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As more teachers begin to participate in online classroom environments, the
departments of both Information Technology and Curriculum and Instruction
realize that a significant reprogrammning of the current classroom delivery
system is necessary to make the entire program more user friendly and more
compatible with other emerging technologies. Project participants have named
the new management system LearningXchange for several reasons that go to the
heart of our project. We are excited about creating a learning environment
using technology that will be motivational to students and that will make them
accountable for their own learning. We also believe that any classroom
management system should be easy for the teacher to use and be accessible by
students and parents at times and locations that are convenient. The system
will allow for meaningful exchange of information about lessons, assignments,
expectations and calendars between school and home and also the sharing of
information about curriculum among teachers. Additionally, we intend to change
the classroom atmosphere by creating a technology based, collaborative learning
environment as students share computers, information, ideas and support with
each other.
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