Presentation deck used at the Model Schools Conference in Orlando 2012. Presentation on KP Compass and how we use game theory to increase student engagement in our concept driven mastery system. www.kpcompass.com

1. Game Theory
High Rigor
Online Accountability
Content Mastery
www.kpcurriculum.com/msc.html
The next generation learning platform.
Note: The video of this session
Nai Wang
Founder & President http://youtu.be/MSyObZ0Oico
Jonathan Major
Chief Strategy Officer

2. We want to change Learning

3. Is the testing system broken?

4. Textbooks of Yesterday don’t fit
with the students of Tomorrow.

5. Technology Gap in Education
Needs Picture

6. Content provided has low
accountability, Rigor & Relevance

7. Lack of student Engagement

8. The Broken System
• Broken Tests
• Broken Textbooks
• Low Rigor & Relevance
• Lack of Student Engagement

9. = Overwhelmed Teacher

10. We Need a Revolution
Picture

11. Agenda
• Linear vs Non-Linear Curriculum
• Classical Testing vs Concept Mastery
• Show it in action
• The Power of Game Theory
• The Value of Data Analytics
• Rigor / Relevance

12. Jon’s Story
• Alternative education
• Wilderness school
• Public and private
• International
• Independent learning
• The military / intelligence paradox

13. Nai’s Story
• Made in Taiwan
• Grew up in Chinese restaurant
• ESL / ADHD
• Daydreamed & Bored
• Average scores
• Didn’t fit the system
• Video Games
• Why are you listening to this kid???

14. Box? … What Box?
• Rules? What rules?
• Free thinking

15. Fix the System

16. Who’s here
• Middle School
• High School Teachers
• Directors or Administrators
• Models Schools
• Other

17. Fixing the Curriculum
• Problem 1: Most curriculum is canned
• Textbooks are linear
• Off the shelf lessons
• Teachers love to customize but can’t

18. Fixing the Curriculum
• Problem 2: A plethora of free resources
• YouTube
• Wikipedia
• .edu
• TED
• Khan Academy

19. Speak Up 2011: Key Findings
• 60% HS students use mobile device for schoolwork
– < 30% two years ago – projected 75% by the end of 2012
• 50% of parents say: “personalize instruction and extend learning”
– Jumped nearly 20% in two years
• 99% of students want textbooks online
• 93% of parents agree
• 47% of teachers currently use NO digital aides

20. Breaking the Linear Model
• Disaggregate textbooks
• Nonlinear units
• Concept containers
• Identify knowledge objects
• Concept Driven Mastery

21. Personal Learning Environment
• Pick and choose education
• Adaptive learning modules
• Mulit-source / integrated
• Student-centered
• Pillars of PBL

23. We’re in a rEvolution

24. Innovation is Happening
• 100’s of new startups
• Lots of new innovations
• Government mandates for technology
• Khan Academy
• School of One

25. Only in Math & Science

26. Education Technology is Exciting
• KP = 12 years of innovation, born from CTE
• Developing solutions in non-linear subjects
• System that is scalable
• Organic & adapts to student & teacher
• Easy to use

27. “Technology pedagogy needs to be
integrated with knowledge
pedagogy”
Dr. Sue Gendron
MSC 6/23/2012

28. Reimagining Testing

29. Problems with Tests
• Teaching to the test / standards
• Summative = necessary evil
• High stakes does not result in retention

30. Flip the Test with ARMS
Adaptive Remediation and Mastery System

31. KP Compass Demo

32. Module with Concepts

33. Abundant Assessments

34. Student Feedback

35. Class Data

36. Test Results Data

37. Teacher Dashboard

38. Student Feedback Page

40. Using Tests to Learn
• Abundant Assessments
• Item Response Theory
• Immediate Feedback
• Build Confidence
• Mastery = Formative Success

41. High Rigor

42. “Quadrant A is not bad.
A is essential, but it is
only the beginning”
Dr. Willard Daggett
MSC 6/23/2012
We want to take care of A – so that you can teach in D

43. www.kpcurriculum .com/msc.html
• Go there to request information or ask for an
account.

44. Game Theory & Gamification

45. The Video Game Generation

46. Most Education Games are
Cheesy

47. Game Theory is not a Game

48. What is Game Theory?
• The mathematics of human choices
• Students = engagement
• Teachers = efficiency
• Us = improvement

49. Kromey Levels UP with knowledge!

50. Rewards & Motivation: KP Compass
• Intrinsic vs Extrinsic
• Funneling = Path of least resistance
• Exploring = K-Bots
• Leading = Knowledge Leveling
• Collecting = Badges and Trophies

51. Life’s a Game
• The future of Gamification
– Education – Career – Social
• Think FourSquare
• Mozilla Badges
• Achievement vs. Assessment
• Games WORK!

52. We want to create an addiction
To education

55. Non Scripted
The System Just Works

56. Student Centered &
Teacher Driven
Let’s you FLIP out!

57. Student Centered & Teacher Driven
• Increased Engagement
• Teachers as Coaches
– Maintain the ability to change
– Organic system
• Flip the Classroom
• Location Free (starbucks)

58. Data and Analytics
• The personalized world
– SEM
– Recommendations
– Google Adwords
– Facebook Personalization
• It’s all driven by data
• Data can be amazing... why not for education?

59. BIG Data
• EVERYthing is tracked
• KP Compass gets smarter
• Predict outcomes
• Target efforts
• Limitless possibilities

60. Create Learning Paths
• Multi-modality suggestions
• Suggest education paths
• Suggest career paths
• Networked individuals -> Social Banding
• Badging – Certification – Validation

61. This is Real World…
This is Relevance

62. Measuring the Outcomes
Metric Version 7 (offline) KP Compass (online)
Summative Formative +
Users Tested 250,000 + 10,000 +
Teacher Time Per Module 12 hrs 3 hrs
Student Time Per Module 1 hr (engagement undetermined) 2-3 hr (engagement required)
Avg. Tests Taken Per Module 1 7+
Assessment Points 25-30 150-250
Speed of Completion 1x (16 modules per semester) 3x (53 modules per semester)
Retention 1 mo / 3 mo 50% / 25% 75% / 60%
Competition / Game No Yes
‘Big Data’ Analytics No Yes
Test Overlay / Predicting No Yes

63. Try it out for yourself
• Smartphone or tablets
• www.kpcompass.com
• ICLE12
• Preview new look
• Take a few tests and learn

64. Vision
• Revolutionize education
• Change the textbook industry
• Student centered / Mobile first
• Create the EPIC WIN – Ray McNulty
• Make learning FUN!
www.kpcompass.com
ICLE12

66. Demand the rEvolution
Don’t settle
Require more from publishers
Adopt mastery

67. What to do next?
• Start using our technology to create lessons
• Work with KP as
– Individual teacher
– Partner of school district
– Share your lessons
• Encourage others & spread the word
• www.kpcompass.com
• Course Code ICLE12

68. nai@kpcurriculum.com
800-701-6323 x913