4.+NETS-S

Explain how your project will support students in their development of four of the six National Educational Technology Standards for Students.

= ISTE International Society for Technology in Education =


 * __ NETS S 1. Creativity and Innovation __**
 * Students will apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, through a Blog post.

__** NETS-S 2. Communication and Collaboration **__
 * Students will interact, collaborate, and publish with peers important research information in a class Wiki.

__** NETS-S 3. Research and Information Fluency **__
 * Students will plan strategies to guide inquiry by researching exploration routes, choosing one they would take, making a travel plan and posting it in a Google Doc.

__** NETS-S 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making **__
 * Students will identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation through research of western exploration advancement.

__** NETS-S 5. Digital Citizenship **__
 * Students will advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology through class Wikis, class Blogs, Class Tweets, and information searching in teacher approved web sites.

__** NETS-S 6. Technology Operations and Concepts **__
 * Students will demonstrate a sound understanding and use of technology systems by applying knowledge through technology, the computer, Google Doc, Wiki, Blog, and Tweeting.