Week 2...GeT cOnNeCTeD

In the process of becoming a certified teacher I have flipped through the Ontario College of Teacher's Standards of Practice booklet (http://www.oct.ca/public/professional-standards/standards-of-practice) numerous times. So quite naturally, I couldn't help but make the connections between the standards outlined in the OCT's document with those of the International Society for Technology in Education (iste.nets), also known as Net's Standards (http://www.iste.org/standards).

Both of these documents focus on the importance for student and student learning by taking a clear and directed stance on teaching and assessement that is student-centred. Another link I made between these two documents are their emphasis on professional knowledge (whether it be as a teacher or digital teacher) and ongoing professional knowledge such as keeping up-to-date and using digital tools effectively.

Upon visiting Net's Standards website, I noticed the standards placed capital on inspiring students to be creative! I love any movement that nourishes the creativity of students, which ultimately allows them to express themselves in both innovative and authenic ways.

The iste.org website is full of information regarding technology and education policy. Although written from an American perspective, its information and advocacy are relevant in North America more generally. The Net's Standrads of modelling digital age and promoting digital citizenship and responsibility are certainly areas already implemented in the Ontairo curriculum.
If interested, you can become a iste member, read the monthly blogs or follow its twitter timeline using the hashtag #edtech to keep connected.

Until next time keep it classy you tech savvy's!