ISTE Student Use Blog Posting

The technology I noticed and observed most throughout my time spent in the classroom is their school issued iPads. I observed the students using their iPads to access the internet for research and to do their online independent work (Zearn). The ISTE Student standards that are being covered by the students' use of technology are 1.1 Empowered Learner and 1.3 Knowledge Constructor. The standard 1.1 is covered because the students take an active role choosing, achieving, and demonstrating competency in their learning goals by using Zearn and accessing the internet for research. The standard 1.3 is covered because they are using both Zearn and the internet to access knowledge along with creating meaningful experiences. The teacher is meeting the ISTE Educator Standards 2.5 Designer, 2.6 Facilitator, and 2.7 Analyst. The standard 2.5 is covered because the teacher provides the students with tasks that allow them the opportunity for students to use technology to further their knowledge. The standard 2.6 is covered because the teacher facilitates as students access the internet along with providing support when they complete Zearn. Lastly, the standard 2.7 is covered because the teacher analyzes the data provided to them from Zearn. The teacher might better illustrate that they are meeting the ISTE Educator Standards by providing more opportunities in the classroom to use technology. An example of this would be having students use technology to produce creative products or participating in the digital world.