National Educational Technology Standards for Students ISTE International Society for Technology in Education

Ready or not... b the world is different b tools are different b communication is different b work is different b information is different b kids are different b learning is different

Our Educational System... b must produce technology capable kids b “To live, learn and work successfully in an increasingly complex and information-rich society, students must use technology efficiently.”

Technology can enable students to become: b Capable information technology users b Information seekers, analyzers and evaluators b Problem solvers and decision-makers b Creative and effective users of productivity tools b Communicators, collaborators, publishers, and producers b Informed, responsible and contributing citizens

Why? b Parents want it... b Employers want it... b Communities want it... b The nation wants it… b Kids need it...

Essential Conditions b Vision with support and proactive leadership from the educational system b Educators skilled in the use of technology for learning b Content standards and curriculum resources b Student-centered approaches to learning

Essential Conditions cont. b Assessment of the effectiveness of technology for learning b Assess to contemporary technologies, software and telecommunications networks b Technical assistance for maintaining and using technology resources

Essential Conditions cont. b Community partners who provide expertise, support and real-life interactions b Ongoing financial support for sustained technology use b Policies and standards supporting new learning environments

Traditional Learning Environments b teacher-centered b single sense stimulation b single path progression b single media b isolated work b information delivery b passive learning b factual, knowledge- based b reactive response b isolated, artificial context

New Learning Environments b student-centered b multisensory stimulation b multipath progression b multimedia b collaborative work b information exchange b active/exploratory/ inquiry-based learning b critical thinking and informed decision- making b proactive / planned action b authentic, real-world context

Learning Environments Should Prepare Students to: b communicate using a variety of media and formats b access and exchange information in a variety of ways b compile, organize, analyze and synthesize information

Learning Environments Should Prepare Students to: b draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information gathered b use information and select appropriate tools to solve problems b know content and be able to locate additional information as needed

Learning Environments Should Prepare Students to: b become self-directed learners b collaborate and cooperate in team efforts b interact with others in ethical and appropriate ways

Standards for Students b Basic operations and concepts b Social, ethical and human issues b Technology productivity tools b Technology communications tools b Technology research tools b Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

The Next Step... b Assemble in grade level groups b Examine the Profiles for Technology Literate Students b Examine the Curriculum Examples and Scenarios b Report your findings to the whole group

Profiles, Examples and Scenarios b Grades PreK - 2 b Grades 3-5 b Grades 6-8 b Grades 9-12