This section will focus on the six ISTE technology standards. We will provide a short summary of how we met each of the standards.

I.  Technology Operations and Concepts

     Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.

     A. demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to 
         technology ( as described in the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for 
         Students)

• We have been using technology for several years. Both of us are computer literate and are familiar with programs such as Microsoft Office, Netscape Navigator, and various computer simulations. We were able to demonstrate our knowledge of technology in all five lesson plans. 

      B. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge skills to stay abreast of current
         and emerging technologies.
 

• By attending the seminars and through our own personal experience, we have challenged ourselves to learn new technology skills. We both feel that we have gained a lot by attending the seminars and sharing valuable technology skills.

  II.  Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences

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. 
 

• We developed technology-enhanced instructional strategies for each of our lessons. We acknowledge that students learn in different ways so through these strategies, we were able to meet the needs of the students.

   B. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. 
 

• In all five lessons, we were able to use the lasted research in teaching including student-based learning, collaborative work, and multi-sensory stimulation. We have also applied technology to improve and enhance an unit.

   C. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
 

• By asking our tech. support, media specialist, and completing the STaR Chart we were able to identify what technology was available for us. From there, we decided what resources would be appropriate for the lesson.

    D. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning 
        activities.

• Planning for the management of technology resources involves developing a lesson that will fit the allotted time. We also checked the web sites that we were going to use to see if they were Web-Sensed. The last step was to reserve the resources that we were going to use.

     E. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.

• Students were familiar with how to act in the computer lab. We had the students sign their names on the sign up sheet next to their computer. Each student located their computer and logged on.  We walk around the computer lab and answer any questions the students have with the project. Students know that if they go to an inappropriate web site, they will lose their computer privileges. 

 III.  Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum

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. 

• In each of our lessons, we included all of the ISTE standards as well as the Michigan Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. 

     B. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.

• Each of our lessons were student-centered. The lessons were designed to address all of the needs of the students. We supported the students by guiding them.

      C. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.

• Our lessons included higher order skills and creativity. For instance, students had to write an editorial on a Muckraking topic. They had to use Microsoft Publisher to design it like a newspaper.

       D.  manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.

• We designed the lessons so the students were able to get right to work. The handouts we gave the students right before the assignment helped the students gather their thoughts and were ready to express them in the project.

 IV. Assessment and Evaluation

Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.

      A. apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.

• We used several rubrics in assessing student learning. We developed the rubrics using Microsoft Word.

      B. Use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate 
           findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. 

• We use a gradebook program to collect and analyze data. The gradebook program helps us to address any problems the student is having concerning their grades because we are able to calculate their grade in a matter of seconds. By doing this, we can maximize the students learning and help the student if they are having trouble.

       C.  Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology 
             resources for learning, communication, and productivity. 

• We accomplished this by giving the students WebQuests questions, oral presentations, tests, worksheets, and papers.  Each of our evaluations involved technology.

V. Productivity and Professional Practice

 Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. 

      A. Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong 
           learning.

• By working on the MITTEN project, we have increased are professional development in implementing technology into the classroom. We believe it is important for teachers to use the resources available to them and be involved in projects like MITTEN.

      B. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions 
           regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.

• We reflected on each lesson we taught. Our examples are located on the reflection link.

       C. Apply technology to increase productivity. 

• By applying technology, we were able to cover more material in a shorter amount of time. 

        D. Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger 
             community in order to nurture student learning.

• We have setup a web site to better collaborate with the parents of students. We also inform the parents of future projects and tests. If parents have any questions, they can e-mail us.

VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues

Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK - 12 schools and apply that understanding in practice.

        A. Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.

• We accomplished this by emphasizing to the students that plagiarism will not be tolerating and how it is illegal to copy.

         B. Apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, 
              characteristics, and abilities. 

• Our lessons were designed so students with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities would be able to comprehend the lesson.

         C.  Identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity. 

• Our immigration project promoted students to write a narrative from the perspective of someone with a different background other than their own. 

         D.   Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources. 

• Our computers have Web-Sense which blocks students from going to web sites that are inappropriate for high school students.

         E.   Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students. 

• Although we teach in a wealthy community, we know some students may not have a computer at home. We have stayed after school to help theses students complete their projects and provide them access to resources they do not have at home.