NETS

NETS (National Educational Technology Standards) have to do with advancing teaching in the digital age. They are "the standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge educators need to teach, work, and learn in an increasingly connected global and digital society." (ISTE.org).

5 Standards for Teachers:
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Student Standards:
1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts

In order for students to meet these standards, I need to be modeling all of them myself. For example, to promote creativity and innovation in students, I could help students research real-world issues and discuss ways to solve problems with the use of technology. I will also stay engaged in the learning process and show students how I use digital tools to collaborate with others.

Another way to promote the use of digital tools for students is to always be giving them examples of tools to use for every subject. Students may know about certain technological features for subjects like science, technology, and math. I need to be responsible for showing them the vast array of features they can be using for all sorts of subjects and interests.

I also feel that it is extremely important to promote digital citizenship, and portray to the learners that there are rules for using technology and that we are all responsible for our actions. This could range from teaching them about copyright and plagiarism to telling them about the dangers of talking to strangers online/sexting/cyber bullying.

 Learning about new digital tools is becoming increasingly important for our school system. I believe that it will be my job to show students the potential they can reach when using these tools, but to also be using these tools responsibly.


References:

"NETS". International Society for Technology in Education. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards