C. Bard, J. Boone, C. Grbe, and R.

Pelt

NETS-Teachers Assignment
Group Members: Carrie Bard, Jared Boone, Catharina Grbe, and Robin Pelt NETS-T Standard 1 has been completed for you to use as an example. NETS-T Standard 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-toface and virtual environments. Restate the Standard in your own words Learning experiences based on subject knowledge, are developed by teachers to lead students to use new and creative ways to enhance learning in their physical and digital environments.

a. Teachers promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Encourage students to think outside of the box through leading by example and providing the appropriate facets and resources.

b. Teachers engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Equip students with the technological devices and infrastructure that will enable them to gain experience in effectively finding solutions to genuine, practical everyday issues of life.

c. Teachers promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. Restate the Main Idea in your own words

C. Bard, J. Boone, C. Grbe, and R. Pelt Teachers will use tools that foster collaboration amongst students to further their understanding and thinking, planning and creativity, as well as showing the teacher what the students do and do not know.

d. Teachers model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues and others in face-to-face and virtual environments Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers use digital tools to connect learners and others, through participation, collaboration, and immersion in digital and virtual environments.

NETS-T Standard 2: Designing and Developing Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS-S. Restate the Standard in your own words Educators will incorporate relevant technology tools to increase content knowledge and to create and develop real-world learning experiences and assessments with a continued focus on the characteristics defined in the NETS-S.

a. Teachers design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. Restate the Main Idea in your own words In order to encourage student learning and innovation, teachers will create and implement classroom experiences that integrate technology into units and lessons.

b. Teachers develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, manage their own learning, and assessing their own progress. Restate the Main Idea in your own words

C. Bard, J. Boone, C. Grbe, and R. Pelt Teachers will create learning opportunities based on a variety of available technology that allow students to develop and execute personalized educational interests and allow the students to regulate and oversee their personal educational development.

c. Teachers customize and personalize learning activities to address students diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Technology-based lessons and instructional resources are differentiated and redesigned by the teacher to meet the diverse needs of all students.

d. Teachers provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers will use various forms of assessment, along with course content and technology standards, to evaluate students and guide instruction.

NETS-T Standard 3: Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Restate the Standard in your own words Teachers will maintain a proficient level of technological expertise so that they can make meaningful contributions in their work as professional educators in the 21st century.

a. Teachers demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. Restate the Main Idea in your own words

C. Bard, J. Boone, C. Grbe, and R. Pelt Teachers should be able to operate technological devices smoothly and possess an understanding of the applicability and relevance of technology tools.

b. Teachers collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student access and innovation. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers work together with students, parents, fellow teachers, and the local community to maximize the use of available technology and to provide students with digital connectivity as well as educational creativity.

c. Teachers communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Using a variety of available and applicable technology, teachers will connect with students, parents, and colleagues to disseminate pertinent information and imperative concepts.

d. Teachers model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers will explore, critique, implement, and assess relevant and emerging technology and its uses throughout the process of developing engaging and conducive learning environments.

NETS-T Standard 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Restate the Standard in your own words Teachers will understand the impact of the developing digital culture on society and its implications on legal and ethical conduct in education to ensure that they follow legal and moral rules as they conduct their work.

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a. Teachers advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teaches will encourage, demonstrate, and advocate for the appropriate and lawful use of digital information and technology.

b. Teachers address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers will study the various needs of the students to create strategies that foster learning and to provide all students with access to technology and resources.

c. Teachers promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers will demonstrate and encourage acceptable uses of the implemented technology while incorporating and exploring emerging technological developments.

d. Teachers develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.

Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers incorporate relevant technology to share information and promote interaction with individuals from various cultural backgrounds in order to promote communication between different countries and cultures.

C. Bard, J. Boone, C. Grbe, and R. Pelt NETS-T Standard 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning , and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Restate the Standard in your own words Teachers advance their professional expertise, demonstrate a constant growth of knowledge, and display leadership in the educational community by encouraging and establishing the effective use of technology and various other means of locating information.

a. Teachers participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers involve themselves in worldwide learning opportunities to discover innovative ways to utilize technology as a means of advancing student achievement. b. Teachers exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers become leaders by embracing technology, working with others to improve communities, and teaching individuals how to use technology.

c. Teachers evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning. Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers can successfully utilize available technology to help students excel academically by continuously examining the newest research and techniques used in education.

d. Teachers contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.

C. Bard, J. Boone, C. Grbe, and R. Pelt Restate the Main Idea in your own words Teachers engage their classroom, school, and community through dynamic and engaging instruction and contribute to the development and positive transformation of education as a profession.

Chat Tool To conduct the chat we used (give the name of the tool you used): We used Google Hangouts for the chat tool. We were able to see each other via video, talk to each other, and use the chat feature on the side bar to communication with group members. We also used Gmails chat tool to communicate and solve connectivity problems when creating a video chat.

Positives of this chat tool were: The quality of the video and voice feature was high quality and did not lag. Google Hangouts is browser based, so it is easy for all group members to access without downloading and installing files. The website is intuitive and easy to use the first time. Google Hangouts works on computers as well as Apple and Android mobile devices to accommodate the technology of the majority of the users.

Negatives of using this chat tool were: Group members need to have an invitation to join Google + before using Google Hangouts. With the first use of Google Hangouts, a user may have to update plug-ins and restart the browser. At times, the Google Hangouts video feature may shut down if a users Internet connection slows down. If users become disconnected from the group chat feature of Google Hangouts, they may not be able to regain access to the text posted by other group members. When installing software on a school-licensed computer, prearranged meetings with a Computer Resource Specialist may be required to install the software. This challenge must be taken into consideration when preparing for meetings. Also, the use of Google+s video software seems to limit the use of the chat tool while connected, creating challenges for users to seamlessly interact via text and voice/video chat.