Open Up Resources Introduces the Future of Classroom Management and Learning with Interactive Classroom, Now in Beta for Grades 6-8 Math

Open Up Resources is excited to announce the beta launch of its highly anticipated Interactive Classroom platform, now available for 6-8 Math. This all-in-one solution is designed to centralize and streamline every aspect of classroom management, teaching, and student assessment, providing educators with an intuitive interface that complements their existing printed materials and online resources.

Unifying the Classroom Experience

Interactive Classroom (IC) is set to revolutionize the way teachers plan, teach, assign, assess, and report on student progress. With full integration into the Open Up 6–8 Math curriculum, the platform allows teachers to seamlessly navigate between printed materials and the digital environment, making lesson delivery more dynamic and engaging. The platform is compatible with Clever, ClassLink, and Edlink, ensuring smooth integration with existing educational technologies.

Key Features of Interactive Classroom:

• Plan: Access all Open Up 6–8 Math unit components, overviews, and lesson narratives directly within the platform, making lesson planning more efficient and cohesive.
• Teach: Teachers can present lessons directly in Interactive Classroom or toggle between printed and digital formats. The platform allows for real-time annotations and highlights, enhancing interactive learning.
• Assign: Easily assign lessons and assessments to individual students, groups, or entire classes. Teachers can also accommodate asynchronous learning for absent students. The platform supports manual grading with detailed feedback options.
• Assess: Built-in assessments are fully integrated and tagged with standards, offering a comprehensive approach to evaluating student progress. Teachers can assign assessments to various groups and track performance across different levels.
• Analyze: The robust reporting features allow teachers and administrators to pull detailed reports based on assignments and standards. Roll-up reports provide insights at the class, school, or district level, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Custom Views for Every User

Interactive Classroom offers tailored views for teachers, students, and administrators, ensuring that each user has the tools they need to succeed. Teachers can easily manage their classrooms, students can track and complete assignments, and administrators can access comprehensive reports to monitor progress across multiple classes and schools.

Join the Beta Program

The beta phase for Interactive Classroom is open from July 2024 to June 2025, offering educators a unique opportunity to experience the platform and provide valuable feedback to shape its final release. Educators interested in joining the beta can access all necessary assets, including screenshots and screen recordings, through Open Up Resources. Interested in joining? Contact us.

About Open Up Resources

Open Up Resources is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible educational resources to schools and districts across the nation. Our mission is to equip teachers with the tools they need to deliver engaging and effective instruction, fostering academic success for all students.