NETS+for+Students

NETS is an acronym for the National Educational Technology Standards. These standards, developed by the International Society for Technology in Education, or I.S.T.E., provide for learning, teaching, and leading in the digital age. They are widely recognized and adopted worldwide. [|NETS for Students] is a subset of standards applicable to students technology skills.

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: || Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: || Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: || Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. Students: ||  Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: || Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: || Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: || Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. Students: ||
 * ~ NETS: Educational Technology (2007) NETS: All Grades NETS.S: The Next Generation ||
 * 3. Research and Information Fluency
 * b.locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. ||  ||
 * c.evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. ||  ||
 * 4. Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
 * a.identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. ||  ||
 * b.plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. ||  ||
 * c.collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. ||  ||
 * d.use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. ||  ||
 * 5. Digital Citizenship
 * b.exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. ||  ||
 * c.demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. ||  ||
 * 6. Technology Operations and Concepts
 * a.understand and use technology systems. ||  ||
 * b.select and use applications effectively and productively. ||  ||
 * c.troubleshoot systems and applications. ||  ||
 * d.transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. ||
 * ~ NETS: Educational Technology (2007) NETS: All Grades NETS.S: The Next Generation ||
 * 3. Research and Information Fluency
 * b.locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. ||  ||
 * c.evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. ||  ||
 * 4. Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
 * a.identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. ||  ||
 * b.plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. ||  ||
 * c.collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. ||  ||
 * d.use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. ||  ||
 * 5. Digital Citizenship
 * b.exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. ||  ||
 * c.demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. ||  ||
 * 6. Technology Operations and Concepts
 * a.understand and use technology systems. ||  ||
 * b.select and use applications effectively and productively. ||  ||
 * c.troubleshoot systems and applications. ||  ||
 * d.transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies. ||