NETS*S (National Educational Technology Standards)
Standard 1: Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking to develop innovative products using appropriate digital tools and resources.
3.1.1 Compile exemplary samples of one’s work in a teacher-created electronic portfolio.
3.1.2 Use presentation and/or word processing software to present original stories or information on a topic.
3.1.3 As a class, identify trends in information (e.g., weather patterns, growth patterns, math patterns, probability) displayed in a graphing software.
3.1.4 Practice skills, explore new concepts, and recognize patterns using online or CD-ROM-based interactive resources and educational games.
Standard 2: Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and resources to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
3.2.1 Participate in and contribute to content-based online projects in small groups (e.g., complete teacher-created or Web-based webquests, virtual tours, and online games).
3.2.2 Post content information (e.g., reading lists, social studies or science topics in spreadsheet or database forms) to a classroom website.
3.2.3 Articulate the similarities and differences of cultures using appropriate technological tools (e.g., graphic organizer, publishing software, tables).
Standard 3: Research for Problem Solving and Decision Making
Students plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
3.3.1 Build background knowledge by viewing different media (e.g., video, webcasts, websites, DVDs) and brainstorm research topics using appropriate digital tools (e.g., word processing applications, concept mapping programs).
3.3.2 Use digital tools (e.g., storyboards, image capture templates) to plan a project research.GEDUCATIONAL
3.3.3 Locate information using teacher-selected digital media (e.g., search engines, bookmarks, website links).
3.3.4 Input and organize information and images into an appropriate application (e.g., table, text document, database form template).
3.3.5 Cite online resources used to obtain information for a research project.
3.3.6 Create a multi-slide presentation to display a solution, decision, or summary supported by graphs, charts, and photos of research findings.