International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Sandards

The ISTE Standards provide the competencies for learning, teaching and leading with technology, and are a comprehensive road map for the effective use of technology in schools worldwide. 

Computer Supported Collaborative Learning  - Aligns closely with the ISTE standards.  A few of the standards deserve special attention such as the following f

2.4.c Use Collaborative Tools - Educators use collaborative tools to expand students' authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally. (Collaborative Resource Development) 

2.5.c Innovative Learning Environments - Educators apply evidence-based instructional design principles to create innovative and equitable digital learning environments that support learning. (Collaborative Online Tools) 

2.6.c Teach Computational and Design Thinking - Educators create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and computational thinking to innovate and solve problems. (Pooled data analysis)

2.7.c Use Data to Guide Progress - Educators use assessment data to guide progress, personalize learning, and communicate feedback to education stakeholders in support of students reaching their learning goals. (Continuous Formative Assessment)