ISTE+NETS-T+Standard+4

National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•T) and Performance Indicators for Teachers Standard 4

"4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility 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 and 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" -- http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech176.shtml http://www.teach-nology.com/ http://www.greatschools.net/ http://www.4teachers.org/ --- Today's educators have the responsibility to educate and promote technologies as our global society is ever evolving. We need to keep our student on the cutting edge of technologies to give them as many opportunities as possible to involve themselves in technologies that they will gain knowledge of cultural and global awareness. Above is just a few of the websites I have used as an educator to keep informed.