ISTE NETS-S Standards
Information and Communications Technology Literacy Grade-Level Expectations (MO grades K-8)
Information and Communications Technology Literacy Course Expectations (MO grades 9-12)
We have now talked about what kids think they should know. Now we need to cover what the state and the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) say/mandate students should know. These standards are meant to be integrated in to all classes and NOT just taught in the computer classroom. These standards will be used in projects that you will be making in this class so please look them over. I know that these standards are meant for k-12 education and most of you work with higher ed. You should look at these as what you students should be able to do when you get them in college. Read all the stands below. Do they cover what they need to? Are they missing anything? Can schools really do this? Will these skills have them ready for the workforce or college? With the move to Common Core some of the state standards may change but are still aligned to the standards below.
ISTE NETS-S Standards Information and Communications Technology Literacy Grade-Level Expectations (MO grades K-8) Information and Communications Technology Literacy Course Expectations (MO grades 9-12)
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Kim Welch
2/12/2015 11:10:37 am
After looking at all three standards, I think they resemble each other quite closely. The ISTE standards do a nice job of covering just about every technology issue I could think of. ISTE standards incorporate inquiry, collaboration, research skills, problem solving strategies, and even technology ethics. Both Information and Communications Technology Literacy (Grade-level Expectations) and (Course Expectations) discussed similar standards as well. In their standards, they covered inquiry as well as online ethics, creativity, and how to know if sources are reliable or not. I think all three sets of standards cover the main ideas/topics needed to be fluent and successful in the technology world. They are also universal, and look like they can stand the test of time – even as newer technology is created and used in the classroom. As far as the feasibility of schools actually being able to use these standards it the “real world”, I think it all depends on the availability of technology in the school district. If schools do not have technology, such as computers, iPads, laptops, or some other kind of device, it will be almost impossible to use these standards in the classroom. On the flip side, if school districts provide teachers and students with a wide array of access to different technology, all of these standards can be met. In the end, the big question seems to be if these standards will actually prepare students for college and the workforce. I would have to say all three sets of standards would easily prepare students for what they will face in the college setting and beyond. They provide students with a great foundation to be technologically literate this day in age. They might not be super-specific for a certain job, but I think once students find the career they are looking for, they can hone their skills to meet the requirements needed for whatever their job may entail. Overall, these technology standards do a nice job of preparing students for the future.
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Taylor West
2/12/2015 10:41:08 pm
I would have to agree. All three assessments of test do something that can make an impact, in a different way. Making life easier on those students to when it comes to other task and jobs in life. One problem is hoping that the school can provide certain technology to keep up with time. Good read.
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Devin Beasley
2/15/2015 05:36:59 am
Kim, I think you bring up great points about how we are trying to prepare students for the future as far as succeeding in college and also finding their place in their careers and obtaining valuable jobs. If our students are equipped with a nice education, knowledge of how to work hard, respect, demeanor, and even knowledge on how to dress and act in job interviews are very valuable for life after high school. I am a firm believer that some times life lessons are more important than a history lesson.
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Terry Keown
2/20/2015 05:01:03 am
Kim, I agree with your standpoint that generally, given the resources, these standards can be met. That word resources though has a very big question mark behind it in the "real world" as well for many school systems. Currently, I think there are mixed reviews among schools systems in regard to these standards; some may see them as spring boards to better educational quality and others possibly just educational eye candy to be placed on the wish list. There is no doubt about it feasible application of them is situation dependent and and full immersion is dependent on how a school system is positioned economically.
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2/12/2015 11:25:13 am
The two links above lead me to seek out:
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Kim Welch
2/13/2015 12:07:40 pm
Hi Julie, this is Kim. I think you made a great point about the standards not dictating just one kind of technology that must be used in order to fulfill the requirements for each grade level. If the technology standards forced educators to just use computers, instead of the vast array of other technology out there, they would be limited in their ability to be creative. I think that being creative, whether it deals with technology or not, is the cornerstone of a good education for students. If students and teachers are able to use their creative thinking skills, and not be forced to fit a certain “mold” of learning and instruction, than I believe the U.S. will benefit overall. I know in my classroom, if I had to just use computers as my only technology source, and not be able to use iPads, SMART Boards or other kinds of technology, my students would not benefit as much as they currently are. Lastly, these technology standards are very flexible and can adapt to any school environment and budget currently in use. It doesn’t just have to be the “wealthy” school districts that can accomplish these new standards.
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Taylor West
2/12/2015 11:03:43 pm
After reading all the articles it was nice to see how the three standards provide something. They came up with stuff that I would never thought of. Making you realize that it was all important. After reading it though it did make me think, we have to keep up with this technological age in school. That can be a problem though, for some of these schools since money can be a problem. I do believe we should have these standards, but maybe combine them all to one. Because I know when I was in grade school and high school. If it was more than two standardized test or assessments from the state, I just started to guess then actually try. And I know that happens to more students than we realize. So there is always that when it comes to more assessments, and test. The state and nation are always adding curriculum, so it just seems harder to put more on students in a 7 hour day. Not saying I know anything, but it just seems more and more information, in the same amount of time.
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Simon Barinas
2/15/2015 03:53:35 am
Taylor,
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2/15/2015 10:48:47 am
Taylor,
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Simon Barinas
2/15/2015 03:52:02 am
These articles have very good detailed and very useful information. I do think they cover mostly everything, and is very self explanatory that they are trying to give the teachers and students the tools needed to succeed in our society that nowadays is very technology integrated and it just keeps growing in that aspect. This standards will help them stay up to date I believe, and keep learning on a daily basis, staying at the same pace as the one that our society is evolving to. I do not think that every school will be able to achieve this because not everyone has the same resources, or a way to get to that, but I think that the more this is being done in schools it will catch up to everyone really quick.
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Devin Beasley
2/15/2015 05:32:00 am
I think these articles list some great points in the classroom. Yes, these standards are great to follow but not all classrooms have the resources necessary which can cause a little bit of a problem. However, if you (as a teacher) give it your best effort to stay in tuned with the expectations than there is no doubt that your students will be prepared for the future. We have to keep the standards high and keep improving them as our world is changing and evolving, especially in the technology world.
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Dawn Macklin
2/15/2015 09:57:30 am
Devin,
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Tyler Fritz
2/15/2015 10:20:03 am
I also agree that not all of the classrooms will have all of the necessary resources for the classroom. There are some schools that really are fortunate to have all of the resources needed and those schools may be getting a leg up on the others because of it.
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Dawn Macklin
2/15/2015 09:55:30 am
I have read all three sets of standards and agree also that they are very comprehensive and cover all necessary parts. I really like standard number six regarding practicing ethical, legal, and safe use of information and technology at all grade levels. I feel that in today's society this standard is just as important as learning things such as how to use information effectively and creatively or how to access information efficiently and effectively. Some schools, especially rural schools, do not have access to technology or even internet. Until all schools have access to this it will be hard for them to implement these. It would be very beneficial for students to have access to technology as colleges and universities now have online learning management tools for students even if the class they are taking is an on ground one. As an adjunct college instructor, my class meets on ground each week but students are required to do assignments and turn them in through Blackboard. At State Fair, we use Blackboard as our online learning system. My high school students have access to it and I use it in my classroom so that they are one step ahead of other students when or if they enroll in State Fair or another college that uses Blackboard.
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Jeromy Layman
2/15/2015 11:46:18 am
Dawn,
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Tyler Fritz
2/15/2015 10:18:11 am
I believe that all of these articles have great information and are very detailed as well. They are trying to give teachers and students the necessary tools that they need to do good things in our world today. The articles do cover everything and are very easy to read. The standards in the articles are great and should be followed but there are a lot of classrooms out there that I don't think would have the proper resources. I believe that we must keep striving for higher standards in technology and we will be just fine.
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2/15/2015 10:56:09 am
Taylor,
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Jeromy Layman
2/15/2015 11:42:24 am
After reading the articles, I think that the lists of standards are very comprehensive. They leave a lot of room for interpretation and growth. The two that really hit home for me are the ISTE-S Standard 2 and 5. Standard 2 is important as technology becomes more prominent in everything we do, communication and collaboration through technology is going to be paramount. Companies with offices all around the globe have to be able to communicate and work together on projects. Students should be prepared to do the same, even if it is with students in their own class. With that, Standard 5 is important as well. Digital Citizenship is so important for students to understand. With technology moving forward exponentially, sometimes our ethical best practices have not caught up with that technology. Students need to understand that certain aspects of their online lives are around forever, and that silly mistakes in their youth can have repercussions down the line.
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Terry Keown
2/20/2015 05:31:04 am
Jeremy, I do agree there is a considerable amount of lag time between technological advancement and society's full grasp of its "good" and "bad" aspects. Many people are quick to embrace new technology without thought of consequence. Thus, the placement of Digital Citizenship in those standards is a needed component for their use. I also agree with your thoughts on "globalized communication and collaboration" and the need for Standard 2. Many companies have become project driven to compete in the world and thus it only makes sense as the world is drawn closer together through technology every day that students be acclimatized to it before they enter the working world.
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ryan Ellis
2/15/2015 12:15:42 pm
I would have to agree As well. These three tests greatly help push the impacts into a different way. They all are designed to make life easier in multiple ways that are somewhat independent of each other. Together, these will make life easier on students as well as teachers. The only issue I see is that ranchers have to be on the edge of the cusp and stay up to date with the technology. If they fall behind, so will the students.
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Derek Kitch
2/15/2015 01:44:31 pm
I'm on the same page as all of you in saying that they all do a great job and are pretty comprehensive. And that one of the few drawbacks is that not everyone would have access to the same resources. With technology always evolving and improving, that may become less of an issue in the future.
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Paden Kleinhesselink
2/16/2015 06:37:36 am
Derek, I agree with you. It will be very difficult for some school districts to fulfill the requirements just from a money stand point. It is sad that everything usually comes down to money. It's just the world we live in today.
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Paden Kleinhesselink
2/16/2015 06:34:48 am
I think these articles are very informative. The standards are really nice to give a broader view or more of a big picture idea of what students will learn with the use of technology. The Missouri Department of Education website gives a lot of specific information that is very helpful. It really breaks down what needs to be taught in the classroom. I feel it is very helpful to know what needs to be done to fulfill the requirements. I like to have structure in a system.
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Terry Keown
2/20/2015 04:28:23 am
I have to say after reviewing the material requested it is my thought that there is appropriate expectations in regard to the international standards as they are presented. And thus, in our technology driven society,a foreseeable benefit can be seen in the future via the generations that will follow us into the working world through the utilization of these standards. The caveat though with that said is the several common hurdles presented now that transcend the use of technology as a mode of equitable learning across our school systems.Thus, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and equitable funding are still very much educational factors to consider and as such require mitigation to a certain extent before complete plausibility of such standards across all school systems can be realized.
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