NETS-S+Student+Standards

=** N ational E ducational T echnology S tandards (NETS-S)and Performance Indicators for S tudents​** =

KidBlog meets the standards set forth in the the National Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Students. However, as media specialists, Kidblog, also meets the American Association of School Librarians Standards for 21st Century Learner. ([])

1. **Creativity and Innovation** 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 proces. 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.

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.
 * 2. Communication and Collaboration**

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:
 * 5. Digital Citizenship**

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.


 * 6. Technology Operations and Concepts**

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.