ISTE Standards for Educators

Breakdown of the ISTE Educator Standards:

1. Learner:

   • Description: Teachers continually improve their practice by learning from and with others.

   • Key Actions:

     • Set professional learning goals.

     • Engage in professional development and learning networks.

     • Stay updated with educational technology trends.

2. Leader:

   • Description: Teachers seek out opportunities to lead and advocate for the effective use of technology to support student learning.

   • Key Actions:

     • Shape, advance, and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning.

     • Advocate for equitable access to technology.

     • Inspire colleagues and students through effective leadership.

3. Citizen:

   • Description: Teachers model and promote the management of personal data and digital identity, and the responsible, ethical, and safe use of technology.

   • Key Actions:

     • Teach students about digital rights and responsibilities.

     • Promote online safety and ethical behavior.

     • Encourage digital literacy and citizenship.

4. Collaborator:

   • Description: Teachers collaborate with colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems.

   • Key Actions:

     • Build collaborative networks and communities.

     • Share best practices and resources.

     • Co-create learning experiences with students and colleagues.

5. Designer:

   • Description: Teachers design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.

   • Key Actions:

     • Create engaging and personalized learning experiences.

     • Use technology to design learner-centered environments.

     • Implement innovative digital tools to enhance learning.

6. Facilitator:

   • Description: Teachers facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement.

   • Key Actions:

     • Use technology to manage and assess learning.

     • Provide timely feedback and support.

     • Encourage students to take ownership of their learning.

7. Analyst:

   • Description: Teachers understand and use data to drive their instruction and support students in achieving their learning goals.

   • Key Actions:

     • Use data to inform instructional decisions.

     • Assess student progress with digital tools.

     • Provide personalized learning experiences based on data insights.