This document discusses finding online resources and iPad apps to understand and implement the Common Core State Standards. It provides an overview of the Common Core and notes that while 45 states have adopted the standards, implementation varies slightly between states. It then recommends the free iTunes U platform for accessing Common Core courses, materials, and professional development programs from states. Several specific collections and courses from states like California, Arkansas and Tennessee are highlighted. The document also reviews free and paid iPad apps related to the Common Core and provides screenshots and descriptions of popular options. It stresses that the Common Core is an ongoing effort that can be supported through collaborative online resources and mobile apps.

1. Finding Online Resources &
iPad Apps to Understand &
Implement Common Core
Simple K12.com webinar - 8/13/13
Chris Casal
Technology Coordinator/Teacher
P. S. 10 Brooklyn (15K010)
ccasal@ps10.org
Twitter: @mr_casal
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2. Common Core
Common, but not exactly...
45 state (& 4 territories) have adopted them
Not every state is using them
Alaska, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas, Virginia
Every state implementing is tweaking them slightly to fit their needs
“...the Standards leave room for teachers, curriculum developers,
and states to determine how those goals should be reached...” -
Common Core Key Design Considerations “A focus on results
rather than means”
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3. iPad Resources
iTunes U
Apps
free to expensive
some state specific
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4. iTunes U
Built in feature of the iPad
Free courses downloaded directly to your iPad
State are developing their own courses & PD programs
delivered via iTunes U
California, Arkansas, Tennessee among the most
prolific
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5. iTunes U search for
“common core”
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6. iTunes U search for
“common core”
Courses, Collections, Episodes, Materials:
Episodes - individual videos/podcasts
Collections - combination of episodes by single author
Courses - virtual classes & materials
Materials - individual hard-copy items contained within
Courses
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7. Various
Collections
California, Tenessee, Arkansas
well represented...
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8. ASCD Collection
Download any/all or subscribe
to get all & Episodes
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9. California’s Collection
Documents, PD sessions &
lectures and specific to California,
but worth a look for real-world
context
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10. Various Courses
LA Unified School District, New Milford
School District, Arkansas...
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11. Course
Materials
Liberty County - PDFs, Apps,
LiveBinders, etc
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12. Course
Materials
Arkansas - PDFs, Apps, Documents,
Videos
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13. Course
Materials
LAUSD - PDFs, Apps, Documents,
Videos
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15. iOS Apps
Common Core Standards - free
overview of standard Common Core Standards & Tasks
Common Core Look-fors - $2.99
app for administrators doing observations with Common
Core in mind
good resource for teachers too
State specific
New York & California
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16. Common Core Standards
Free
All Common Core standards
Math Traditional
Math Integrated
ELA
History/Social Studies (6-12th grades)
Science & Technical (6-12th grades)
Simple, easy to use, overview of the core standards
Developed by MasteryConnect as companion app for their web-
based instructional solution
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17. Main app interface
Paid subscription to MasterConnect
not necessary
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18. Example of a standard’s
main page
Math Traditional, Math Integrated, and ELA
all have the same look, feel, and function
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19. Math Traditional - Grade 5
Standard 5.OA.A.1
Math Traditional, Math Integrated, and ELA
all have the same look, feel, and function
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20. ELA example - Grade 5
Standard 5.NBT.A.1
Some standards have more detail than
others...
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21. MasteryConnect.com, the
app developer
Using their web service is NOT REQUIRED to
use the free Common Core Standards app
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22. CCL4s
Common Core Look Fors
ELA, Math & Technology (ISTE)
$2.99
Aligned to Common Core Standards
Include photos & video with observation
Email observations directly from app
Developer very active & responsive on Twitter -
@RSaints
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24. Notes
Photos
Standards
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25. California Common Core
app
Specific to California, and created
by a District, but free so might be
useful for in-practice context
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26. New York Common Core
ELA app
Specific to New York, and created by an
independent developer. At $0.99 might
only be worth it for NYS educators
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27. New York Common Core
Math app
Specific to New York, and created by an
independent developer. At $0.99 might
only be worth it for NYS educators
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28. Standards & Strategies
app - one for ELA, one for
Math
Each app, Math & ELA, is $19.99 - $40.00
is fairly steep for a pair of apps - is it worth
it....?
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29. Web Resources
Diigo
http://groups.diigo.com/group_mana/search_groups?keywords=ccss
http://groups.diigo.com/group_mana/search_groups?keywords=common+core
http://www.diigo.com/list/mrcasal/common_core
Common Core State Standard Initiative
http://www.corestandards.org/
Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/common-core-state-standards-resources
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30. Summary
Common Core is here to stay
iTunes U is a great, free, way to see what others are doing
your state might have their own iTunes U collection for Common
Core
your state might be different, but these are “common” so while
some nuances may vary between states, seeing what others are
doing with the CCSS can only help understanding & implementation
Apps, both free & paid, available for quick reference at your fingertips
It’s not all about the iPad, the web isn’t dead
Diigo, Pinterest, Twitter, etc - educators sharing resources
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31. Contact
Christopher M. Casal
Technology Teacher/Coordinator
P. S. 10 (15K010)
Email: ccasal@ps10.org
Twitter: @mr_casal
Diigo: mrcasal
www.mrcasal.com
thecasalos.blogspot.com
ps10ipads.wikispaces.com
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