Technology Standards Influencing Alberta Education

ISTE Standards for Teachers

Learning and Technology Policy Framework

ISTE Standards for Students

ICT Program of Study

Demonstrate Contemporary Digital Skills- Use knowledge of technology to support student learning through communications with parents, students, and the community.

Advocate for Digital Citizenship- Demonstrate proper use of digital tools in all aspects including legally and ethically. #

Development of Learning Experiences with Technology- Teachers will use technology to accommodate for the variety in student learning styles by diversifying instruction and creating personalized assignments based on student abilities.

Participate in Professional Learning- Research new digital learning tools to effectively aid student learning.

Design Solutions to Problems Using Technology- Students will be able recognize issues and find appropriate solutions through the use of various different digital tools.

Connect on a Global and Local Scale-Examine different perspectives on a subject through communicating with external resources such as community members.

Clear and Creative Communication- Use different and appropriate technological tools to creatively express ideas.

Creation of New Knowledge- Students should be able to determine the reliability and credibility of the source of information that they are using.

Efficient and Effective use of Technology-Teachers and administrators will use technology to accommodate for the diversity of student needs in a classroom and to personalize the learning experience. #

Use of Technology- Technology should be used appropriately by all members of the education system

Access to Technology- Each educational institution should have access to appropriate technology including the devices, environment, and network.

Be a Digital Citizen- Properly display skills that illustrate being a digital citizen, #

Skills to Determine Reliable Sources- Students should be able to determine and use reliable information from a variety of sources around the world. #

Be a Digital Citizen- Access to networks and technology will be ethical and students will follow legal requirements for documentation of sources. # #

Appropriate Technology Use- Students will be able to determine what digital tool should be used given a problem or assignment. #

Proper Technology Technique- Students will know the proper techniques to use technology such as posture, safety techniques, and potential risks involved.

Look at Multiple Perspectives- Students will examine and evaluate a variety of perspectives on any given topic. #

Engage Student Learning and Creativity- Teachers will encourage students to think creatively and to further their knowledge through the use of technology. #

Be a Digital Citizen-Students will use digital tools and the internet with both ethical and legal conduct at all times. #

Stay up to Date With Research- Teachers should be aware of new and innovative research on the use of technology in education. #