How does the iPad support student success?
The iPad is just another tool, how does it fit within educational standards? Let's also look at the International Society of Technology in Education's, National Education Technology Standards for Students and the Common Core standards.
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Common Core Standards
What are the Common Core Standards?
Florida's "Next Generation Sunshine State Standards" are based on the National Common Core Standards adopted in 2010. Language Arts and Mathematics are currently available on the Common Core app you already installed. For more information about the National Common Core Standards, go to: http://www.corestandards.org/ Since, at this writing, almost all the states have adopted these standards, there are many resources on the internet, just do a Google search to find a starting point for your classroom.
The Common Core app you installed will be updated when any changes are made in the standards. Check for updates in the App Store in the "Updates" section. Updates are always free.