Intro to NETS for Students Grade Level 9-12 ISTE | NETS for Students 2007 Profiles
By Christa Lizarraga
1. Create and publish an online art gallery with examples and commentary that demonstrate an understanding of different historical periods and cultures. (1, 2)
• Since I will be teaching English, I think it would be a great idea if my students compiled an online art gallery that corresponds with the time period and culture of the literature they are reading. • It could contain photographs and illustrations that show significant moments in history, as well as things such as style of dress or housing. • For example, when reading Romeo and Juliet, students could create a gallery depicting life during the late 16th century.
2. Design, develop, and test a digital learning game to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to curriculum content. (1,4)
• I could create a game with questions that relate to the literature my class is reading using a website such as Poll Everywhere. • Students would use their cell phones to send their answers to the questions via text message. • When everyone’s answers appear, I could then discuss with my class why they thought certain answers were correct versus incorrect.
3. Employ curriculum-specific simulations to practice critical-thinking processes. (1, 4)
• Students could act out the various pieces of literature they are reading (poems, plays, key scenes from novels, etc.). • For example, when reading To Kill a Mockingbird, the class could reenact Tom Robinson’s rape trial and determine whether or not they believe he should have been found guilty or innocent. • Students would use the Internet to research their roles in the reenactment, and a background scene would be found online and put on the projection screen to add a realistic element.
4. Model legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology by properly selecting, acquiring, and citing resources. (3, 5)
• Students could write a research paper about a significant issue in the literature they have read in my class. • They would be required to use outside sources to support their claims, and properly cite those sources using MLA format.
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