The document discusses the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) which were developed by the International Society of Technology Education. There are two sets of standards - NETS for Teachers (NETS-T) and NETS for Students (NETS-S). NETS-S include 6 criteria related to creativity, communication, research, problem solving, digital citizenship, and technology operations. Any technology use in lessons should meet at least one NETS-S criteria and be aligned with content standards and grade level. Teachers must also become proficient in educational technology to help students attain the NETS standards.
Digital Tools for the Classroom --ISTE Standards Students
Review nets-s
1. NETS: National Educational Technology Standards –
developed by the International Society of Technology
Education (ISTE). One set of standards is for Teachers
(NETS-T) and another set for Students (NETS-S).
2. NETS-Students include 6 Criteria:
1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate
creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop
innovative products and processes using technology.
2. Communication and Collaboration: Students use
digital media and environments to communicate and
work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support
individual learning and contribute to the learning of
others.
3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply
digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
3. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision
Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan
and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using
appropriate digital tools and resources.
5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human,
cultural, and societal issues related to technology and
practice legal and ethical behavior.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students
demonstrate a sound understanding of technology
concepts, systems, and operations.
4. Any use of technology (or computers) in a lesson or
unit should meet at least one of the NETS-Students
criteria.
These technology criteria must also be aligned with
content standards and grade level.
Teachers must also become proficient in the use of
education technology in order to help students attain
the NET Standards.
The NETS-Teacher help guide the professional
development of teachers (and teachers-in-training) to
move toward effective technology integration for
developing digital literacy.
5. Use these questions to reflect on the NETS-Students. Write
your response for Question #2 on your Reflection sheet.
o Do you think NETS-S are useful for helping you determine
how to integrate technology (and computers) into your
classroom?
o Do you think these NETS will be added to the Puerto Rico
K-12 curriculum?
o If these are implemented in Puerto Rico, how will such
Education Technology standards impact your teaching?
o Do you think it will help students develop digital literacy?