Intro To NETS For Students

Grade Level 3-5(ages 8-

11)
Student Performance
Indicators In Detail
By
Joel Davis

ISTE | NETS for Students 2007 Profiles

1.Produce A Media-Rich Digital Story
About A Significant Local Event Based
On First Person Interviews. (1,2,3,4)

I think it would be a great idea to have

students make a mock newscast covering a
current event of their choice, recording
themselves interviewing people familiar with
the event, and turning it into an imovie.
I also think it would be a good idea to have
students interview local people as a way to
research a current event, and turn the results
into a podcast.
2.Recognize Bias In Digital Resources
While Researching An Environmental
Issue With Guidance From The Teacher.
(3,4)

I think it would be a good idea for students to pick an

environmental issue of their choice and research it using a
variety of digital resources; official government websites,
scholarly journals, blogs, random Internet sites, etc. Then, I
would like the class to compare their resources to determine
which types of resources are most reliable, and why.
I think it would also be good for the students to compare and
contrast their information from the different resources. I.E.
how does the information from a government website differ
from that of someone’s personal blog? Are there personal
agendas and inaccuracies in the unofficial sites? Do the
scholarly journals offer different facts than the random
websites?
Applying A Variety Of Ergonomic
Strategies When Using
Technology.(5)
It is important for students to learn ergonomic strategies in
the classroom when dealing with technologies. I would have
them become familiar with these strategies and practice them
daily.
Stretch often, be aware of posture, take frequent breaks,
change position often.
When using a laptop: keep wrists neutral, keep elbows at 90
degrees or slightly more, ears, shoulders and elbows should
be in vertical alignment, shoulders should be relaxed, head
and neck should be relaxed.
Use two hands for two-key functions, keep fingers relaxed, use
a light touch while typing.
4.Debate The Effect Of Existing And
Emerging Technologies On Individuals,
Society, And The Global Community (5,6)

For this indicator, I think it would be a good idea to have

the students research the advancements in technology,
and decide what has been positive and what has been
negative. The class should then debate as to whether
those benefits outweigh the negatives.
The class should then debate and discuss how
technology has affected the global community, and
whether this has been a positive contribution.
The class should also debate how technology has
affected social relationships, and where they think
technology is taking us in this way.