ISTE / NET*S

THOUGHTS ON THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ISTE) NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS (NETS*T) and PERFORMANCE INDICTATORS for TEACHERS
Today’s students are different learners than when I was in school. Technology is part of their life before they enter a classroom. Technology is integrated into our world today, so as educators, we need to understand and pass along technological tools so our children will be competitive in the global job market.
One-Way I would love to meet the standard of “Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility” would be to do a video feed to a classroom in another country. What a great way to promote global awareness, cultural differences and friendships. If time differences would not allow, perhaps a new version of pen pals using e-mail to connect with someone in another part of the world.
Using Excel appears to be the best way to organize information. Especially with logging grades, tracking progress and graphing information. I will definitely use excel for a grade book which is in line with ISTE standard, “Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments”. Excel is also a helpful tool to use during parent-teacher conferences or anytime you need to share data information with a student or parent.
As far as “Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity” I would encourage children to choose technology to work for them. For example, give a technology book report. I would let the child choose from several options to relate their book report information. These choices might be to create a movie, do a Power Point presentation or write an essay in Word. Then for their next book report they would have to choose a different way to use technology to present their book report. This would show children that there are many different ways to communicate information using technology.
The National Educational Technology Standards are like guidelines for teachers to follow; using the standards will assist teachers in preparing our children for the technology filled future.