Strengths and Weaknesses

   It was easy to find my weaknesses in the NET Standards.  Although I feel that I have a high functioning knowledge of technology and use it regularly I am definitely am not up to date on the legal uses of internet and technology uses in schools.  There seems to be a fine line between what is allowable in the classroom and what is not.  Not only that but also what would be appropriate for different technology use in different age groups.      I used Creative Commons to study some of the legalities of creating my own digital media for use in the classroom and how to identify copyrights on websites.  The site netsafeutah.org also provides information on appropriate activities, teaching children safety, and recognizing dangers and risks.
     Technology is essential in today's classrooms but we need to make sure that we as teachers are up to date on the legal and safety issues of the internet. Always keeping up on education would help me to use my strengths to make my weaknesses stronger.  I would like to create a workshop on internet benefits and strengths. I want to make sure that there is a balance of good technology and traditional learning.  Because student's have different strengths and weaknesses related to learning we have to exercise and practice all options of teaching.