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Why should teachers be mindful of the standards?

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Why should teachers be mindful of the standards?

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Teachers often become complacent so it is vital for them to learn about and recognize the advancements of technology in our society. Students are inspired by their teachers so what a teacher says or does really impacts his/her students. It is the responsibility of the teacher to push each student to his/her full potential, which includes teaching them the standards that they should practice.

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Why is having technology standards important, for teachers and for students?

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Why is having technology standards important, for teachers and for students?

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It is imperative for both teachers and students to know what guidelines they must follow and practice in order to succeed in the field of Education. Students revere their teachers and teachers are also always learning from their students so these standards strengthen the relationship between the two.

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Classroom environments for students are always developing due to technological improvements. The standards that each student should follow and strive to become include:
- Empowered Learner: demonstrating competency
- Digital Citizen: acting in ways that are safe, legal and ethical online
- Knowledge Constructor: producing information that is productive for themselves and others
- Innovative Designer: creating new solutions
- Computational Thinker: creating strategies for a better understanding of technology
- Creative Communicator: express themselves and communicate creatively
- Global Collaborator: using digital tools to work with others locally and globally

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The role of teachers is always progressing due to the advancements of technology in our society.
The standards that each teacher should model include:
- Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity
- Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments
- Model digital age work and learning
- Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility
- Engage in professional growth and leadership

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ISTE is an organization that aids in transferring knowledge about education in the classroom in grades K-12. ISTE allows educators to ask questions and share their knowledge with other educators around the world. ISTE provides a structure for all aspects of education through the utilization of technology.

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ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education.