The ISTE Educational Technology Foundations Standards for All Teachers reflect professional studies in education providing fundamental concepts, knowledge, skills and attitudes for applying information technology in educational settings. All candidates seeking initial certification or endorsements in teacher preparation programs will meet these educational technology foundation standards. It is the responsibility of teacher preparation programs to provide opportunities for their candidates to achieve these standards. All classroom teachers should be prepared to meet the following standards and performance indicators. B . demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
A . design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. B . apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. C . identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. A . facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.