A short explanation of the NETS technology standards

1. Roy Z. Gonzalez Torres 840-04-3313 TEED4007 Prof. Mary Moore Technology Standards ©RGT

2. 1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Explanation: Students must be creative in their works. Analyze and create innovative works using computer software tools. It is expected that they enroll in collaborative work such as Power Point presentations. Students must be familiarized with common problems that they may confront during their experience with computers. They will be ready for future software updates and programs. (c)RGT

3. 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. Explanation: The students must be able to work with media programs and be familiarized with online courses and programs. Students will be able to share their research and works with their classmates and peers. Students must collaborate in workshops using thecnology. (c)RGT

4. 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Explanation: The students must learn how to identify trustful internet resources. Students should know the problems that can be brought up when they turn in homework assignments straight from the internet. (c)RGT

5. 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. Explanation: Students may learn how to construct modules. Perform research whenever it is needed using internet sources. (c)RGT

6. 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Explanation: Students must understand why turning in information from the internet as school work is illegal. They must understand that the internet is not just for fun and social networking. Must learn to use internet responsably. (c)RGT

7. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Explanation: Students must be familiarized with computers and their components. Students must learn how to use applications provided by the system (windows office, photo shop, Media Player). Know what to do when troubleshooting occurs. Evolve through time their knowledge of different softwares. (c)RGT

8. Bibliography ISTE. National Educational Standards and Performance Indicators for Students. 2007. http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007_Standards.pdf (c)RGT