TECHNOLOGY TEACHER STANDARDS
The National Educational Technology Standards
for Teachers were created by the International Society for Technology
in Education. As a Technology Teacher, I am striving to meet these standards
and use these skills to address the standards
set for students.
Educational Technology Standards and Performance
Indicators for All Teachers
Building on the NETS
for Students, the ISTE NETS for Teachers (NETS•T), which focus
on preservice teacher education, define the fundamental concepts, knowledge,
skills, and attitudes for applying technology in educational settings.
All candidates seeking certification or endorsements in teacher preparation
should meet these educational technology standards. It is the responsibility
of faculty across the university and at cooperating schools to provide
opportunities for teacher candidates to meet these standards.
The six standards areas with performance
indicators listed below are designed to be general enough to be customized
to fit state, university, or district guidelines and yet specific enough
to define the scope of the topic. Performance indicators for each standard
provide specific outcomes to be measured when developing a set of assessment
tools. The standards and the performance indicators also provide guidelines
for teachers currently in the classroom.
1. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS
Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations
and concepts. Teachers:
- demonstrate introductory knowledge,
skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described
in the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Students)
- demonstrate continual growth in technology
knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
2. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES
Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences
supported by technology. Teachers:
- design developmentally appropriate
learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional
strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
- apply current research on teaching
and learning with technology when planning learning environments and
experiences.
- identify and locate technology resources
and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
- plan for the management of technology
resources within the context of learning activities.
- plan strategies to manage student
learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
3. TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM
Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies
for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:
- facilitate technology-enhanced experiences
that address content standards and student technology standards.
- use technology to support learner-centered
strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
- apply technology to develop students'
higher order skills and creativity.
- manage student learning activities
in a technology-enhanced environment.
4. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.
Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment
and evaluation strategies. Teachers:
- apply technology in assessing student
learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.
- use technology resources to collect
and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve
instructional practice and maximize student learning.
- apply multiple methods of evaluation
to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for
learning, communication, and productivity.
5. PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional
practice. Teachers:
- use technology resources to engage
in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
- continually evaluate and reflect on
professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use
of technology in support of student learning.
- apply technology to increase productivity.
- use technology to communicate and
collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order
to nurture student learning.
6. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES
Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues
surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles
in practice. Teachers:
- model and teach legal and ethical
practice related to technology use.
- apply technology resources to enable
and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and
abilities.
- identify and use technology resources
that affirm diversity
- promote safe and healthy use of technology
resources.
- facilitate equitable access to technology
resources for all students.
(The Standards were taken
directly from the International
Society for Technology in Education site)