Standard

National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•T)

     Standard 1

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

Technology has become cheaper making it more accessible to students and classrooms.  Students need to know how to use and take advantage of it in their daily lives.  Also, it can be used to enhance lessons and learning.   However, technology is not only a tool for students, it also should be used by teachers to communicate and better develop their craft.  The standard I have choses involves learning, creativity, and innovation both face to face and virtually.  There are many connections to a social studies classroom and I cannot wait to explore them.