What are ISTE

standards?
According to ISTE:

The ISTE Standards are

Creativity and Innovation
Students can
demonstrate creativity
and show the knowledge
theyve gained through
technology in addition to
learning through
technology.
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Use knowledge they already

have to create new ideas,
products, and processes
Create original work both on
their own and in groups
Use models and simulations
to gain deeper knowledge of
and better understand
complex issues

the standards for learning,

teaching and leading in the
digital age and are widely
recognized and adopted
worldwide. The family of
ISTE Standards work
together to transform
education.
What does this mean for
students?

Simply being able to use

technology is no longer
enough. Today's students
need to be able to use
technology to analyze,
learn and explore. Digital
age skills are vital for

INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS FOR
TECHNOLOGY IN
EDUCATION
FOR STUDENTS

Internati
onal
Standar
ds for
Technolo
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Educatio
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Research and Information

FluencyStudents use
digital tools to gather,
evaluate, and use
information.
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Communication and
CollaborationStudents
use technology to
communicate and
collaborate, often at a
distance. This can ease
and enhance learning.
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Students can interact,

collaborate, and share with
others using a variety of
digital options
Communicate information
and ideas using any of a
variety of options
Become culturally and
globally aware by engaging
with learners from other
cultures
Do team work, creating
products or solving
problems

Plan out how to start

research
Locate, organize, evaluate,
and ethically use sources
from a variety of sources
and media
Evaluate and select
information based on its
appropriateness to the task
Process data and report
results

Digital CitizenshipStudents
can understand human,
cultural, and societal issues
related to technology and
practice legal and ethical
behaviors.
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Critical Thinking, Problem

Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical
thinking skills to plan and do
research, manage projects,
solve problems, and make
informed decisions using
appropriate technological
tools and resources.
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Identify and define real

questions and problems to
investigate
Plan and manage activities
to develop a solution or

Promote and practice safe,

legal, and responsible use of
information and technology
Model a positive attitude
toward using technology
that supports collaboration,
learning, and productivity
Demonstrate personal
responsibility for lifelong
learning
Show leadership for digital
leadership

Technology Operations and

ConceptsStudents show a
sound understanding of
technological concepts,
systems, and operations.
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Understand and use

technological systems
Use applications effectively
Troubleshoot systems and
applications
Transfer current knowledge
to learning new technologies