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Tammy Hotchkiss
Introduction
In order to be effective in assessing the skills of students during the educational process,
one must always implement current strategies. As an educator, new to the technological world
certain challenges are encountered with vigor placing challenges with the rate of technological
advancement. Todays educators have the task of constant inovation to the ISTE Standards
(Standards in Action, 2015) and methods in which to apply them in the classroom setting.
Review of Learning
These standards are in place to ensure that the student has the potential to attain their
college and professional goals long term. As an educator, meeting these standards while
achieving interest and intrigue is utmost important. The first step available in this process is the
ISTE Seal of Alignment. The Seal of Alignment finds high-quality products aligned to the
globally recognized ISTE Standards and constructs their availability as a resource for teachers.
They are based on three categories: readiness, mastery, and proficiency. As a research based
product, each product undergoes rigorous evaluations by experts ensuring they meet the criteria
education had this to say about this new learning for educators: We should start where students'
weaknesses and shortcomings are and then seek strategies or techniques to help teachers
understand those shortcomings...Teachers will teach as they were taught, and if they are going to
incorporate these ideas in their teaching, they need to experience them as students. The
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professional development will have to model very clearly the kinds of activities we want teachers
choose from various modules collectively as a ready-to-go technology course, providing a set of
resources for increasing student proficiency in targeted technology skills. It assists with
Implications
online program that certifies teachers to teach computer science courses in secondary school.
Oracle offers a five-course series of Database Design, Database Programming with SQL,
Database Programming with PL/SQL, Java Fundamentals and Java Programming using real-
interactive learning activities would be iWitness. Although it does not focus on teaching digital
literacy, it does provide substantial resources for students to conduct research. Specific topics
such as Holocaust education, is offered through video testimonies from survivors, a wide array of
Another step available is Project ReimaginED. It aligns educators lesson plans to the
Common Core State Standards by basically rethinking learning. Through the use of webinars,
podcasts, and interactive digital learning media it allows the teacher to offer technology based
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lessons for the classroom setting. Teachers are able to transition to a technology-rich and
standards-ready learning environment through simple diagnostic tools and setup imaginative
Through Global Reach, educators are able to influence education on a much larger scale.
literacy is available as an instructional practice to all at the simple click of a button (Standards in
Action, 2015).
Conclusion
In closing, it is imperative that the availability and scope of tools available to educators
be advocated to others and implemented in the classroom from the initial thought process of
where to begin to the completion of the assessment and evaluation of the standards being met.
Although experienced educators appear gifted in the education field, a perfect balance of
planning, implementation, and assessment is vital in the professional learning efforts is the
perfect formula for effective teaching. From the students who will flourish from using it, to the
organizations needed to support its cause, it is crucial that its use be carried out over all nations
and supported by legislation. The implementation of this digital media is essential in maintaining
References:
http://www.iste.org/standards/standards-in-action
http://www.iste.org/standards/advocacy-platform
Learning-Guidelines-section-4-with-cover.pdf