The document describes features of a classroom designed for globally competitive students including electronic maps, print materials from around the world, a filtered email system, and an online meeting system. It notes multi-use space, fitness equipment, and an outdoor area with tables, a weather station and plants. Lockers and doors have keyless entry. Walls feature art and windows opening to the outdoor space. Tables enable collaboration and stability balls and floor mats offer seating options.

2. Classroom for the Future Globally competitive students Healthy and Responsible students Technology tools available to all students

3. Up-to-date globes and maps : electronic maps, updated continuously, and manipulable - One touch shows population, economic statistics, resources, etc Print-rich environment with cultural materials and business, news, arts, and sports magazines Filtered email system that allows students to safely communicate with other students around the globe On-line meeting/collaboration system networked to other schools in various locations Interactive fitness and game system Contemporary and classical art posters on walls

4. Tables for collaboration Chairs and stability balls Mats for sitting on floor Lockers with keyless entry Doors with keyless entry One wall with windows and a door going outside, - outdoor patio with tables for study, a weather station, and plants to care for. - outdoor exercise station - chin-up bar, jump rope multiuse floor space for whole-group meetings or for individual or small-group collaboration Ample electrical receptacles and power strips

7. Can replace bulky & heavy text books At 2 pounds, the Ipad is 10% of the 20lbs of textbooks student carry. Instead of stale pictures E-books can have links to video segments and animations. Students can highlight and make notes in the book Electronic textbooks cost 1/3 as much as printed editions Electronic textbooks can be updated more frequently

9. About 5,400 educational applications are available specifically for the IPad, of which nearly 1,000 can be downloaded free Puts a computer lab in every classroom

10. Teacher can send assignments to students Ipad Students complete assignments and submit them electronically Instructors can create events (such as test dates, presentation dates and times, and activities)

12. SMART Board or Active Board Several Benefits Posting of class notes Student absent, no problem Fewer Materials Actively engage students in whole class instruction Numerous resources available instantly

13. Also referred to as Clickers Allows for automatic feedback of every student Every student answers Teacher reports on individual students Students actively engaged in lesson through questioning and polling