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The standard of digital citizenship is an important one. As teachers we need to educate of children on how to appropriately use technology. One way I can help my students as a teacher is give them the tools they need to be responsible. Since there is so much at their finger tips it's important to demonstrate how to use all of this technology in a responsible manner. I will show examples of good web pages and one's that are not safe. As a teacher I can educate students so they can make good decisions about their websites. Websites such as Facebook or Blogger are great sites for students to socialize and collaborate. I will encourage my students to join these sites and I will show them how to use them in a ethical,legal, safe and responsible manner.

Another standard that students are required to meet is being able to communicate and collaborate with others using technology. I think this connection is an important part of social and technological development for children. When students use Facebook or Myspace they are able to collaborate and communicate with other students. Also using programs such as Tokbok, Skype and blogger; students are able to work on class projects and collaborate to get assignments done. All of these programs allow students to instantly connect with one another and in a way they will enjoy. Students also don't have to worry about location as everyone can meet no matter where they reside. These forms of communication are invaluable in the classroom. Students and teachers can benefit from this technology.

I feel that both of these standards are important and relevant to our students. As educators being aware of the technology our students are using will help use to connect with our students. Through this technology we can foster responsibility and creativity in our students and classroom!