NETS-S+for+Students

The NET·S standards are divided into six broad categories. Standards within each category are to be introduced, reinforced, and mastered by students. These categories provide a framework for linking performance indicators within the Profiles for Technology Literate Students to the standards. Teachers can use these standards and profiles as guidelines for planning technology-based activities to foster higher order thinking and effective digital citizenship which are critical for students to learn effectively for a lifetime and live productively in our emerging global society.
 * National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS•S) NETS for Students **
 * Technology Standards for All Students **

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: A. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. B. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression. C. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. D. Identify trends and forecast possibilities. ** Communication and Collaboration ** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: A. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media B. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats C. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. D. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: A. Plan strategies to guide inquiry. 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. D. Process data and report results. 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: 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. Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: A. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology B. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. C. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. D. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: 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.
 * Creativity and Innovation **
 * Research and Information Fluency **
 * Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision-Making **
 * Digital Citizenship **
 * Technology Operations and Concepts **