International Society for Technology in Education
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers
They are a set of standards created by the International Society for Technology in Education for the goal of using technology in elementary, middle and high school grads with the intention of students learning and being productive in a “digital society.” The standards were first released in 2000 and according to the website, defined the fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for applying technology in educational settings.
Who is ISTE and why should we listen to them?
This organization according to their website is a nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. The goal is to provide leadership and service with the hopes of improving teaching and learning through technology in schools. They are dedicated to giving the voice of teachers to policy makers regarding educational technology in this digital age of learning.
Are there other resources on the ISTE website that can be useful?
This website has something for any level in the educational field. From students to teachers to administrators there is something for everybody. It shows the National Educational Technology Standards for all education levels. In the connect section of the website it a section called communities that has links to twitter, wiki and face book accounts as well as a section for special interest groups.
Click on link to listen to a message from the 2011 ISTE President
ISTE PRESIDENT
Thanks for sharing the message from Mrs. Jobe.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Technology can and will provide a gateway for students...walls are coming down... Commonalities with other countries are being discovered. Our students are experiencing a very different education than what some of us had!
Imagine what it will be like for their children.
Thanks for enlightening us more on ISTE.
That was a good clip, thank you. I spent quite a bit of time on their website the other day and didn't see that clip. While she was talking about her experiences I wondered what I could do to make a difference. I get excited when I learn a little new trick on a program. I would like to help others find that out.
ReplyDeleteHow do we find the best way to utilize the students phones, iPads, iPods etc. Maybe they can do some teaching of ways they have discovered. My coworkers and I share bits and pieces all the time so maybe a few minutes at the end of each day for students to share any new tips they have learned or learned about.
Thanks for including the video from President, Holly Jobe. That was fantastic and very informative. I was amazed that they were sending text emails to other students BEFORE the internet was created! President Jobe has great vision and goals, and the video was very exciting and motivating. I especially liked the idea of having technology "coaches" in the classroom to help teachers implement technology.
ReplyDeleteShe had many great quotes in the video that speak to my hopes of the opportunities we can provide through technology. She spoke about teachers teaching the way they were taught, and we need to break away from that thinking. I am thankful that we covered ISTE in this class!