ISTE Standards Summary & Reflection
The ISTE Standards are a set of standards, both for students and teachers, that are implemented for the use of technology in learning and in teaching. In a society where technology has taken such a prominent role, it is important that there is a framework for students and teachers to refer to. The student standards lay out the knowledge and skills necessary for students to effectively contribute to the global community. Instead of just learning how to use technology or using technology to learn, these standards allow for transformative learning with the use of technology. There are seven ISTE standards for students that all contribute something different to empowering students. The first standard encourages students to take advantage of technology in order to actively participate in their learning to achieve their goals. The second standard has to do with students managing their digital identity in a safe and ethical way. The third standard addresses students bei...