The NETS-S strands (2007) were established to enhance effective student use of technology of Creativity and Innovation; Communication and Collaboration; Research and Information Fluency; Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making; Digital Citizenship; and Technology Operations and Concepts.
The implication is that technology tools can be resources for valid displays of creativity, higher level thinking skills, and digital literacy, in addition to a means to access content.
Harnessing the power of technology to enhance both content and student creativity allows student engagement through various tools showcasing multiple learning styles.Many tools promote the student to be both actively engaged and emotionally engaged in his or her class, allowing the individual to work collectively with others to think, discuss, or create together.
Via collaborative tools, educators may serve as more of a facilitative and reflective role. This utilization, in turn, is a best practice executed as students are the digital natives, welcoming and receptive to new technologies. (Housand)
Through 21st century students, we must as educators channel the potential power these technology tools can amplify within learners.
The implication is that technology tools can be resources for valid displays of creativity, higher level thinking skills, and digital literacy, in addition to a means to access content.
Harnessing the power of technology to enhance both content and student creativity allows student engagement through various tools showcasing multiple learning styles.Many tools promote the student to be both actively engaged and emotionally engaged in his or her class, allowing the individual to work collectively with others to think, discuss, or create together.
Via collaborative tools, educators may serve as more of a facilitative and reflective role. This utilization, in turn, is a best practice executed as students are the digital natives, welcoming and receptive to new technologies. (Housand)
Through 21st century students, we must as educators channel the potential power these technology tools can amplify within learners.