Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences. Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks. Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.
ISTE Recommended Foundations in Technology for All Teachers I. Foundations. The ISTE Foundation Standards reflect professional studies in education that provide fundamental concepts and skills for applying information technology in educational settings. All candidates seeking initial certification or endorsements in teacher preparation programs should have opportunities to meet the educational technology foundations standards. They will also evaluate performance of hardware and software components of computer systems and apply basic troubleshooting strategies as needed. B. Personal and Professional Use of Technology.