On the iste.org web site I learned that there are standards for evaluating the skills and knowlege used for the digital teaching society or age. I also learned that in order to be an effective teacher in this digital society you must model and apply the NETS.S standards. That teachers need to design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students in everyday learning and therefore improve student learning. The NETS.S standards state that all teachers should 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student learning and creativity. 2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. 3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning. 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibilty. 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership. It is funny and sad at the same time to say that it was my first year teaching this past year and never did I hear that there was such standards. I'm absolutely glad that I took this class learned about these standards. Most of these standards I already implemented because and effective teacher who has common sense would do apply and model these standards with any type of instruction and learning in the classroom. I would like to learn more about where I can get additional training and is it provided for free. I also wonder why my alternative certification program did not train me in these standards either....