This MAT
1274 Workshop addresses multiple elements of the National
Educational Technology Standards for Teachers developed by the
International Society for Technology
in Education
(ISTE). (highlighted in red below)
I. TECHNOLOGY
OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS.
Teachers demonstrate
a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers:
A. demonstrate
introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts
related to technology (as described
in the ISTE National
Educational Technology Standards for Students)
B. demonstrate
continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast
of current and emerging
technologies.
II. PLANNING
AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES.
Teachers
plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported
by technology. Teachers:
A. design
developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced
instructional strategies
to support
the diverse
needs of learners.
B. apply
current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning
learning environments and
experiences.
C. identify
and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and
suitability.
D. plan
for the management of technology resources within the context of
learning
activities.
E. plan
strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
III.
TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM.
Teachers
implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for
applying technology
to maximize
student learning.
Teachers:
A. facilitate
technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and
student technology
standards.
B. use
technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the
diverse needs
of
students.
C. apply
technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.
D. manage
student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
IV.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.
Teachers
apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment
and
evaluation strategies.
Teachers:
A. apply
technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using
a variety of assessment
techniques.
B. use
technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results,
and communicate
findings
to improve
instructional
practice and maximize
student learning.
C. apply
multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate
use of technology
resources
for learning,
communication, and productivity.
V.
PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
Teachers
use technology to enhance their productivity and professional
practice.
Teachers:
A. use
technology resources to engage in ongoing professional
development
and lifelong
learning.
B. continually
evaluate and reflect on professional practice
to make
informed decisions regarding
the use of technology
in support
of
student learning.
C. apply
technology to increase productivity.
D. use
technology to communicate and collaborate with peers,
parents, and the larger
community in order
to nurture student
learning.
VI.
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:
A. model
and teach legal and ethical
practice
related to technology
use.
B. apply
technology resources to enable
and empower
learners with
diverse
backgrounds,
characteristics, and abilities.
C. identify
and use technology
resources that
affirm diversity
D. promote
safe and healthy
use of technology
resources.
E. facilitate
equitable
access
to technology
resources
for
all students.
