Overview
Standards give educators a shared framework for designing lessons that are rigorous, age appropriate, and intentional about how technology is used. This page highlights three sets of standards worth considering whenever technology is integrated into instruction. The Maryland College and Career Ready Standards define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. The ISTE Standards describe how students and educators can use technology effectively and responsibly. The NAEYC Standards guide developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood settings.
The Maryland College and Career Ready Standards set clear, grade-by-grade expectations for what every student in the state should learn. They span core subjects and emphasize the critical thinking and problem-solving skills students need beyond the classroom. Aligning technology integrated lessons to these standards keeps digital activities anchored to learning goals. Click the button below to view the Maryland CCR Standards for yourself.
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The ISTE Standards, from the International Society for Technology in Education, describe how technology can be used to transform teaching and learning. They are organized into separate frameworks for students and for educators, each defining the skills and mindsets needed in a connected classroom. Using these standards helps ensure technology is integrated into instruction purposefully rather than added as an afterthought. Click the buttons below to explore the ISTE Standards for students and for educators.
ISTE Student Standards
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ISTE Educator Standards
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The NAEYC Standards, from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, define high-quality, developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education. They focus on the needs of young learners, guiding how content, relationships, and tools should support healthy development. Consulting these standards keeps technology choices age appropriate and grounded in what is best for early learners. Click the button below to view the NAEYC Standards for yourself.
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