NETS


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NETS stands for National Educational Technology Standards for Students. This outlines the technology standards for students K-12. There are six standards that address student needs.


 * 1) Basic operations and concepts
 * 2) Students should be able to use and operate the available technology.
 * 3) Social, ethical, and human issues
 * 4) Students understand to use technology in a manner that is respectful to everyone.
 * 5) Technology productivity tools
 * 6) Students will use technology to enhance the learning experience through various technology tools.
 * 7) Technology communication tools
 * 8) Students will use technology to communicate with others.
 * 9) Technology research tools
 * 10) Students will use technology to obtain and report information.
 * 11) Technology problem solving and decision-making tools
 * 12) Students will use technology to solve problems.

Teachers could access this information to determine if their curriculum was in line with national standards. Additionally, there are performance indicators, activities, tools and resources available broken down into grade configurations. This might be helpful if you were trying to determine if your lessons met national standards or if the lessons you will plan in the future align with actual performance indicators.