Blog Entry #5:
   For students, the most important ISTE standard is #2, "Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments." Being in a classroom that utilizes digital tools in an authentic way, and being able to keep up on current innovations in the digital world is crucial to students' abilities to move forward  in technology as they advance in grade level knowledge. It's one thing to hear about, or learn about, technology tools that are being used out in the real world, but a whole other thing to be able to access them and utilize them yourself. To promote this in my classroom, I have established a "Media Specialist" job in my classroom who sets up my IPADS, three mini computers, laptop and Chromebook and students are able to use them throughout the day.