ISTE 2013: Building Technology into the Common Core Standards

Common Core is forcing students and teachers to adopt brand new technologies and tactics in the classroom.

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<li><strong>Dr. Ann Flynn</strong>, National School Boards Association</li>
<li><strong>Cameron Evans</strong>, Microsoft Education</li>
<li><strong>Monique Flickinger</strong>, Poudre School District</li>
<li><strong>Kevin Honeycutt</strong>, Kristina Holzweiss, Library Technologist</li>
<li><strong>Buzz Garwood</strong>, the technology teacher at Home Gardens Academy in Corona, Calif.</li>
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<li>Common Core Standards are designed to provide a "consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn" and should be "robust and relevant to the real world."</li>
<li>Teachers are reevaluating their learning materials and adding technology elements to ensure they align with the Common Core.</li>
<li>This is a chance for educators to embrace technology in the classroom.</li>
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