Introduction to ISTE Standards
Understanding the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for both educators and students
Why Both Perspectives Matter
As college students preparing to become educators, you occupy a unique position in the educational landscape. You are simultaneously current students experiencing learning firsthand and future teachers who will design and facilitate learning experiences for others.
Understanding both the ISTE Standards for Educators and the ISTE Standards for Students is essential because:
- As students: You can reflect on your own learning experiences and identify how technology enhances your education
- As future educators: You'll design lesson plans and projects that align with these standards to empower your students
- For professional growth: These standards guide your development as a technology-savvy educator in the modern classroom
- For lesson planning: You'll use both sets of standards to create comprehensive, standards-aligned educational experiences
ISTE Standards for Educators
These seven standards define the skills and knowledge educators need to teach, work and learn in the digital age.
ISTE Standards for Students
These seven standards outline the skills and competencies students need to thrive as learners, citizens and workers in the digital age.
Bridging Both Perspectives
The true power of understanding both sets of ISTE Standards lies in how they interconnect. As future educators, you'll design learning experiences that help students achieve the Student Standards while simultaneously developing your own practice according to the Educator Standards.
For Lesson Planning
When creating lesson plans, you'll align learning objectives with Student Standards while applying Educator Standards in your instructional design, technology integration, and assessment strategies.
For Professional Growth
Understanding what students should achieve helps you become a better facilitator, designer, and collaborator. Your growth as an educator directly impacts student success.
For Innovation
By understanding both perspectives, you can create innovative learning experiences that leverage technology meaningfully, not just for the sake of using technology.
For Assessment
You'll be able to assess student work against clear standards while also evaluating your own teaching effectiveness using the Educator Standards as a framework.
Official ISTE Resources
Lab Completion
Mark this lab as complete once you've reviewed all ISTE Standards and understand both perspectives.