from iste.org:

ISTE Standard 1.6

The Creative Communicator

Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. 

But how?

(a) A Creative Communicator will choose tools that  effectively showcase knowledge! 

(b) A Creative Communicator  will create or responsibly repurpose content!

(c) A Creative Communicator uses a variety of digital tools!

(d) A Creative Communicator will keep audience in mind by customizing content! 

from iste.org

So many tools, so little ENGAGEMENT...

It is easy to mistake the excitement a student may show over a particular tool for authentic engagement (Kolb 12).

Q: How can educators ensure that the tools their students are using will actually promote engagement?

A: Teachers should be on the lookout for signs of false engagement. Engagement with technology should be focused on learning goals. If a tool distracts students from learning the required content, it isn't appropriate to the task! Teachers should help students choose tools that effectively showcase what they are learning (Kolb 30).

Examples: Google Docs or slides promote collaboration without the distraction of too many "bells and whistles."