1. TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
FOR TEACHERS
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS (NETS-T)

2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPONENTS
• Standards for teachers
o NETS-T: NETS-T is an acronym for National
Educational Technology Standards for Teachers
o Skills-specific standards for teachers

3. INTRODUCTION TO NETS-T
ISTE CEO Don Knezek Discusses the NETS

4. STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS (NETS-T)
VERSUS INDIANA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
• I thought Indiana academic standards were for students?
• Why should I care about standards for my technology use
as a teacher?

5. I thought Indiana academic standards were for
students?
Indiana Academic Standards describe the
knowledge and skills students should acquire at
each grade-level in a subject-area. Teachers
should be aware of these standards as they
guide what should be taught/ learned in class.

6. I thought Indiana academic standards were for
teachers?
The NETS-T (National Educational Technology Standards
for Teachers) describe the skill-sets of teachers.
They specify what knowledge, skills and dispositions a
well-performing teacher should have.

7. Why should I care about standards for my
technology use as a teacher?
• Academic vs. Professional standards
o Academic “content” standards
• Led by (state or federal) government or subject-specific
professional organizations (NCTM, NSTA, NCTE, etc.)
• Examples of content standards (for K-12 students)
- State Common Core Standards (SCCS) – LA / Math
- Indiana State Academic Standards
• Teachers are expected to bring their students
academically to such levels
o Teacher professional standards (teacher professionalism)
• Standards on teacher technology use (e.g., NETS-T)
• Professional teachers should be able to perform as such
in the field

8. National Educational Technology Standards for
Teachers (NETS-T), WHAT ARE THEY?
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and
Assessments
3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning
4. Promote Digital Responsibility and Citizenship
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

9. National Educational Technology Standards for
Teachers (NETS-T), WHAT ARE THEY?
Open the page NETS-T FOR TEACHERS 2008
Think-Pair-Share (5 minutes):
1. Get into groups of 3-4 (one group for each standard)
2. Choose a group leader
3. Read the standard you assigned in detail.
4. Write down three important points.
Hint: Think about the keywords mentioned in the standard and
provide us a short example/demonstration. What can be done to
meet the standard assigned to your group?
5. Your group leader will share them with the class.

10. NETS-T & W200
Let’s have a look at some sample e-Portfolio NETS-T Standards
page. Click HERE
Now, open your e-Portfolio > NETS-T page. Think about how you
are going to complete the page through out the semester.