I was able to interview with a 10th grade U.S. History teacher at the Hanover Park Regional School District in New Jersey. I first made myself familiar with the NETS-T standards and realized how easily they can fit into lesson plans. They discuss a lot about creativity and I think that is really important especially with students who may not be interested in history. The U.S. History teacher I interviewed was not familiar with NETS-T. She explained that NETS was not being implemented in her school as far as she knew. After reading through the standards, she felt their school was hitting some of the criteria, but not all. She thought a lot of the standards for grades 9-12 were things that she has done in her class. For example, the online art gallery one was something she had done. She had students create web pages of historical figures. They learned about someone specific while learning how to create web pages. She said their school recently received some sets of IPADS which has been helping her, and other teachers, integrate technology more often. She was not sure if New Jersey was implementing NETS for students. Personally, she felt her school is trying to implement technology as best they can. Many classrooms are equipped with smart boards, and many teachers are encouraged to use their two computer labs and they have over forty computers in their library. She said that at least once a marking period her students do a project that involves work on a computer. On a daily basis, she utilizes her smart board to make learning more interactive. Even though she did not know what NETS-T was she was still discussing many of the things that NETS want to integrate. Using technology to improve critical thinking and make students more comfortable with technology. At their school, they have web design and visual arts classes that she felt aligned with the NETS standards. The school also has the basic computer classes as well. She feels there are many opportunities for the school to hit these standards. Something I was surprised with is how she said that many teachers were not using technology because they were not comfortable with it. Students are the ones who suffer when a teacher never uses technology in the classroom. There are so many ways to implement technology in every subject as we have learned in class. She felt that her power points that she does each day could be improved to align with NETS. Overall, although she was not familiar with NETS she believes that they are important. As a future educator, I have learned so much about technology and how students can really benefit from using it in the classroom. NETS can be aligned with history curriculum easily and by creating projects for students that allow them to use internet, create web pages, or even presentations can prepare them for their future as well as make history fun.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Interactivity 5: Leaning about the NETS
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I was able to interview with a 10th grade U.S. History teacher at the Hanover Park Regional School District in New Jersey. I first made myself familiar with the NETS-T standards and realized how easily they can fit into lesson plans. They discuss a lot about creativity and I think that is really important especially with students who may not be interested in history. The U.S. History teacher I interviewed was not familiar with NETS-T. She explained that NETS was not being implemented in her school as far as she knew. After reading through the standards, she felt their school was hitting some of the criteria, but not all. She thought a lot of the standards for grades 9-12 were things that she has done in her class. For example, the online art gallery one was something she had done. She had students create web pages of historical figures. They learned about someone specific while learning how to create web pages. She said their school recently received some sets of IPADS which has been helping her, and other teachers, integrate technology more often. She was not sure if New Jersey was implementing NETS for students. Personally, she felt her school is trying to implement technology as best they can. Many classrooms are equipped with smart boards, and many teachers are encouraged to use their two computer labs and they have over forty computers in their library. She said that at least once a marking period her students do a project that involves work on a computer. On a daily basis, she utilizes her smart board to make learning more interactive. Even though she did not know what NETS-T was she was still discussing many of the things that NETS want to integrate. Using technology to improve critical thinking and make students more comfortable with technology. At their school, they have web design and visual arts classes that she felt aligned with the NETS standards. The school also has the basic computer classes as well. She feels there are many opportunities for the school to hit these standards. Something I was surprised with is how she said that many teachers were not using technology because they were not comfortable with it. Students are the ones who suffer when a teacher never uses technology in the classroom. There are so many ways to implement technology in every subject as we have learned in class. She felt that her power points that she does each day could be improved to align with NETS. Overall, although she was not familiar with NETS she believes that they are important. As a future educator, I have learned so much about technology and how students can really benefit from using it in the classroom. NETS can be aligned with history curriculum easily and by creating projects for students that allow them to use internet, create web pages, or even presentations can prepare them for their future as well as make history fun.
I was able to interview with a 10th grade U.S. History teacher at the Hanover Park Regional School District in New Jersey. I first made myself familiar with the NETS-T standards and realized how easily they can fit into lesson plans. They discuss a lot about creativity and I think that is really important especially with students who may not be interested in history. The U.S. History teacher I interviewed was not familiar with NETS-T. She explained that NETS was not being implemented in her school as far as she knew. After reading through the standards, she felt their school was hitting some of the criteria, but not all. She thought a lot of the standards for grades 9-12 were things that she has done in her class. For example, the online art gallery one was something she had done. She had students create web pages of historical figures. They learned about someone specific while learning how to create web pages. She said their school recently received some sets of IPADS which has been helping her, and other teachers, integrate technology more often. She was not sure if New Jersey was implementing NETS for students. Personally, she felt her school is trying to implement technology as best they can. Many classrooms are equipped with smart boards, and many teachers are encouraged to use their two computer labs and they have over forty computers in their library. She said that at least once a marking period her students do a project that involves work on a computer. On a daily basis, she utilizes her smart board to make learning more interactive. Even though she did not know what NETS-T was she was still discussing many of the things that NETS want to integrate. Using technology to improve critical thinking and make students more comfortable with technology. At their school, they have web design and visual arts classes that she felt aligned with the NETS standards. The school also has the basic computer classes as well. She feels there are many opportunities for the school to hit these standards. Something I was surprised with is how she said that many teachers were not using technology because they were not comfortable with it. Students are the ones who suffer when a teacher never uses technology in the classroom. There are so many ways to implement technology in every subject as we have learned in class. She felt that her power points that she does each day could be improved to align with NETS. Overall, although she was not familiar with NETS she believes that they are important. As a future educator, I have learned so much about technology and how students can really benefit from using it in the classroom. NETS can be aligned with history curriculum easily and by creating projects for students that allow them to use internet, create web pages, or even presentations can prepare them for their future as well as make history fun.
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I think it was a good idea to familiarize yourself with NETS before the interview. It is kind of surprising how many teachers are unaware of these standards, seeing as they are national. The teacher I interviewed too said the school was hitting some of the standards without even knowing they were. That’s interesting that the school has so much accessibility to technology, the school where the teacher I interviewed works, does not have the same advantages. Maybe there should be some professional development to familiarize teachers with the always-evolving realm of technology.
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ReplyDeleteI like how you stated that the NETS standards can very easily be incorporated into a lesson plan. While looking over the NETS, I was surprised at how often we use these standards in schools, whether or not NETS is actively encouraged. I think that it is a good idea to encourage NETS standards within schools, especially given how technology is such a significant part of our society.