Learner: Teachers continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learningISTE2.1

  • A

    Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectivenessISTE2.1.a

  • B

    Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networksISTE2.1.b

  • C

    Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.ISTE2.1.c

Leader: Teachers seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and improve teaching and learning.

  • A

    Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholdersISTE2.2.a

  • B

    Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all studentsISTE.2.2.b

  • C

    Model for colleagues the identification, experimentation, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learningISTE2.3.c

Citizen: Teachers inspire students to positively contribute and responsibly participate in the digital world.ISTE2.3

  • A

    Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and communityISTE2.3.a

  • B

    Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluencyISTE2.3.b

  • C

    Mentor students in the safe, ethical and legal practice with digital tools and protection of intellectual rights and propertyISTE2.3.c

  • D

    Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacyISTE2.3.d

Collaborator: Teachers dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems.ISTE2.4

  • A

    Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technologyISTE2.4.a

  • B

    Collaborate and co-learn with students to discover and use new digital resources and diagnose and troubleshoot technology issuesISTE2.4.b

  • C

    Use collaborative tools to expand students’ authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globallyISTE2.4.c

  • D

    Demonstrate cultural competency when communicating with students, parents and colleagues and interact with them as co-collaborators in student learningISTE2.4.d

Designer: Teachers design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.ISTE2.5

  • A

    Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needsISTE2.5.a

  • B

    Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learningISTE2.5.b

  • C

    Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learningISTE2.5.c

Facilitator: Teachers facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the 2016 ISTE Standards for StudentsISTE2.6

  • A

    Foster a culture where students take ownership of their learning, goals and outcomes in both independent and group settingsISTE2.6.a

  • B

    Manage the use of technology and student learning strategies in digital platforms, virtual environments, hands-on makerspaces or in the fieldISTE2.6.b

  • C

    Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and/or computational thinking to innovate and solve problemsISTE2.6.c

  • D

    Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge or connectionsISTE2.6.d

Analyst: Teachers understand and use data to drive their instruction and support students in achieving their learning goals.ISTE2.7

  • A

    Provide alternative ways for students to demonstrate competency and reflect on their learning using technologyISTE2.7.a

  • B

    Use technology to design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessments that accommodate learner needs, provide timely feedback to students and inform instructionISTE2.7.b

  • C

    Use assessment data to guide progress and communicate with students, parents and education stakeholders to build student self-directionISTE2.7.c

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PROFESSIONALEDUCATION-DEVELOPMENT, HIGHEREDUCATION, and UNDERGRADUATE-LOWERDIVISION
Where can I read the official document?
ISTE Educator Standards