NETS+Standards



National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) are used as a guideline to ensure teachers educate students in fundamental technology in a class section.

= =   1. __Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.__  - Prior to this class, I had lots of experience with computers and the technology with Windows. In high school, I took two computer classes and in college I took four. I feel this class was a nice refreshment of the information I have learned about computers. 2. __Demonstrate proficiency in the use of common input and output devices; solve routine hardware and software problems; and make informed choices about technology systems, resources, and services.__  - I already knew quite a bit about input and output devices I work with computers quite a bit and have used all the input and output devices in my home or at work. The only new thing that came to me was the software I used to record myself for the digital video and podcast. A problem I ran into was the digital video. I was unable to load my media file on a different computer to finish the assignment. I solved the problem by going back to the last computer I worked on and successfully loaded the media file.        3. __Use technology tools and information resources to increase productivity, promote creativity, and facilitate academic learning.__  - During the course I was able to use my previous knowledge and learn new ways to use software. One new resource i really enjoyed learning about was how to use the rubric website. It made it easier to create rubrics for assignments I will be grading. When I am teaching, that is one thing that will stick with me. I need to expand my knowledge with all the software and tools I learned about this semester. It's always nice have an online alternative or lesson plan.  4. __Use content-specific tools (e.g., software, simulation, environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research.__  -I learned how to use simulation websites when we had the online class. As part of the assignment, I played three different simulation games and critiqued them. The exploration environments and web tools we have used periodically throughout the course.  5. __Use technology resources to facilitate higher order and complex thinking skills, including problem solving, critical thinking, informed decision making, knowledge construction, and creativity.__  <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- On the weekly forums that our professor had us do, he made us think and use the knowledge he taught us in class to achieve point five. The forums were always challenging. They were never too easy. To test us, he would have a similar forum the next week to make sure we understood the lesson he was trying to teach. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 6. __Collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works using productivity tools.__ <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">- In this class we did use constructing technology enhanced models. By making our digital video, podcast, wikispace, and Weebly we constructed technology-enhanced models. We used audacity when making the digital video and podcast. With these we were able to take a lesson plan and create something different. I enjoyed the practices on making our own rubrics for a few of the assignments. It gave us the practice of doing it now so when we become teachers we are already educated on how to make them. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">   <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 7. __Use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.__ <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> - I am able to use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from the computer by using reliable search tools. An example of one I use quite a bit is Google. I feel I am able to find reliable sources more with Google and quickly retrieve the information. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 8. __Use technology tools to process data and report results.__ <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> · I am able to do this using Excel. After I create a spreadsheet in Excel, I can copy the graphs into MS Word. Next I would have the children ask questions of about the graph in the document. I also learned about Zoho. With Zoho, it is very similar to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, Publisher, and Outlook. The only difference is Zoho is free and Microsoft products are not. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 9. __Use technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world. Observe and experience the use of technology in their major field of study.__ <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> · You can use technology to further your teaching. By using it, you allow the children to learn in a different way. For example, the children could record themselves for a project instead of writing a report. By having technology available, we can make the children more attentive to learning. Traditionally students are sitting in a chair watching the teacher write on the chalk board. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 10. __Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence).__ <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> · By using Weebly, I learned how to create a classroom website and how to import calendars, media files, and files into the website. It would make it easier for parents to see what we are doing and what is going on in the classroom. One thing I would do in the future is allow parents to leave feedback for me on the website. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 11. __Evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on their appropriateness to specific tasks.__ <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> · I evaluated software, websites, and view visual tours. I picked them out on what I know I would use in the future with my students. I believe it is very important for educators to make sure the information and resources we use are appropriate. You want to make sure children can learn from what you are doing and hopefully use it at home. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 12. __Use a variety of media and formats, including telecommunications, to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.__ <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I can collaborate and publish with my digital video and podcast. I am able to export them into the correct file format that allows me to publish it online. By publishing it online I am able to interact with peers, experts, and audiences through the feedback and comments they make about my digital video or podcast. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 13. __Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.__ <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> - During a few of the class assignments. We had to make sure the information we used and pictures were copyright free for education. I learned how to find websites that are safe to pull pictures from. The websites we used were all legal, ethical, cultural, and societal for students to use. A few times we had to meet in groups and evaluate the websites, to make sure the children could learn from them and were not be harmful to the children. <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 14. __Exhibit positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.__ <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> - In this class the one assignment that was new to me and I looked forward to was making the digital video. I learned how to use the technology we have and use it to teach a lesson. It would be new to students to learn digitally: hearing their educator’s voice and having pictures to help comprehend the lesson. It appeals more to the visual and audio students. <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 15. __Discuss diversity issues related to electronic media.__    <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> - For the children who are learning, intellectual, or physically disabled we have a Para-pro in the room to help assist them with their need. As an educator, I know it is very important not to single anyone out. If a student needs a special piece of equipment, I will make sure it is available. If I assign homework and the child has a need, I will send the equipment that the child needs home if nothing is available for the child. 16. __Discuss the health and safety issues related to technology use.__    <span style="font-size: 110%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; background-color: rgb(160, 212, 222);"> <span style="background-color: rgb(251, 248, 248);"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; background-color: rgb(160, 212, 222);"> <span style="background-color: rgb(252, 248, 248);">- During the first week of school, I shall inform the children and parents that I will use the computer and the technology we have available in the school. I shall also say the web   <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">  <span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="background-color: rgb(252, 248, 248);">sites the class views will be safe and that all unsafe websites will be blocked on all computers. <span style="background-color: rgb(248, 249, 246);"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">