Technology Standards for Teachers

NETS

It is critical that all teachers abide by the NETS standards. As technology continues to change, teachers must take a leadership role to learn new technology and become more proficient in meeting the technology needs of students. Teachers must be designers and facilitators. In order to design effective technology lessons and follow the appropriate TEKS, a teacher must follow these standards on a day to day basis. Students look to the teacher and as teachers we must push our students to their full potential by creating digital-age lessons that utilize the newest forms of technology.

TEKS

The TEKS are the necessary guidelines of what students are supposed to be learning at any given grade level. When designing a lesson, the teacher should first look at the TEKS to know which objectives need to be met. The technology criteria for a specific grade level should be taught and applied within a school year. Teachers need to understand what specific objectives are required of their students in order to effectively plan lessons.

MTT

The Master Technology Teacher takes on a role that promotes technology not only in the classroom, but within the entire campus. The MTT should help peers utilize current technology and help teachers take the next step of embracing new technology. The MTT should model best practices for technology in the classroom. The MTT should use technology as part of the normal classroom routines as well as design lessons that will engage children while integrating technology. Teachers in the building should feel comfortable coming to the MTT for help and the MTT should actively help other teachers who are not as comfortable with technology.