ISTE's+NETS

=The National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) from ISTE!=

Overview of **NETS for Students**: Creativity and Innovation | Communication and Collaboration | Research and Information Fluency Critical Thinking, Probblem Solving and Decision Making | Digital Citizenship | Technology Operations and Concepts

The International Society for Technology in Educaiton (ISTE) is a national "...membership association for educators and educational leaders engaged in improving learning and teaching by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and higher education." Source: @http://www.iste.org/

ISTE developed the National **Educational Technology Standards for Students, Teachers and Administrators**:

NETS for STUDENTS: 2007 - Click Here to View PDF Version

NETS for TEACHERS: 2008 - Click Here to View PDF Version

NETS for ADMINISTRATORS: 2009 - Click Here to View PDF Version

Join the discussion on how the National Technology Standards for Students are being implemented at: @http://nets-implementation.iste.wikispaces.net/

Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:
 * apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
 * create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
 * use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.
 * identify trends and forecast possibilities

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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. Students:
 * interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 * communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
 * develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.
 * contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

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Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: Back to Top
 * plan strategies to guide inquiry.
 * locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
 * evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.
 * process data and report results.

**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. Students: Back to Top
 * identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
 * plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
 * collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
 * use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

**Digital Citizenship**
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:
 * advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
 * exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
 * demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
 * exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

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**Technology Operations and Concepts**
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: Back to Top
 * understand and use technology systems
 * select and use applications effectively and productively.
 * troubleshoot systems and applications.
 * transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies