Standard+5

** __Enhancing Core Teaching Skills with Technology__ **


 * Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership**

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:

= = a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning. b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others. c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning. d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.

** __NETS Standard 5 Artifacts __ **

===The artifacts included for Standard 5 demonstrate my willingness to continually improve my own professional practice. ===

**I am excited about a potential teacher/parent night to increase parental awareness of the technology their children are using in school. I am excited about the potential of a team of technology like-minded professionals creating a digital citizenship policy and curriculum.**