Students are thoroughly engaged throughout the entire research process. Having the opportunity to create projects on the iPad has provided my students a strong incentive to complete their assigned background research, planning, and writing drafts. Completing research and presentations using Keynotes, provides students with a real-life experience that will help them acquire "key" skills for the future.
As we implement Common Core, we must continue to shift our thinking in terms of instruction and assessment. Instead of worrying about filling our students' minds with lots of content, we need to be conscious of helping students acquire skills that will benefit them as they progress through school and into adulthood.
Teaching in the 21st Century