NET.S Standards

I actually had the opportunity to go over the NET.S Standards in a previous course last year and at the time I was unaware of their existence.  I knew that technology integration and literacy were becoming increasingly important but didn't realize that there were extensive standards already in place.  As I went through them, I realized that some of the standards were being met regularly by staff in my building and others were not regularly being met.  The first standard seems to be the easiest to meet and probably the most commonly met. Using things like word processors or lab simulation software together they are able to meet the creativity and innovation standard.  Students apply existing knowledge to generate  ideas, products, or processes and they use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.  A goal of mine for the next year is to incorporate more lessons that hit standards 2-6. In coming blog posts I hope to start creating plans and look for comments on how they look in the opinion of my peers.