Digital Literacy Modules (COEHD)

5 Component Areas of the Technology Applications TEKS for K-12 Students

Students at all Levels Need These Skills 

• Computational Thinking
• Creativity and Innovation
• Data Literacy, Management, and Representation
• Digital Citizenship
• Practical Technology Concepts 

ISTE Standards for Educators Seek to Develop Empowered Professionals and Learning Catalysts

Empowered Professional

• 2.1. Learner
  Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning.

• 2.2. Leader
  Educators seek opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning.

• 2.3. Citizen
  Teachers inspire students to positively contribute and responsibly participate in the digital world.

Learning Catalyst

• 2.4. Collaborator
  Teachers dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems.

• 2.5. Designer
  Teachers design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability.

• 2.6. Facilitator
  Teachers facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students.

• 2.7. Analyst
  Teachers understand and use data to drive their instruction and support students in achieving their learning goals.

*ISTE stands for the International Society for Technology in Education.
The full series of ISTE Standards for Students, Educators, Education Leaders, and Coaches is available at the ISTE Standards website.

International Society for Technology in Education

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