Today’s ELA classroom faces challenges like never before. Teachers must address the rigor of TN’s standards, TNReady testing, and a wide range of student levels in their classrooms. Next-generation students are expectant and accustomed to the fast pace of the digital age, the ability to stay connected twenty-four hours a day, and answers at their fingertips. The purpose of this collaborative workshop is to identify and explore the best classroom practices that foster student independence, collaboration and success.