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ISTE Releases Position Statement on Common Core
As U.S. educators move to implement the Common Core State
Standards (CCSS) within the next two years, ISTE is urging educators to implement the new standards in tandem with the NETS for
students, teachers, administrators, and coaches to ensure that all
students meet or exceed the rigorous learning goals embedded in
the CCSS. In a position statement on the CCSS released in June,
ISTE emphasized that technology provides access to tools and resources that personalize instruction and create rich, engaging, and
relevant learning environments.
“The NETS help educators build a firm foundation for teaching
with technology and further the development of many of the same
21st century skills set forth by the Common Core State Standards,
such as problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills,” the statement reads.
ISTE is ready to assist educators in implementing both sets of
standards together. “As the premier association for educators engaged in leveraging technology to improve teaching and learning,
ISTE is poised to provide the professional development,
resources, and advocacy needed to support
district leaders, principals, and teachers
as they infuse technology across the curriculum to increase student engagement,
personalize learning, improve student
achievement, and, ultimately, help students master the Common Core
State Standards,” the position
statement says.
At iste.org/CommonCore,
you can read the entire
document and the
infographic.
New Affiliate Joins ISTE
The Wyoming Technology-Engagement-Curriculum Connection (Wy TECC,
wytecc.org) has become the first ISTE
affiliate from the U.S. state of Wyoming.
Wy TECC serves tech-using K– 20 educators from across the state.
ISTE’s newest affiliate brings the total
number to 78 organizations worldwide.
Affiliates are like-minded organizations from around the world that help
advance ISTE’s mission in local, regional,
national, and global arenas. They are
autonomous, nonprofit membership organizations that function at a grassroots
level to promote education technology.
ISTE’s Affiliate Network represents
more than 100,000 educators and professionals, including classroom teachers;
trainers and technology coordinators;
leaders who set policy at the school, district, or government level; and innovative business leaders who create mission-driven products and services designed
to transform education.
ISTE encourages all of its members
to belong to at least one affiliate organization. To find affiliates in your area,
visit the directory at iste.org/affiliates.
