3.tech.discussion.three

Tech.Discussion.Three

What are your thoughts on the NETS Standards: While the standards are relevant to students, most teachers do not have the technology available to us to properly implement these standards.

Questions to consider... Where can we find the resources to implement these standards? Where will we find the time to plan for these standards in our classrooms? Most of our facilities are not technology-compatible (proper wiring is nonexistent). Things that we are already doing... We use some interactive websites. A few teachers have smart boards or Promethean boards. Things we would like to do... We'd like to have enough money available to purchase smart boards, iPod Touches, iPads, etc. for our students to use in the classroom.

Barriers that would prevent us from doing things... Lack of money is the primary barrier. Misappropriation of funds is another problem.

**1. Creativity and Innovation:**

**2. Communication and Collaboration:**

**3. Research and Information Fluency**

**4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making**

**5. Digital Citizenship**

**6. Technology Operations and Concepts**