Katie McDermott

National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers

The Maryland Technology Consortium has developed Maryland Teacher Technology Standards, technology outcomes and indicators that all teacher candidates will need to achieve prior to graduation.

Maryland Technology Standards

• Effective teachers model and apply the National Educational Technology Standards for Students as they design, implement and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community.

CompareProfessional growth

Both require teachers to track their progress and professional goals in order to fully evaluate their teaching styles.

ResponsibilityBoth emphasize the importance to educate students on the

dangers of technology.Communication

Both make it easier for teachers to communicate to students, faculty, parents, and all members of the community.

InformationBoth provide children with the necessary tools to help

them successfully use technology inside of the classroom.

ContrastMTTS

Only followed by teachers in the state of Maryland.

Students must acquire these skills before graduation.

Has a standard dedicated to assistive technology.

NES*TFollowed by all

teachers in the United States.

Has a standard dedicated to inspiring creativity in students.

Maryland Technology StandardsStandard I: Technology Information Access,

Evaluation, Processing, Application. Allows students to efficiently retrieve, store and organize

information located by using technology.

Standard II: Communication Gives students multiple ways to communicate with their peers,

teachers, and parents.

Standard III: Legal, Social, Ethical issues Helps students understand the questionable practices that are

often used while using technology in the classroom.

Standard IV: Assessment for Administration and Instruction Uses spreadsheets, tables, and graphs to share their research with

others in their community.

Maryland Technology StandardsStandard V: Integrating technology into the

curriculum and Instruction This allows the teacher to have a scheduled time of when they

are going to use technology in the classroom and utilize the technology in a beneficial manner.

Standard VI: Assistive Technologies Allows students with disabilities to take advantage of the

technology surrounding them to further their education.Standard VII: Professional Growth

Allows the teacher to accumulate resources, identify strengths/weaknesses, and define goals to be reached in their future teachings.

National Education Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for TeachersStandard I: Facilitate and Inspire Student

Learning and CreativityHelp students reach into their “creative side” and

explore new means of education.Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning

Experiences and AssessmentsBy individualizing the assignments, students will be

more interested in the work and be able to set their own educational goals.

Model Digital-Age Work and LearningTeachers are able to effectively communicate with

students, parents, and colleges and share educational information within the community.

National Education Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for TeachersStandard IV: Promote and Model Digital

Citizenship and ResponsibilityHelps students understand the safe way to use

technology and explain the dangers and misconceptions commonly associated with the internet.

Standard V: Engage in Professional Growth and LeadershipAllows teachers to improve their professional

practice throughout their career.

ConclusionTechnology integration in the classroom is

crucial for all students.Having standards and outcomes benefits

studentsFollowing these standards guarantees that the

instructors are teaching the correct material.Providing clear and appropriate expectations

for students allows them to fully reach the point that they must be in order to become technology literate

Bibliographyhttp://www.mttsonline.org/standards/http://facultyfp.salisbury.edu/ddsessoms/

PDF/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf