Technology Standards - Preparing Our Students for the Future
Technology Standards
When carefully designed and thoughtfully applied, technology can accelerate, amplify, and expand the impact of effective teaching practices. However, to be transformative, educators need to have the knowledge and skills to take full advantage of technology-rich learning environments. In addition, the roles of PK–12 classroom teachers and postsecondary instructors, librarians, families, and learners all will need to shift as technology enables new types of learning experiences.
The West Chester Area School District's use of instructional technology is informed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards. We support the implementation of these standards across the curriculum through a variety of means including Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), summer workshops, job-embedded instructional coaching, in-service workshops during the school year, on-demand District-produced videos, District-sponsored Edcamps, online learning, and conference opportunities to name a few. Learn more about these standards by visiting the following sites:
For Students: http://www.iste.org/standards/for-students#startstandards
For Educators: http://www.iste.org/standards/for-educators
For Administrators: http://www.iste.org/standards/for-administrators
In West Chester, we strive to be the schools of choice for all students in the communities we serve. To assure that our students have the relevant and engaging learning experiences to be ready for the future, the following report documents inform our planning and assessment of our progress: