How relevant are the NETs for Teachers and Administrators to being a "Good Educator" today?

Encouraging teachers and students to learn more about how to use new technology is one step, but the administrators of a school also need to be on board with the learning (After all, they are the ones who will hire experienced teachers). Over the past 5 years at ISB, I have seen a clear commitment from the school to educating everyone about technology. For example, we have gone from one technology coach to having 3; one for each school (Elementary, Middle, High). Another example has been to offer professional development like the COETAIL class and opportunities to attend many technology related conferences.

Teachers and Administrators should understand and promote the vision of education technology, but they should also lead by example. In particular, I would expect that as a school, all teachers and administrators should all be reminded regularly to apply the standard of “digital Citizenship”.

Digital Citizenship (NETS for students )
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:
a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.


Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility (NETS teachers)
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.

5. Digital Citizenship (NETS for Administrators.)
Educational Administrators model and facilitate understanding of social, ethical and legal issues and responsibilities related to an evolving digital culture. Educational Administrators:
a. ensure equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources to meet the needs of all learners.
b. promote, model and establish policies for safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology.
c. promote and model responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
d. model and facilitate the development of a shared cultural understanding and involvement in global issues through the use of contemporary communication and collaboration tools.