NETS*S and NETS*T

The relationship between the performance indicators, is this: In order for the students to reach their goals, the teachers must be affluent in the content of their five standards. For example, the purpose of standard 2 of the NETS*T, is to increase and enhance the skills of students based on their standards. Even before the teachers can assist the students though, as I mentioned in my recent post, teachers must FIRST become knowledgeable in the content area BEFORE applying it in the classroom. Students become frustrated whenever they are asked to use a new technology they don't understand and the teacher is not a good resource to turn to for help. I do not believe they should have to know everything, but at least be able to direct their students to the appropriate person who is able to assist them. Finally, it would be beneficial if educators would collaborate with their students on ways to implement these standards that add to the classroom experience and increase our knowledge base on the technologies available. As one of the students in the Malcolm Brown article pointed out, "in a classroom, everyone is learning."