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Pearson CEO Fallon Talks Common Core, Rise of ‘Open’ Resources

Marketplace K-12

He also talked about how he thinks policy shifts like the implementation of the common-core standards and the adoption of “open” educational resources are likely to affect the K-12 market, and his company’s work. We’re very confident that our products are aligned to the common core. John Fallon CEO, Pearson.

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Digital Storytelling and Stories with the iPad

wwwatanabe

It is great differentiation for all students including ELL, gifted, and special needs. It increases student engagement in a meaningful and relevant task. Common Core Standards Many specific content standards can be addressed through digital stories. To utilize this, create an account from the iPad.

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Digital Storytelling and Stories with the iPad

wwwatanabe

It is great differentiation for all students including ELL, gifted, and special needs. It increases student engagement in a meaningful and relevant task. Common Core Standards Many specific content standards can be addressed through digital stories. To utilize this, create an account from the iPad.

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Design Thinking + STEM = Student Engagement!

Graphite Blog

Either on paper or in an iPad app, each group drew what they wanted their packaging to look like. To tie in with our Common Core math standards, each group determined the cost of the supplies and used measurements (in centimeters and inches) of the Kendama to decide how much of each supply they would need.

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6 Stand-alone Lesson Plans for Subs

Ask a Tech Teacher

Have students name digital devices they see in the classroom–iPads, phones, printer, computers, and more. Your prep: Provide access to classroom Smartscreen so sub can draw and label the digital student. Students engage in a gameshow-style competition to assess student knowledge on a specific or general topic.

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Why Should Schools go with Google Apps and Chromebooks?

Educational Technology Guy

v=MeSBorbRZOA&feature=youtu.be Chromebooks for Education [link] What is Google Apps for Education? link] Google Apps - who else is using it? Lots of schools! over 2400 school districts in the US use Google Apps.

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Best Math Apps For Kids

Fractus Learning

Available in English and Spanish and on Android, iPad, and iPhone devices, your kid may have found their new favorite bedtime routine. With four different worlds and 23 game characters, Monster Math offers an engaging way for kids to learn over 67 math skills. The tool offers three challenge levels, Wee Ones, Little Kids, and Big Kids.