Technology Standards for Teachers

1. Technology Operations and Concepts: demonstrating a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.

2. Planning and designing learning environments and experiences: Teachers can plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.

3. Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum: Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.

4. Assessment and Evaluation: Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.

5. Productivity and Professional practice: Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.

6. 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 that understanding in practice.

These are the ISTE (NETS) performance indicators. They are not intended to represent "21st Century Skills". I would hope they could be embraced as a measure of success when we reflect upon acceptable practice.