Edtech for the K-12 Classroom

Book excerpt: This compilation of ISTE articles and multimedia offers concrete lesson plans, inspiring reflections and advice from edtech experts on how to empower learners using technology. Technology in the K-12 classroom is no longer an option. To prepare students for the future of work, life and citizenship, every school needs to be equipped with digital tools and staffed by educators who can harness technology to accelerate innovation in teaching and learning. Edtech for the K-12 Classroom is designed to empower current and future teachers to use technology effectively in their classrooms and schools. Meant to supplement or replace edtech textbooks, this ebook introduces ways teachers can leverage technology for ongoing, just-in-time professional development while offering a deep understanding of the ISTE Standards, a roadmap for how to transform education with technology. This book includes: • Readings, supplemented by videos, webinars and infographics, tied to the widely adopted ISTE Standards with examples on how to align lessons to the ISTE Standards for Students to empower learners to be effective communicators, computational thinkers, innovative designers, global collaborators and digital citizens. • Advice about how to use ISTE resources for lifelong learning. • A downloadable Instructor’s Guide offering professors ideas for helping future educators understand meaningful technology integration. This book shows educators how to continue to improve their practice – not just now, but throughout their careers.