Questions and Answers
Who published the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) in 2008?
What statement is true of technology and teaching?
"Best practice" is achieved when technology is used to support what type of curriculum?
The three types of knowledge required for effective teaching in the 21st century do NOT include ____.
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In addition to having become more accessible to the general public, what significant feature is now associated with technology?
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The printing press is associated with which technological era?
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When was the first Macintosh computer introduced?
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The computer as a communication device and resource tool is connected to which period?
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What is ARPANET?
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What term was a focus of the second United States National Educational Technology Plan (US Dept of Education, 2000)?
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What does NETP stand for?
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What report, published in 1983, influenced the modern standards movement?
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What is the reason for the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers coordinating efforts to develop a common core of academic standards?
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What makes standards different from other types of quality expectations?
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When technology becomes an integral part of the teaching and learning process, this is referred to as ____.
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Whose definition of new learning experiences states that they are ones in which teachers and students work together to address the requirements of the curriculum while still taking into account individual student needs, interests, and preferences?
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How many stages are noted in the continuum describing how teachers demonstrate standards and sub-standards at each stage in their professional development, as per recent ISTE standards?
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What is the third phase of the standards continuum?
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In what phase would students collaborate and communicate with their teachers, other students, and experts to select and use technology tools that align with learning preferences, styles, and content requirements in order to address real-world, complex problems with multiple answers or solutions?
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The US Office of Technology's analysis of skills required for integrating technology is written up in whose book?
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Study Notes
National Educational Technology Standards
- The National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) were published in 2008 by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
- The standards were renamed ISTE Standards for Teachers in Summer 2014.
Technology and Education
- Technology serves as a tool for solving instructional challenges, promoting continuous learning.
- Emphasizes the importance of being a lifelong learner.
Curriculum Development
- "Best practice" in education is achieved through an authentic learner-centered curriculum.
Knowledge Requirements for Effective Teaching
- Effective 21st-century teaching requires pedagogical knowledge, technological knowledge, and pedagogical content knowledge.
- Intersectional knowledge is not a required type of knowledge.
Technology Accessibility
- Technology has become more accessible and is characterized by increased speed.
Technological Eras
- The printing press marked the Mechanical era of technology.
- The first Macintosh computer was introduced in 1984.
- The computer as a communication device and resource tool was prominent between 1991 and 1996.
ARPANET
- ARPANET was one of the first computer networks, connecting scientists and engineers for collaboration and communication.
Educational Technology Plans
- The second United States National Educational Technology Plan focused on information literacy to enhance technological skills in education.
- NETP stands for the National Educational Technology Plan.
Influential Reports and Standards
- "A Nation at Risk," published in 1983, significantly influenced modern educational standards.
- The National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers aimed to create a common core of academic standards due to diverse state standards.
Educational Standards
- Standards differ from other quality expectations by providing clarifications.
- Technological integration refers to the incorporation of technology in teaching and learning.
Learning Experiences
- ISTE defines new learning experiences as collaborative efforts of teachers and students that consider individual needs and preferences.
Professional Development Stages
- There are four stages in the continuum for demonstrating standards and sub-standards during professional development.
Proficient and Transformative Stages
- The third phase of the standards continuum is known as the proficient stage.
- In the transformative stage, students collaborate with teachers and peers to address real-world problems using appropriate technology tools.
Analysis of Technology Integration Skills
- The US Office of Technology analyzes skills necessary for integrating technology as outlined in the work of Mehlinger.
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Test your knowledge of the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T), now known as ISTE Standards for Teachers. This quiz includes various flashcards that cover key concepts and organizations involved in educational technology. Perfect for educators and students interested in integrating technology into their teaching practices.
