Friday Matinee: The ISTE Standards Community

The ISTE Standards Community is an open network dedicated to discussions and sharing resources related to the ISTE Standards, including the ISTE Educator and Student standards. Topics may include adoption and implementation, the standards in specific grade bands or content areas, and anything else you want to discuss or share. Start by exploring the content, or post a comment and engage in dialogue after creating an account on ISTE.org. For this community, you can create a FREE ISTE account for access and do not need to be a member. Remember that ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education. The ISTE Standards Community provides a Professional Learning Network (PLN) where you can explore conversations on technology standards and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Although we teach in higher education, the standards were written for grades P-20. These standards are not only a great guideline for integrating and using technology in the classroom, but they are important in the preparation of teachers who will be going into classrooms where technology plays an important role.

The ISTE Educator Standards are one part of a larger set of standards from ISTE, which include education leaders, coaches, and students. The ISTE Standards put students at the center and provide a nested framework of support for multiple stakeholder groups.

To learn more about the ISTE Standards for Educators, go here. Check out this short video explanation, ISTE Standards For Students and Educators, by Tiffany Feild. You'll find that the ISTE Standards for Educators are your roadmap to helping students become empowered learners and they will help you rethink traditional practices. As you expand your understanding of the ISTE Standards for Educators, you are also connecting to the ISTE Standards for Students in a variety of ways. Join with the ISTE Standards Community to engage with other educators to learn more about how to use the standards in your teaching.

On another note, Arlene Borthwick, Professor Emerita, National College of Education, National Louis University, shared two opportunities to discuss and provide your perspectives on technology infusion in teacher preparation programs. * Attend and participate in this ISTE21 Live conference session being led by Joseph South, ISTE’s Chief Learning Officer, and Ji Soo Song, ISTE’s Senior Policy and Advocacy Associate: Call to Action for the Future of Technology Infusion in Teacher Preparation, Tuesday, June 29, 11:45 AM Eastern. See: conference.iste.org/2021/program/search/...

* Share your perspectives on technology infusion in teacher preparation by participating in a research study currently underway. Responses from full, part-time, and adjunct instructors of educational technology in teacher preparation are requested by June 30, 2021. Learn more about the study by reviewing the consent form at bit.ly/EdTecQSort_Consent

She would be happy to respond to any questions about the above two opportunities. You can email her at aborthwick@nl.edu.