Standards Discussion

ASSIGNMENT - Which set of digital standards would you be most likely to use as a point of reference in your professional situation? What characteristics of those standards make them the best choice?
PEER RESPONSE - Choose someone's response that differs from your own. Compare the characteristics they have cited with your chosen set of standards. In what ways might your choice also apply to their situation?

"Where do you fall on the rubric?" I believe my entries were within the range of exceptional or effective.

Rubric Criteria

• Examination and analysis of relevant course concepts - I demonstrated mastery of course concepts by effectively and purposefully applying them to the discussion focus. This was evidenced through specific examples cited from the various standards documents such as "The “Alignment of Educator Standards with National Standards” that begins on page 13".

• Use of evidence, examples, and personal experience - I Incorporated clearly relevant professional, personal experiences and evidence from readings that create professional and meaningful discourse on the topic. This was evidenced through an uploaded evaluation document I use with teachers that includes NETS-S standards and examples of Research and Information Fluency and Digital Citizenship standards that students and some teachers have not yet mastered.  

• Presentation of ideas  - Ideas were clearly articulated with few, if any, errors. I typed entires in Word in order to check for grammar and spelling errors and then copied the entries into the coursework.

• Collaboration with fellow learners - I expanded on the topic in a meaningful way offering a different perspective on the topic and asked relevant, thought-provoking, open-ended questions. This was evidenced through comparing NETS-T and NETS-S with both the Indiana and National Standards for Online Instructors. I asked questions that would help me better understand classmates' particular school settings and situations. "What resources does your school offer your students and teachers in preparing them for online courses?" I also asked questions that might not have a ready answer, "Is Indiana beginning with the instructor role and then defining student standards later?".