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Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. What Is Educational Technology? 3 Educational technology is any technology that is used to support teaching and learning The NCATE standards articulate the professional preparation requirements for all teachers

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Technology Standards 4 ISTE standards are the core of most national and state standards National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) exist for students, teachers, and administrators NETS standards target specific areas proven critical for success in society and industry

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators for Students 5 1. Creativity and Innovation 2. Communication and Collaboration 3. Research and Information Fluency 4. Critical Thinking, Problems Solving, and Decision Making 5. Digital Citizenship 6. Technology Operations and Concepts ©2007 International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE® is a registered trademark of the International Society for Technology in Education.

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. National Educational Technology Standards (NETST) and Performance Indicators for Teachers 6 1. Facilitate and Inspire Learning and Creativity 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Technology Standards 7 NETS also becoming a part of NCATE for accrediting teacher preparation programs Most states using NETS for strategic planning as well as teacher standards NETS typically become a part of “accomplished practices” for states

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Technology Standards 8 Most states have adopted all or part of NETS

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Professional Requirements 9 NCLB Act requires that students be technology literate by grade 9 States are incorporating technology standards for certification/licensure No specific requirement for national certification yet – but technology supports requirements for multiple means of teaching

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Professional Preparation for Technology Literacy 10 NCATE requires that colleges train on instruction, assessment, and professional productivity using technology In-service teachers often have technology requirements for annual evaluations

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Professional Preparation for Technology Literacy 11 States, districts, and education associations promote activities that provide continuous improvement in technology skills Online training also available for free or fee

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Technology Training for Other Educators 12 Media specialists - often charged with managing and training for technology Administrators - use and make decisions about technology Other educational specialists - offer guidance and instructional support in use of technology for administration and student achievement

Teaching and Learning with Technology, 4e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Expanding Your Technology Literacy 13 NCLB legislation assures technical literacy for teachers beyond basics Teachers must keep expanding knowledge and skills to keep up with current and emerging technology Educators must be lifelong learners to remain on the technological forefront