Tech Standards & Frameworks
Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences
Throughout the history of education, there have been many attempts to define the concept of intelligence and how it could be measured. Howard Gardner defines intelligence as ‘’the… learn more
National Educational Technology Plan (NETP)
The National Education Technology Plan is the flagship educational technology policy document for the U.S. While acknowledging the continuing need to provide greater equity of access to technology… learn more
SAMR and Bloom's
I feel teachers need to both create tasks that target the higher-order cognitive skills (Bloom's) as well as design tasks that have a significant impact on student outcomes… learn more
R.A.T. Model
What is RAT? RAT is an assessment framework for understanding technology’s role in teaching, learning and curricular practices, originally developed for PK-12 education, but it has been applied… learn more
The Invisible Technology Integration Matrix
On the surface, the TIM looks pretty simple. There are five characteristics of effective learning environments: Active, Collaborative, Constructive, Authentic, and Goal-Directed. And there are five levels of… learn more
7 Digital Learning Theories and Models You Should Know
Aspiring educators need to become familiar with theories, models, and approaches that provide insight on how technology, social media, and the internet impact learning. Digital learning theories and… learn more
ISTE Standards
The ISTE Standards provide the competencies for learning, teaching and leading with technology, and are a comprehensive road map for the effective use of technology in schools worldwide.… learn more
ISTE - The International Society for Technology in Education
ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education, has developed matrices for implementing skills, standards, and activities into both teacher education methods courses and field experiences. Rather than… learn more