International Society for Technology Education Standards

for Teachers (ISTE Standards-T) Self Evaluation

Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and
technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and
innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
1. Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (1 = minimal
understanding/application. 10 = deep understanding/application
and integration at the refinement level) Give example(s):
2. Brief goal for improving in this area:
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Educators will be
able to:

Module 1: How do I
meet/not meet this
standard, and why
(explain)? Brief goal.

1.
A

promote, support,
and model creative
and innovative
thinking and
inventiveness.

1.
B

engage students in
exploring real-world
issues and solving
authentic problems
using digital tools
and resources.

3: I know how to do this but

have not experienced this
through technology
education.
Goal: Increase experience
with using technology for
education
2: Exploring students in real
world issues. Global
citizenship is very important
to me as a teacher

1.
C

promote student
reflection using
collaborative tools
to reveal and clarify
students'
conceptual
understanding and
thinking, planning,
and creative
processes.

Goal: Learn to grow and

connect global citizens in a
digital age.
5: This is foundational in a
constructivist classroom but I
know little how it works in a
technological sense.

Goal: Relate to education

technology

Module 10: How do I meet/not

meet this standard, and why
(explain)? (Optional evidence
of growth this term.) Brief
goal.

1.
D

model collaborative
knowledge
construction by
engaging in
learning with
students,
colleagues, and
others in face-toface and virtual
environments.

5: I am familiar with very

basic platforms such as Skype
and Zoom.

Goal: Grow my knowledge of

face-to-face virtual
environments

Standard 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and

Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and
assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content
learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in
the NETSS.
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Educators will be
able to:

Module 1: How do I
meet/not meet this
standard, and why
(explain)? Brief goal.

2.
A

design or adapt
relevant learning
experiences that
incorporate digital
tools and resources
to promote student
learning and
creativity.

1: At the beginning of this

program I started a Pinterest
board for Technology
education but have had little
ability to use it. Incorporation
of digital tools and resources
is limited to math and
programs such as Aleks and
Zearn.

2.
B

develop
technologyenriched learning
environments that
enable all students
to pursue their
individual
curiosities and
become active
participants in

Goal: Practice integrating

technology into relevant
lessons.
3: My experience with this is
solely in the area of language
arts. Students in my
practicum class use chrome
books for writing.

Module 10: How do I meet/not

meet this standard, and why
(explain)? (Optional
evidence of growth this term.)
Brief goal.

2.
C

2.
D

setting their own

educational goals,
managing their
own learning, and
assessing their own
progress.
customize and
personalize
learning activities
to address
students' diverse
learning styles,
working strategies,
and abilities using
digital tools and
resources.
provide students
with multiple and
varied formative
and summative
assessments
aligned with
content and
technology
standards and use
resulting data to
inform learning and
teaching.

Goal: Learn how this applies

to more core content areas.

5: We had students who use

both speak to text and text to
speech programs. I also
routinely use my audible book
collection, paired with a
printed text to encourage less
than enthusiastic readers.
Goal: Increase my knowledge
of tech tools for
differentiation.
0: I have no experience with
this.

Goal: Gain experience in this

area while increasing my
understanding of formative
and summative assessments.

Standard 3: Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an
innovative professional in a global and digital society.
1. Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (1 = minimal
understanding/application. 10 = deep understanding/application
and integration at the refinement level) Give example(s):
2. Brief goal for improving in this area:
#

Educators will be
able to:

How do I meet/not meet

this standard, and why
(explain)? Brief goal.

3.
A

demonstrate
fluency in
technology

3: I am not particularly
versed in technology.
3

Module 10: How do I meet/not

meet this standard, and why
(explain)? (Optional evidence
of growth this term.) Brief
goal.

3.
B

3.
C

3.
D

systems and the

transfer of current
knowledge to new
technologies and
situations.
collaborate with
students, peers,
parents, and
community
members using
digital tools and
resources to
support student
success and
innovation.
communicate
relevant
information and
ideas effectively to
students, parents,
and peers using a
variety of digitalage media and
formats.
model and
facilitate effective
use of current and
emerging digital
tools to locate,
analyze, evaluate,
and use
information
resources to
support research
and learning.

Goal: Increase fluency

through use
1: My only experience with
this is with school websties
and facebook community
groups.

Goal: Explore relevant tools

and resources.
2: I am thrilled at how easy
blogger is to use and can
see myself using it in the
future.
Goal: Grow my knowledge of
a variety of digital-age
media and formats.
2: I know little about the
current and emerging digital
tools.

Goal: I am passionate about

being an educator, so it is
important that I learn what
is out there. I have explored
a small fraction of what the
world wide web has to offer
and I hope to change this.

Standard 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an
evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional
practices.
1. Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (1 = minimal
understanding/application. 10 = deep understanding/application
and integration at the refinement level) Give example(s):
2. Brief goal for improving in this area:
4

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Educators will be
able to:

4.A

4.B

4.C

4.
D

advocate, model,
and teach safe,
legal, and ethical
use of digital
information and
technology,
including respect
for copyright,
intellectual
property, and the
appropriate
documentation of
sources.
address the
diverse needs of all
learners by using
learner-centered
strategies
providing equitable
access to
appropriate digital
tools and
resources.
promote and
model digital
etiquette and
responsible social
interactions related
to the use of
technology and
information.
develop and model
cultural
understanding and
global awareness
by engaging with
colleagues and
students of other
cultures using
digital-age
communication
and collaboration

Module 1: How do I
meet/not meet this
standard, and why
(explain)? Brief goal.
0: I have very little
experience with this.

Goal: Learn the basics of

internet laws.

3: We use chrome books

and specialized headsets for
speak to text.

Goal: Learn more about

technology for
differentiation.

5: These should vary little

from social skills in face-toface interactions. However,
students need to be taught
proper citizenship skills.
Goal: Continue my
knowledge of this.
5: This is an important tool.
I tend to stick to slide
shows. However, I love to
idea of virtual pen pals and
sister classrooms across the
globe.

Goal: Increase my
knowledge of the proper
5

Module 10: How do I meet/not

meet this standard, and why
(explain)? (Optional evidence
of growth this term.) Brief goal.

tools.

tools for this goal.

Standard 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning,
and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and
demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
1. Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 (1 = minimal
understanding/application. 10 = deep understanding/application
and integration at the refinement level) Give example(s):
2. Brief goal for improving in this area:
#

Educators will
be able to:

Module 1: How do I
meet/not meet this
standard, and why
(explain)? Brief goal.

5.A

participate in local
and global
learning
communities to
explore creative
applications of
technology to
improve student
learning.
exhibit leadership
by demonstrating
a vision of
technology
infusion,
participating in
shared decision
making and
community
building, and
developing the
leadership and
technology skills of
others.
evaluate and
reflect on current
research and
professional
practice on a
regular basis to
make effective use

0: I am not connected to
any of these beyond
Facebook.

5.B

5.C

Goal: I would love to learn

and become connected to
these communities.
5: Integrating tech into a
constructivist classroom is a
wonderful thing.

Goal: What are the most

useful technological tools
and how do I use them?

8: This is my job as an
educator, to learn and keep
learning about important
tools and topics.

Goal: Engage in both

6

Module 10: How do I meet/not

meet this standard, and why
(explain)? (Optional evidence
of growth this term.) Brief
goal.

5.D

of existing and
emerging digital
tools and
resources in
support of student
learning.
contribute to the
effectiveness,
vitality, and selfrenewal of the
teaching
profession and of
their school and
community.

personal development and

collect information from this
class to create a network of
resources.

0: Today I learning. My goal

is to learn the tools and then
groom my methods.
Goal: I do hope to be an
engaged member of the
educational movement once
Ive developed enough
experience to have legs to
stand on.