4. $20 Billion
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6. Questions
1. How do we rethink digital learning given a
student-centered lens on education?
2. What are some surprising observations from
the field?
3. What can all of us in this room do to move
the needle on student achievement?
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7. Questions
1. How do we rethink digital learning given a
student-centered lens on education?
2. What are some surprising observations from
the field?
3. What can all of us in this room do to move
the needle on student achievement?
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8. Education Lens
Traditional Lens Student-Centered Lens
Teacher
Child
Parent
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9. Explaining Student Achievement Differences
in State to State Comparisons
Family and School
Home Factors Factors
67% 33%
*Barton, P. E., Coley, R. J., & Educational Testing Service (ETS). (2007). The family: America’s smallest school: Educational Testing Service.
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10. Explaining Student Achievement Differences
in State to State Comparisons
Family and
Home Factors
67% 33%
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11. Explaining Student Achievement Differences
in State to State Comparisons
Family and
Home Factors
67% 33%
Comprised of:
• Parent Education Level
• Parent Income Level
• Learning Activities Done
in the Home
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12. Explaining Student Achievement Differences
in State to State Comparisons
Family and
Home Factors
67% 33%
Comprised of:
• Parent Education Level
• Parent Income Level
• Learning Activities Done
in the Home
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13. Questions
1. How do we rethink digital learning given a
student-centered lens on education?
2. What are some surprising observations from
the field?
3. What can all of us in this room do to move
the needle on student achievement?
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14. MyHomeLearning.com
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16. SlinkyBall
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17. Real Lives
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18. Questions
1. How do we rethink digital learning given a
student-centered lens on education?
2. What are some surprising observations from
the field?
3. What can all of us do to move the needle on
student achievement?
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19. To get involved, email g4c@cfy.org
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