My third standards response will be in the area of #6: Technology Operations and Standards; Students utilize technology concepts and tools to learn; part a: Students select, use, and troubleshoot tools efficiently.
My thought about this standard is that students need to learn how to use technology in a variety of settings. Learning some of the necessary skills in a specific technology class can be helpful, but it is important for students to learn how to select and use technology tools in a variety of classes. In this day and age, the use of technology needs to be included in most, if not all, classes that students are taking. They need to have experience in selecting the most appropriate technology tools and then know how to use them efficiently and effectively. It bothers me when I hear about students supposedly getting their technology needs met by going to a computer lab once a week. Most of us probably know preschool kids who use technology in their homes. There is no reason why students should not be using technology to help them learn in the early stages of their school experience.
It sounds like you've come up with some great ways to include technology in your classroom. If every teacher does a little bit, then many different tools will be introduced and hopefully students can get a well-rounded technology experience.
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