Classroom 2.0/Tech Assessment

NETS II, & V

I focused on the NETS-T module: Model digital-age work and learning.  I chose this module because of the relevance to todays world, schools, and students.  This standard focuses on staying abreast of changing technology as well as supporting use of digital tools to foster student success.  I followed the link http://thejournal.com/articles/2009/02/02/top-10-web-20-tools-for-young-learners.aspx   which shows a list of the top ten online resources for young learners.  This site is a valuable resource because it offers kid friendly educational tools and web resources that foster both independent and communal learning.  I like this site because it is an easy way for students to access resources that will benefit their education.  This site offers links to actual educational sites as well as general suggestions, like blogging, for instance.  Many students do not have a strong support system for education at home due to working parents, or parents who may be technologically ignorant.  Because of the lack of support for some students it is important that they are able to seek technological and educational support outside of the classroom.  Some of the sites that this source links to are pay sites, but they also have free aspects.  This is a good source of ideas for teachers as well as students.