In my six years as an educator, I have seen the profound impact of technology on education. The continuous evolution of educational technology tools has expanded the potential for educators to enrich the learning experience and revolutionize our approach to teaching, all to benefit our students. Integrating educational technology standards in K-12 education has been recognized as a critical factor in enhancing educators' abilities to extend and improve pedagogies, time management, assessment, technology skills, instructional design, and feedback (Crompton & Sykora, 2021). In this context, the third ISTE Educator Standard is a cornerstone, underscoring the crucial role of educators in inspiring students to engage with technology in positive, ethical, and responsible ways in their daily interactions (Crompton, 2023). Therefore, it is necessary to prepare students in a way that helps them communicate and collaborate safely and responsibly in online environments, emphasizing the importance of the long-term implications of their digital actions (Martin et al., 2019). For instance, creating activities that encourage students to collaborate, support one another, and participate in digital spaces constructively is essential. As educators, we must show students how to use digital tools and content ethically, such as giving proper credit for intellectual property and avoiding plagiarism. Educators are crucial in empowering students with the skills to recognize and mitigate the risks of sharing personal data online. Additionally, educators play a significant role in integrating technology into the curriculum to elevate the learning experience and prepare students for the digital world they will enter upon graduation (ISTE, 2019).
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Crompton, H. (2023). Evidence of the ISTE Standards for Educators leading to learning gains. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 39(4), 201–219. https://doi.org/10.1080/21532974.2023.2244089
Crompton, H., & Sykora, C. (2021). Developing instructional technology standards for educators: A design-based research study. Computers and Education Open, 2, 100-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2021.100044
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). (2019). ISTE standards for educators. https://www.iste.org/standards/for-students
Martin, F., Gezer, T., & Wang, C. (2019). Educators’ perceptions of student digital citizenship practices. Computers in the Schools, 36(4), 238–254. https://doi.org/10.1080/07380569.2019.1674621
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