Okay, once I was able to get myself to focus past those initial thoughts and observations I realized that I found the Students standards a little overwhelming. For instance, I found it to be a lot of information for some students to follow. I also thought two of the standards could possibly be condensed into becoming one; therefore, giving them five standards instead of six. I thought the first standard and the fourth standard are a bit similar. I can see critical thinking and innovation being able to fall into a similar field as critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.
While I do agree with the essential ideas and purpose of each of the standards for Students, I don't necessarily see how students would be able to really relate and interpret each standard on their own. It's not because I believe students would not be competent enough, it's mainly because I feel it might be too much information, too wordy, and a bit complex for certain students, not all. Maybe if it was written with different wording or more precise information, Students may immediately better comprehend each standard. Overall, I do feel that each standard set for Students is adequate and necessary in order to allow their growth and understanding in technology. As far as anything missing: well nothing really came to mind - I found it to cover just about everything.
Some Student standards more than others, might be easier to implement and monitor achievement. For instance, I believe digital citizenship might be easier, while research and information fluency might be a little more challenging. Nonetheless, I do believe each Student standard has an important concept to be achieved. For myself, I would like for each of my future students to gain knowledge in each standard and be able to understand it and master it to the best of their abilities. Although, I might consider translating the standards for my students, depending on their grade level, in order to achieve better comprehension from their behalf.
Now, in regards to the Teachers standards, I really agreed and liked the way each one was phrased and described. For some strange reason, I was able to better relate with the Teachers standards rather than the Students standards. As I read through each of the Teachers standards, not only did I agree, but I was also able to relate each one towards myself for when I become a teacher. I believe the standards for the Teachers are fair and do not seem too overwhelming. Similar to the Students standards, I absolutely found the Teachers standards to cover important areas, such as, promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility. I think that as teachers we should definitely abide by each of the standards set forth, especially because from what I read they seem reasonable and purposeful. As with the Students standards, I did not seem to think of anything missing.
I am able to see myself being able to implement each standard into my teaching curriculum. In particular, Teachers standards three and four (3 - model digital-age work and learning 4 - promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility) mean a lot to me because I strongly believe that a teacher must demonstrate these qualities in order to truly be an effective and efficient teacher.
Reviewing in detail both Students and Teachers standards was very insightful and informative.
