The International Society for Technology in Education, in June of 1998, created six technological standards for students, which can be viewed in detail at http://cnets.iste.org/students/. Teachers can help students reach these standards by developing thoughtful lesson plans. Listed below are four of the six standards, and brief suggestions (possible lesson plans) for meeting those standards.
- Basic operations and concepts
Perhaps the most fundamental and basic aspect of
operating a computer is learning how to type.
Therefore, if typing isn’t a mandatory course for
graduation, teachers should implement a typing lesson
into their curriculum in order to help students meet this standard.
- Social, ethical, and human issues
There are many valuable resources on the internet that
can contribute to student learning. However, when students
find a source that is useful, they must give credit to the
individual who provided the information…citing sources. Thus,
teachers should show students how to cite internet sources
and avoid plagiarism by utilizing a well-developed lesson plan.
- Technology productivity tools
In order to meet this standard teacher’s could create a
technological lesson based on the usage of Microsoft word.
By introducing “Word” in the classroom, teachers can assist
students in the creation of multiple technological documents
such as flow charts, timelines, and data tables.
- Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
Math teachers have a perfect opportunity to help students
meet this standard. In math, teachers can recommend computer
programs to students that post numerical problems on the screen
and students answer them. For example, the program may post
the following problem: 15+15=___ A.20, B.32, C. 29 D. 30.
If the student answers C the program will inform them that they
are correct. If answering A, B, or D the program will inform them
to try again. If students are exposed to math programs such as
these to by means of technology, than this standard will be met.
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Good reflections!
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I agree that students need to give credit to the individual who provided the information by citing sources. It is important for teachers to provide them the knowledge of how to do this and require it.
One thing that could be added to this section is that teachers themselves need to model ethical uses of technology within their own lessons, school day and even personal lives.
Jo Ann
Using interactive PowerPoint presentations are great with such Math actvities. The students di enjoy it more especially with added animation.
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