Technology Operations and Concepts

ISTE Standard: Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.

• ISTE Incicators
  A. Teachers Demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in ISTE's Technology standards for Students.)
  B. Teachers demonstrate contiual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
  
  

Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences

ISTE Standard: Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.

• ISTE Incicators
  A. Teachers design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
  B. Teachers apply current research on teaching and learining with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.
  C. Teachers identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
  D. Teachers plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
  

Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum

ISTE Standard: Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.

• ISTE Incicators
  A. Teachers facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
  B. Teachers use technology to support learner-centered strategeis that address teh diverse needs of students.
  C. Teachers apply technology to develop students' higher order thinking skills and creativity.
  D. Teachers manage student-learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment..
  

Assessment and Evaluation

ISTE Standard: Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.

• ISTE Indicators:
  A. Teachers apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.
  B. Teahcers use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
  C. Teachers apply mutiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.

Productivity and Professional Practice

ISTE Standard: Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.

• ISTE Indicators:
  A. Teachers use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
  B. Teahcer continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
  C. Teachers apply technology to increase productivity.
  D. Teachers use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and teh larger community in order to nurture student learning.

Social, Ethical, Leagal, and Human Issues

ISTE Standard: Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology.

• ISTE Incicators
  A. Teachers model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
  B. Teachers apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with divers backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
  C. Teachers identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity.
  D. Teachers promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
  E. Teachers facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.