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DESCRIPTION:
After reading through the NETS I must say that I was previously unaware of most of the standards governing technology in education. I was formerly unaware of standards for teachers that expanded beyond the common sense rules used my most as a guide for conduct online. I found the scenarios to be helpful in clarifying the given standard. I enjoyed the fact that there are only 6 NETS-S and 5 NETS-T, making them easier to commit to memory. I was pleased to find the rubrics, outlining guidelines for varied levels of mastery. As I read through these, I began to think of my Gateway to Technology class. I tried to recall my own scenarios for when I thought I might have satisfied the NETS.

IMPACT:
I have found that this is not a book that can be read once and put away, but rather one that has become part of my daily arsenal. I have referred to this book on several occasions, and I do believe I will need to continue to do so for some time before I have memorized all standards. Now that I know the standards, I think of my Gateway to Technology lessons in terms of the NETS, which is as it should be.

INTENT:
My intent is to continue to utilize NETS. When I write my lesson plans, I now make sure to have a copy of the NETS close by to use a guideline. I also plan to better meet the NETS-T standards as they relate to collaboration among colleagues. I plan to offer my assistance to those colleagues who struggle with technology. I also plan to attend the E-tech conference this year with my colleague Mrs. Miller.

STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES:
I feel that I am strongest in NETS-T 1 and 3. Just this month I have taught my students how to utilize wiki spaces, create an email account, attach documents to an email and send, create power point presentations, and utilize discussion boards. I have also given students an opportunity to research an invention of their choice, designing a power point to illustrate what they have discovered. I do very well in relating class activities to real world situations. My weakness is in NETS-T 4. I do not know and/or understand many of the legal and ethical issues that surround technology use. I do have a proficient knowledge of APA formatting, but sadly even APA formatting guidelines have not caught up with the variety of media and information available online. APA guidelines only help when writing a paper, but what if I want to teach my students to design a web page? I would like to know how to handle the legal/ethical issues in this example, and I would like to become proficient in NETS-T 4. I would also like to increase my proficiency in NETS-T 2, so that I can better meet my students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities.