ISTE Standards

Learner 1a: Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.

Leader: Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning.
Citizen: Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world. 
Learner: Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. 

Learner: Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning.
1a. Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.
1c. Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.

7a: "Students use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning."

7b: "Students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints."

Learner- Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. Educators:

CollaboratorEducators dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems. Educators:

1b: Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks.
1c: Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.
6a: Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning goals and outcomes in both independent and group settings.

3a) Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community. 

5a) Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs. 
5b) Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning. 

The blog would help students in any grade or subject area. It could definitely personalize the learning. It reminds me a lot of discussions that we do online in college. It would be good for students even in elementary school to get used to and practice with. 

Learner: Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning.

Collaborator 4a: Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology.

I reached this standard because I was globally collaborating with educators around the world. They discussed some learning experiences that involved technology and some that did not. 

Learner 1b: Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks.

I was involved in a global network. I learned a lot of information that will help me in the future.