ISTE Standards

Upon first look at these standards, I think they are very clear and beneficial. The standards focus more on the student using the technology. When reading them, they sound more student centered and less teacher focused. The main aspect missing from the old standards is having the students be able to trouble shoot technology. I did not see a section that specifically talked about the knowledge of how technology works, or what to do when it doesn't work.

Empowered Learner: This is a really well thought out standard because it focuses on students' goals and is using technology as a reflection. One suggestion I would make it more detailed when talking about the reflections

Knowledge Constructor: This standard is very specific for students to use technology to research. I would suggest to rewrite some of this standard and condense it more.

Innovative Designer: This standard is my favorite because it focuses on the creativity side of technology. This is really important for students to understand so they are able to make the learning interesting to them.

Computational Thinker: Personally, I think this standard is essential, but could probably be combined with knowledge constructor.

Creative Communicator: This standard is important because it is about students using their technology to show their work. Again, I believe this standard needs more work because it seems a little repetitive and can be combined with other standards.

Global Collaborator: I really like this standard because it is about using technology to work with peers. This is really important for learners because collaboration will be a huge part of their education and understanding how to use technology with this will be beneficial.

Digital Citizen: This standard is written well and is pretty straight forward. Students need to know how to use technology safely and responsibly.

• I like that the standards are broken up by how the learner should act. For example, empowered learner and knowledge constructor. When the standards are written like this, it shows what the student will be doing and how they will be acting within that standard. 
• I wish these standards were the original standards. Although I like the other standards, these new standards are easier to understand and they are more specific. 
• I wonder if this will be their final draft or if a lot of different changes will happen before it is published?