ISTE Standards Addressed

Standard 2: Digital-Age Learning Culture

Technology Directors create, promote, and sustain a dynamic, digital-age learning culture that provides a rigorous, relevant, and engaging education for all students. Upon completion of the program:

• Element 2.1. Digital Tools and Resources

  • Candidates assist district and school leaders to identify, evaluate, and select exemplary digital tools and resources that support learning goals, incorporate research-based instructional design principles, and are compatible with the school technology infrastructure.

Standard 3: Excellence in Professional Practice

Technology Directors promote an environment of professional learning and innovation that empowers educators to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources. Upon completion of the program

• Element 3.1. Professional Learning Programs

  • Candidates design, implement, and evaluate professional learning programs (face-to-face, blended, and online) that help educators integrate technology effectively into all instructional and business practices— including assisting program directors in infusing technology into all professional learning initiatives.

• Element 3.3. Communication and Collaboration

• Provide technologies to support effective communication and collaboration and model their use among colleagues, parents, students, and the community.

  • Element 3.4. Current Research & Emerging Technologies

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of current educational research and emerging technologies and evaluate potential benefits and implementation requirements (purchase cost, training, human resources, installation, maintenance, compatibility).