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Technology Facilitation Standards
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Beyond educational computing and technology foundations for teachers, ISTE has established Technology Facilitation Standards for teacher education programs or professional development that prepare candidates to serve as building/campus-level technology facilitators. Candidates completing this program will exhibit knowledge, skills, and dispositions equipping them to teach technology applications; demonstrate effective use of technology to support student learning of content; and provide professional development, mentoring, and basic technical assistance for other teachers.
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| TF-I. |
Technology Operations and Concepts |
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Educational technology facilitators demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts. Educational technology facilitators:
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Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers). Candidates: |
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1. assist teachers in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state technology plans. |
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2. provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs. |
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Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. Candidates: |
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1. Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts.
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| TF-II. |
Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences |
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Educational technology facilitators plan, design, and model effective learning environments and multiple experiences supported by technology. Educational technology facilitators:
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Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. Candidates:
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1. provide resources and feedback to teachers as they create developmentally appropriate curriculum units that use technology. |
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2. consult with teachers as they design methods and strategies for teaching computer/technology concepts and skills within the context of classroom learning. |
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3. assist teachers as they use technology resources and strategies to support the diverse needs of learners including adaptive and assistive technologies. |
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Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. Candidates: |
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1. assist teachers as they apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. |
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Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. Candidates: |
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1. assist teachers as they identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability based on district and state standards. |
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2. model technology integration using resources that reflect content standards. |
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Plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. Candidates: |
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1. provide teachers with options for management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. |
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Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment. Candidates: |
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1. provide teachers with a variety of strategies to use to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment and support them as they implement the strategies. |
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Identify and apply instructional design principals associated with the development of technology resources. Candidates: |
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1. assist teachers as the identify and apply instructional design principals associated with the development of technology resources.
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| TF-III. |
Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum |
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Educational technology facilitators apply and implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for utilizing technology to maximize student learning. Educational technology facilitators:
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Facililtate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. Candidates: |
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1. use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of technology productivity tools (refer to NETS for Students).
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2. use and apply major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum. |
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3. use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of research tools (refer to NETS for Students). |
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4. use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of problem solving/decision-making tools (refer to NETS for Students) |
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5. use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of media-based tools such as television, audio, print materials, and graphics. |
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6. use and describe methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of distance learning systems appropriate in a school environment. |
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7. use methods for teaching concepts and skills that support use of Web-based and non Web-based authoring tools in a school environment. |
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Use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students. Candidates: |
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1. use methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the needs of diverse learners including adaptive and assistive technology. |
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Apply technology to demonstrate students' higher-order skills and creativity. Candidates: |
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1. use methods and facilitate strategies for teaching problem-solving principles and skills using technology resources. |
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Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. Candidates: |
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1. use methods and classroom management strategies for teaching technology concepts and skills in individual, small group, classroom, and/or lab settings. |
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Use current research and district/regional/state/national content and technology standards to build lessons and units of instruction. Candidates: |
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1. describe and identify curricular methods and strategies that are aligned with district/regional/state/national content and technology standards. |
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2. use major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum.
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| TF-IV. |
Assessment and Evaluation |
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Educational technology facilitators apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Educational technology facilitators:
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Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. Candidates:
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1. model the use of technology tools to assess student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. |
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2. assist teachers in using technology to improve learning and instruction through the evaluation and assessment of artifacts and data.
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Use technology resources to collect and analyze data, intrepret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. Candidates: |
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1. guide teachers as they use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. |
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Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. Candidates: |
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1. assist teachers in using recommended evaluation strategies for improving students' use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. |
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2. examine and apply the results of a research project that includes evaluating the use of a specific technology in a PK-12 environment.
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| TF-V. |
Productivity and Professional Practice |
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Educational technology facilitators apply technology to enhance and improve personal productivity and professional practice. Educational technology faciltators:
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Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. Candidates:
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1. identify resources and participate in professional development activities and professional technology organizations to support ongoing professional growth related to technology.
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2. disseminate information on district-wide policies for the professional growth opportunities for staff, faculty, and administrators.
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Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. Candidates: |
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1. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. |
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Apply technology to increase productivity. Candidates: |
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1. model advanced features of word processing, desktop publishing, graphics programs, and utilities to develop professional products. |
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2. assist others in locating, selecting, capturing, and integrating video and digital images in various formats for use in presentations, publications, and/or other products. |
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3. demonstrate the use of specific-purpose electronic devices (such as graphic calculators, language translators, scientific probeware, or electronic thesaurus) in content areas. |
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4. use a variety of distance learning systems and use at least one to support personal/professional development. |
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5. use instructional design principles to develop hypermedia and multimedia products to support personal and professional development. |
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6. select appropriate tools for communicating concepts, conducting research, and solving problems for an intended audience and purpose. |
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7. use examples of emerging programming, authoring or problem-solving environments that support personal/professional development. |
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8. set and manipulate preferences, defaults, and other selectable features of operating systems and productivity tool programs commonly found in PK-12 schools. |
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Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community to nurture student learning. Candidates: |
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1. model the use of telecommunications tools and resources for information sharing, remote information access, and multimedia/hypermedia publishing in order to nurture student learning. |
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2. communicate with colleagues and discuss current research to support instruction, using applications including electronic mail, online conferencing, and Web browsers. |
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3. participate in online collaborative curricular projects and team activities to build bodies of knowledge around specific topics. |
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4. design, develop, and maintain Web pages and sites that support communication between the school and community.
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| TF-VI. |
Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues |
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Educational technology facilitators understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and assist teachers in applying that understanding in their practice. Educational technology facilitators:
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Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use. Candidates:
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1. develop strategies and provide professional development at the school/classroom level for teaching social, ethical, and legal issues and responsible use of technology.
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2. assist others in summarizing copyright laws related to use of images, music, video, and other digital resources in varying formats.
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Apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. Candidates: |
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1. assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. |
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2. identify, classify, and recommend adaptive/assistive hardware and software for students and teachers with special needs and assist in the procurement and implementation. |
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Identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity. Candidates: |
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1. assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to affirm diversity and address cultural and language differences. |
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Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources. Candidates: |
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1. assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to promote safe and healthy use of technology. |
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Faciltate equitable access to technology resources for all students. Candidates: |
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1. recommend policies and implement school/classroom strategies for achieving equitable access to technology resources for all students and teachers.
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| TF-VII. |
Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments |
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Educational technology facilitators promote the development and implementation of technology infrastructure, procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for PK-12 schools. Educational technology facilitators: |
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Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. Candidates:
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1. use plans to configure software/computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom cluster, and other appropriate instructional arrangements.
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2. use local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information and resources.
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3. discuss issues related to selecting, installing, and maintaining wide area networks (WAN) for school districts. |
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4. model integration of software used in classroom and administrative settings including productivity tools, information access/telecommunications tools, multimedia/hypermedia tools, school management tools, evaluation/portfolio tools, and computer-based instruction. |
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5. utilize methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries. |
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6. use and apply strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school settings. |
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7. use network software packages to operate a computer network system. |
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8. work with technology support personnel to maximize the use of technology resources by administrators, teachers, and students to improve student learning. |
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Follow procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources. Candidates: |
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1. identify instructional software to support and enhance the school curriculum and develop recommendations for purchase. |
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2. discuss and apply guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology facilities and resources. |
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3. discuss and apply procedures related to troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of technology infrastructure. |
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4. apply current information involving facilities planning issues and computer-related technologies. |
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5. suggest policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings. |
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6. use distance and online learning facilities. |
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7. describe and identify recommended specifications for purchasing technology systems in school settings. |
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Participate in professional development opportunities related to the management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases. Candidates: |
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1. support technology professional development at the building/school level utilizing adult learning theory.
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| TF-VIII. |
Leadership and Vision |
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Educational technology facilitators will contribute to the shared vision for campus integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of the vision. Educational technology facilitators: |
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Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. Candidates:
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1. discuss and evaluate current research in educational technology. |
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Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related to managing the change process in schools. Candidates: |
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1. discuss the history of technology use in schools. |
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Apply effective group process skills. Candidates: |
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1. discuss the rationale for forming school partnerships to support technology integration and examine an existing partnership within a school setting. |
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Lead in the development and evaluation of district technology planning and implementation. Candidates: |
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1. participate in cooperative group processes and identify the processes that were effective. |
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2. conduct an evaluation of a school technology environment. |
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3. identify and discuss national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in a school environment. |
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4. describe curriculum activities or performances that meet national, state, and local technology standards. |
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5. discuss issues related to developing a school technology plan. |
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6. discuss the elements of and strategies for developing a technology strategic plan. |
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7. examine issues related to hardware and software acquisition and management. |
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Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors. Candidates: |
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1. examine components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional program development, professional development, facility and resource management, WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school-based settings.
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