The document discusses the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) which were developed by the International Society of Technology Education. There are two sets of standards - NETS for Teachers (NETS-T) and NETS for Students (NETS-S). NETS-S include 6 criteria related to creativity, communication, research, problem solving, digital citizenship, and technology operations. Any technology use in lessons should meet at least one NETS-S criteria and be aligned with content standards and grade level. Teachers must also become proficient in educational technology to help students attain the NETS standards.

1. NETS: National Educational Technology Standards –
developed by the International Society of Technology
Education (ISTE). One set of standards is for Teachers
(NETS-T) and another set for Students (NETS-S).

2. NETS-Students include 6 Criteria:
1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate
creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop
innovative products and processes using technology.
2. 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.
3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply
digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

3. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision
Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan
and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using
appropriate digital tools and resources.
5. Digital Citizenship: Students understand human,
cultural, and societal issues related to technology and
practice legal and ethical behavior.
6. Technology Operations and Concepts: Students
demonstrate a sound understanding of technology
concepts, systems, and operations.

4.  Any use of technology (or computers) in a lesson or
unit should meet at least one of the NETS-Students
criteria.
 These technology criteria must also be aligned with
content standards and grade level.
 Teachers must also become proficient in the use of
education technology in order to help students attain
the NET Standards.
 The NETS-Teacher help guide the professional
development of teachers (and teachers-in-training) to
move toward effective technology integration for
developing digital literacy.

5. Use these questions to reflect on the NETS-Students. Write
your response for Question #2 on your Reflection sheet.
o Do you think NETS-S are useful for helping you determine
how to integrate technology (and computers) into your
classroom?
o Do you think these NETS will be added to the Puerto Rico
K-12 curriculum?
o If these are implemented in Puerto Rico, how will such
Education Technology standards impact your teaching?
o Do you think it will help students develop digital literacy?