1	TESOL Technology Standards Technology will not replace teachers, but teachers who use technology will replace those who do not (Ray Clifford)
2	Outline Why have the Standards? What is the format? What are the basic ideas? Standards for Teachers Standards for Students Where can I get more information? Your comments
3	Why have the standards? Prompt teachers to learn to use technology in their teaching Articulate a clear set of stages for the development of teacher IT competence Help administrators and policy makers Help minimize the digital divide - between countries and within countries
4	What is the format? One volume Introduction and rationale Technology Standards for Students Technology Standards for Teachers Performance indicators Vignettes (examples) Glossary of specialized terms used in this volume Appendix: current research and resources Online component
5	Performance indicators Examples – not brand names Use of “available” technology In Standards for Students Most for a range of settings Some specific - young learners, fully online, etc. In Standards for Teachers Some indicators for “experienced” teachers with a high level of access
6	Vignettes –learner and teacher sections Young learners, teens, adults EFL, ESL Intensive English programs Adult workplace English English for specific purposes (academic and professional) One-computer classroom, class-lab, fully online Administrators and teacher educators
7	Online component - ideas More vignettes – open to contributions A hyperlinked list of online resources More information for administrators How to make decisions about equipment, training, and software Appropriate recognition for technology specialists More information for completely online teachers Links to information about different types of access One-computer classroom, class-lab, access only outside class
8	Standards for Students Three overarching goals Each with two to five standards 11 standards in all Performance indicators Vignettes as examples
9	Student Standards: Goal 1 Students demonstrate foundational skills and knowledge in technology for a multilingual world. Standard 1: Students can use basic operating system and browser functions Standard 2: Students are able to use available input and output devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse, printer, headset, microphone, media player) Standard 3: Students exercise appropriate caution when using online sources and when engaging in electronic communication Standard 4: Students demonstrate strategic competence as users of technology
10	Sample performance indicators Student Goal 1, Standard 4 – strategic competence Students can perform basic troubleshooting operations (e.g., check for power, see if the monitor is turned off, reboot safely, check the volume on media) Students can search for a file Students can access a help menu, where available Students know when to ask for technical help Underage students turn off the monitor and call an adult when they have found offensive or inappropriate material; adult students realize that they may need to turn off the computer
11	Student Standards: Goal 2 Students use technology in socially and culturally-appropriate ways Standard 1: Students understand that communication conventions differ across cultures, communities, and contexts. Standard 2: Students demonstrate respect for others in their use of private and public information.
12	Sample Performance Indicators Goal 2, Standard 2 – respect for others Students understand that public information in one community may be considered private in other communities Students understand that images may carry different connotations in different communities Students use communications and digital media tools ethically and responsibly Students practice responsible and ethical use of technology systems, information, and software Students accommodate different communication styles online
13	Student Standards: Goal 3 Students use technology-based tools as aids in the development of their language learning competence as part of formal instruction and for further learning. Standard 1: Students effectively use available technology-based productivity tools Standard 2: Students appropriately use available technology-based language skill-building tools Standard 3: Students appropriately use available technology-based tools for communication and collaboration Standard 4: Students use available technology-based research tools appropriately Standard 5: Students recognize the value of technology to support autonomy, lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
14	Sample performance indicators Goal 3, Standard 3 – communication/collaboration tools Students employ age and proficiency-appropriate vocabulary and pragmatics/body language during collaborative work that uses technology Students know when to ask for help in order to achieve their language learning objectives. Students use language software as available and appropriate to enhance specific skill areas (e.g., vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation practice). Students use Internet resources as available and appropriate to enhance their language learning (e.g., web-based listening exercises, online sentence jumbles).
15	Sample performance indicators Goal 3, Standard 5 – autonomy, lifelong learning Students select the most appropriate available technology for independent learning Students demonstrate the ability to set language learning goals and objectives that employ technology Students can use technology to monitor their progress (e.g., record-keeping within programs, electronic portfolios) Students see the value of technology in maintaining communication and having access to authentic material
16	Standards for Teachers Four overarching goals Each with three to five standards 15 standards in all Performance indicators Vignettes as examples
17	Teacher Standards: Goal 1 Goal 1. To acquire and maintain foundational skills and knowledge in technology for professional purposes Standard 1: Teachers will demonstrate knowledge and skills in basic technological concepts and operational competence, meeting or exceeding TESOL technology standards for students in whatever situation they teach. Standard 2: Teachers will demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of technology supports for language learning and options for using them in a given setting. Standard 3: Teachers will actively strive to expand their skill and knowledge base to evaluate, adopt, and adapt emerging technologies throughout their careers. Standard 4: Teachers use technology in legal and ethical ways.
18	Goal 1, Standard 1 Performance Indicators Goal 1, Standard 1: Basic knowledge and skills Perform basic computing functions in order to accomplish instructional and organizational goals (e.g., using a mouse and keyboard; opening, closing and resizing software windows; saving, editing and organizing files and folders; copying, cutting and pasting elements within a document; launching and exiting software applications and similar universal tasks) Prepare instructional materials for students using word processing software, presentation software or web-design software. Exercise appropriate caution when using online sources and when engaging in electronic communication
19	Goal 1, Standard 2 Performance Indicators Goal 1, Standard 2: Range of technology supports for learning Identify appropriate technologies to support a range of instructional objectives Use evaluation tools to analyze appropriateness of specific technology options Share information about available technology with colleagues Know how to use online technology to deliver instructional or support material. Locate and be able to adapt a variety of digital resources
20	Goal 1 Standard 3 Performance Indicators Goal 1, Standard 3: Continuing learning Utilize technology tools to expand upon a conventional activity Keep up with information through a variety of sources (such as books, journals, listservs, conventions) Participate in a relevant community of practice Explore the possibilities inherent in emerging technologies with a critical eye
21	Goal 1 Standard 4 Performance Indicators Goal 1, Standard 4: Legal and ethical Protects student privacy Respects student ownership of their own work Shows awareness and understanding when approaching culturally sensitive topics and offers students alternatives Conforms to local legal requirements regarding accessibility, fair use and copyright Follows local guidelines regarding use of human subjects for research Seeks help in identifying and implementing solutions related to the above
22	Teacher Standards: Goal 2 To integrate pedagogical knowledge and skills with technology to enhance language teaching and learning Standard 1: Teachers will identify and evaluate technological resources and environments for suitability to their teaching context. Standard 2: Teachers will coherently integrate technology into their pedagogical approaches. Standard 3: Teachers will design and manage language learning activities and tasks using technology appropriately to meet curricular goals and objectives. Standard 4: Teachers will use relevant research findings to inform the planning of language learning activities and tasks.
23	Goal 2 Standard 1 Performance Indicators Goal 2, Standard 1: Evaluate resources Identify the technological resources and limitations of the current teaching environment Identify appropriate technology environments to meet specific learning/teaching goals Evaluate technology environments for alignment with the goals of the class Evaluate technological resources for alignment with needs and abilities of the students
24	Goal 2 Standard 2 Performance Indicators Goal 2, Standard 2: Integrate into pedagogy Understand their own teaching styles Review personal pedagogical approaches in order to use technology to support current teaching styles Understand the potential and limitations in technology Embed technology into teaching rather than making it an add-on Engage regularly in professional development related to technology use Evaluate their use of technology in teaching
25	Goal 2, Standard 2 (Integrate into pedagogy) Performance Indicators Experienced level of technology use Can address the limitations in technology Support peers in their professional development with technology (informally may be unpaid; formal should be paid)
26	Goal 2 Standard 3 Performance Indicators Goal 2, Standard 3: Meet curricular goals Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of technology-based options Choose a technology environment that is aligned with the goals of the class Choose technology that is aligned with needs and abilities of the students Demonstrate awareness of students’ level of digital competence Ensure that students understand how to use the technology to meet instructional goals
27	Goal 2, Standard 3 (Curricular goals) Performance Indicators Experienced level of technology use Adapt technology-based activities to align with the goals of the class and needs and abilities of the students Create an appropriate technology environment to meet specific teaching/learning goals Operate with an understanding of the underlying structure of the technology in use Be able to draw on a wide range of functions in technological resources Identify more than one approach to achieve an objective
28	Goal 2 Standard 4 Performance Indicators Goal 2, Standard 4: Use research to inform planning Demonstrate familiarity with suggestions for classroom practice that result from research Use a variety of avenues for getting information about research, such as communities of practice, conferences, etc. Understand the temporal nature of research findings (older research may not be applicable to current settings) Demonstrate awareness of multiple research sources and perspectives that inform technology use Discern which findings are most appropriate for their situation Share relevant research findings with others Recognize the context and limitations of research and does not apply findings inappropriately
29	Goal 2 Standard 4 (Use research) Performance Indicators Experienced level of technology use Well-versed in relevant research findings Identify gaps in current research Help others recognize the context and limitations of research Produce and disseminate research related to technology use
30	Teacher Standards: Goal 3 To apply technology in record-keeping, feedback, and assessment Standard 1: Teachers evaluate and implement relevant technology to aid in effective learner assessment. Standard 2: Teachers use technological resources to collect and analyze information in order to enhance language instruction and learning. Standard 3: Teachers evaluate the effectiveness of specific student uses of technology to enhance teaching and learning.
31	Goal 3 Standard 1 Performance Indicators Goal 3 Standard 1: Learner assessment. Be familiar with a variety of forms of assessment that employ technology Employ appropriate record-keeping tools and techniques
32	Goal 3 Standard 1 (Learner assessment) Performance Indicators Experienced level of technology use Use computer-based diagnostic, formative, and summative testing where feasible Use technology to illustrate learner progress (e.g., graphic representations of scores over time, revision history) Provide feedback through exchange of digital files
33	Goal 3 Standard 2 Performance Indicators Goal 3, Standard 2: Collect, analyze info Be familiar with research-based principles related to technology-enhanced assessment Use technology-enhanced assessment results to plan instruction Interpret computer-based test scores for stakeholders Elicit student feedback in order to improve teacher use of technology
34	Goal 3 Standard 2 (Collect, analyze information) Performance Indicators Experienced level of technology use Apply research findings related to technology-enhanced assessment Collect student output for analysis (e.g., concordancer to analyze lexical complexity, chat logs) Use digital resources to document teaching for further analysis
35	Goal 3 Standard 3 Performance Indicators Goal 3, Standard 3: Evaluate effectiveness Use appropriate procedures for evaluating student use of technology Elicit student feedback in order to improve student use of technology Experienced level of technology use Develop and share procedures for evaluating student use of technology Examine student outcomes that result from use of technology
36	Teacher Standards: Goal 4 To use technology to improve communication, collaboration, and efficiency Standard 1: Teachers will use communication technologies to maintain effective contact and collaboration with peers, students, administration, and other stakeholders. Standard 2: Teachers will regularly reflect on the intersection of professional practice and technological developments so that they can make informed decisions regarding the use of technology to support language learning and communication. Standard 3: Teachers will apply technology to improve efficiency in class preparation, grading, and maintaining records.
37	Goal 4 Standard 1 Performance Indicators Goal 4, Standard 1: Communication with stakeholders Draw on resources (lesson plans & teaching ideas) for language teachers that are posted online Implement lesson plans obtained from other teachers via the Internet Belong to online communities (such as listservs, blogs, wikis, podcasts, etc.) with language teachers Share email address with students and peers
38	Goal 4 Standard 1 (Stakeholder communication) Performance Indicators Experienced level of technology use Maintain an electronic forum (such as webpage or blog) to post information for students about the class View and comment on students’ electronic work Advise administration on the use of online technology to improve communication Share instructional material digitally
39	Goal 4 Standard 2 Performance Indicators Goal 4, Standard 2: Reflect on tech developments Take advantage of professional development related to technology integration e.g., conferences, journals, mailing lists, communities of practice) Select technology resources that promote appropriate language use Demonstrate awareness of multiple sources and perspectives that inform technology use Discern which findings are most appropriate for their situation
40	Goal 4 Standard 2 (Tech developments) Performance Indicators Experienced level of technology use Stay informed about how to use new technologies Integrate technology in innovative ways Engage in research (including classroom-based) and shares the results Advise decision-makers about appropriate technology resources and environments
41	Goal 4 Standard 3 Performance Indicators Goal 4, Standard 3: Class prep and records Use electronic resources to find additional materials for lesson planning and classroom use Understand various methods of providing electronic feedback on student work (e.g., email, Insert comments) Have a system to collect, organize, and retrieve material and student data
42	Goal 4, Standard 3 (Class prep and records) Performance Indicators Experienced level of technology use Maintain a resource that allows students to locate and retrieve material Use electronic methods as appropriate for formative and summative assessment Encourage students to use electronic methods to document their own progress
43	Where can I get more information? Download the Standards online http://www.tesol.org/TechnologyStandards Respond to the survey by November 20, 2007
44	Final comment Bad teaching will not disappear with the addition of technology, no matter how advanced; good teaching will benefit from appropriate use of technology to help learners achieve their goals. Ultimate interpretation of the standards needs to be pedagogical, not technical.
45	TESOL Technology Standards Task Force Deborah Healey, Oregon State University Volker Hegelheimer, Iowa State University Phil Hubbard, Stanford University Sophie Ioannou-Georgiou, Cyprus Greg Kessler, Ohio University Paige Ware, Southern Methodist University