ETEC 5303 Learning With Computers in the K - 12 Classroom

ISTE Standards Students

1) Creativity and Innovation

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge and develop innovative products and processes using technology.

a) Apply existing knowledge to generate ideas, products, or processes

b) Create original works as a means of personal or group expression

c) Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues

d) Identify trends and forecast possibilities

3) Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

c) Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

d) Process data and report results

4) Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use crucial thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

a) Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation

b) Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project

c) Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

d) Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

5) Digital Citizenship

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

b) Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

6) Technology operations and concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

a) Understand and use technology systems

b) Select and use applications effectively and productively

d) Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

ISTE Standards – Teachers

1) Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

b)Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

2) Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the Standards.

a) Design or adapt learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity

b) Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.

c) Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources

d) Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards, and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.

3) Model Digital Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.

b) Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.

d) Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.

4) Promote and model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.

b) Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.

5) Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teacher 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.

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

ISTE Standards – Administrators

1) Visionary Leadership

Educational Administrators inspire and lead development and implementation of a shared vision for comprehensive integration of technology to promote excellence and support transformation throughout the organization.

b)Engage in an ongoing process to develop, implement, and communicate technology-infused strategic plans aligned with a shared vision.

2) Digital Age Learning Culture

Educational Administrators create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that provides a rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for all students.

a) Ensure instructional innovation focused on continuous improvement of digital-age learning

b) Model and promote the frequent and effective use of technology for learning,

d)Ensure effective practice in the study of technology and its infusion across the curriculum

e)Promote and participate in local, national, and global learning communities, that stimulate innovation, creativity, and digital age collaboration

3)Excellence in Professional Practice

Educational Administrators promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources.

a) Allocate time, resources, and access to ensure ongoing professional growth in technology fluency and integration

c)Promote and model effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders using digital age tools

d)Stay abreast of educational research and emerging trends regarding effective use of technology and encourage evaluation of new technologies for their potential to improve student learning

4)Systemic Improvement

Educational Administrators provide digital age leadership and management to continuously improve the organization through the effective use of information and technology resources.

a) Lead purposeful change to maximize the achievement of learning goals through the appropriate use of technology and media-rich resources

b) Collaborate to establish metrics, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and share findings to improve staff performance and improve student learning.