Standards and PLN

1. What does the research say about this?
1. We need to be teaching our students the basic skills that are required to use technology in the real world. These are included in some of our math standards. We need to show students how people in the professions related to our content use technology in their jobs. We as teachers also need to have a PLN so that we can get ideas from other teachers, share our ideas, and get information on how to improve our class. There are also standards for technology according to the ISTE Standards For Students at https://www.iste.org/standards/for-students.
2. How can this be effectively integrated into your teaching?
1. From my PLN I can get ideas on lessons, technology I can use, and how to differentiation for students. I also need to look for ways to help my students use more technology in the classroom that has them explore answers instead of being told how to find them. 
3. How will this help your students?
1. This will help students to see the application of math in the real world. It will also help them to be engaged in lessons and assessments since I will be getting new and fresh ideas.
4. What are your goals with regard to this topic?
1. I want to incorporate excel and coding into my math class since more and more jobs utilize these tools. I also want to create a successful PLN so that I have many different ideas to use in my class.
5. How does this shape your vision for empowered learning for your students?
1. This shapes my vision by having additional resources for students to explore and learn. It will also help me to improve my teaching and to stay current with new technology that could be helpful with my instruction and my students.

Sources: https://www.iste.org/standards/for-students