ISTE NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS (NETS)

AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR ALL TEACHERS

I .TECHNOLOGY OPERATI ONS AND CONCEPTS.

Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology

operations and concepts.Teachers:

A.demonstrate introductory knowledge skills,and understanding

of concepts related to technology (as described in ISTE ’s

Technology Standards for Students).

B.demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and

skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.

I I .PLANNI NG AND DESIGNING LEARNI NG

ENVI RONMENTS AND EXPERI ENCES.

Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and

experiences supported by technology.Teachers:

A.design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities

that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to

support the diverse needs of learners.

B.apply current research on teaching and learning with

technology when planning learning environments and

experiences.

C.identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them

for accuracy and suitability.

D.plan for the management of technology resources within the

context of learning activities.

E.plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-

enhanced environment.

I I I .TEACHI NG,LEARNI NG,AND THE CURRI CULUM.

Teachers implement curriculum plans,that include methods

and strategies for applying technology to maximize student

learning.Teachers:

A.facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address

content standards and student technology standards.

B.use technology to support learner-centered strategies that

address the diverse needs of students.

C.apply technology to develop students ’higher order skills and

creativity.

D.manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced

environment.

I V.ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATI ON.

Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective

assessment and evaluation strategies.Teachers:

A.apply technology in assessing student learning of subject

matter using a variety of assessment techniques.

B.use technology resources to collect and analyze data,

interpret results,and communicate findings to improve

instructional practice and maximize student learning.

C.apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine

students ’appropriate use of technology resources for

learning,communication,and productivity.

V.PRODUCTI VI TY AND PROFESSI ONAL PRACTI CE.

Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and

professional practice.Teachers:

A.use technology resources to engage in ongoing

professional development and lifelong learning.

B.continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to

make informed decisions regarding the use of technology

in support of student learning.

C.apply technology to increase productivity.

D.use technology to communicate and collaborate with

peers,parents,and the larger community in order to

nurture student learning.

VI .SOCI AL,ETHI CAL,LEGAL,AND HUMAN I SSUES.

Teachers understand the social,ethical,legal,and human

issues surrounding the use of technology in PreK-12

schools and apply those principles in practice.Teachers:

A.model and teach legal and ethical practice related to

technology use.

B.apply technology resources to enable and empower

learners with diverse backgrounds,characteristics,

and abilities.

C.identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity

D.promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.

E.facilitate equitable access to technology resources for

all students.

For more information on the NETS Project,contact:

Lajeane Thomas ,Project Director

Telephone:318.257.3923

E-Mail:lthomas@latech.edu

NETS WEBSITE:HTTP://CNETS.ISTE.ORG

FINAL DRAFT:publication to be released June 2000