The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate your knowledge of the ISTE Standards for Educators in the context of performance scenarios and examples. As a pre-assessment reflection, select the emoji that best describes your comfort level with the standards.

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Complete the concept map with the seven ISTE Standards for Educators.

Answer explanation

Please refer to the concept map to the left to check your answers.

Discuss the purpose of the ISTE Standards for Educators.

Answer explanation

Some possible responses include:

•Guide the effective use of technology to improve teaching and learning.

•Ensure that lesson design includes the purposeful use of technology.

•Inform instructional practice to empower student learning.

•Serve as a framework for innovation and excellence in learning, teaching, and leading.

•Embody best practices for technology integration in education.

Educators model for colleagues the adoption of digital tools to improve teaching and learning.

• Leader

• Learner

• Analyst

• Designer

Educators set professional goals to explore pedagogies that leverage technology to improve student learning.

• Leader

• Collaborator

• Learner

• Citizen

Educators mentor students in the safe, ethical, and legal practice with digital tools.

• Designer

• Facilitator

• Analyst

• Citizen

Educators collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that demonstrate cultural competency.

• Analyst

• Leader

• Learner

• Collaborator

Educators use technology to personalize learning experiences that accommodate learner variability.

• Facilitator

• Designer

• Citizen

• Collaborator

Educators foster a culture where students take ownership of their own learning.

• Leader

• Designer

• Analyst

• Facilitator

Educators use formative and summative assessments to provide feedback and inform instruction.

• Learner

• Citizen

• Collaborator

• Analyst