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ISTE’s Standard I, Technology Operations and Concepts

Standard I discusses different types of hardware and software applications and the facilitator’s ability to navigate various software applications. It included networking and installation of hardware. This standard discusses standards that have been adopted. "For example, in 2007, 45 states had adopted teacher technology standards containing core competencies" (Williamson & Redish, 2009). This standard also covers the facilitator training staff and faculty in programs necessary for doing their jobs. It includes instruction, modeling and selecting programs that would be necessary for enhanced education.

The classes that I have taken that have impacted my views of Standard I were all of them. I have particularly enjoyed the Multimedia class and learning how to navigate the programs we used to create the project as well as Tokbox and Google Docs. The reason is these are all programs that I used in my classroom immediately. There are many applications that all of these programs fit right into. I also enjoyed learning the UDL Book builder. I began an after school program using that tool. It was amazing to me how third, fourth and fifth graders took to it instantly. They had no fear navigating the software and as an after school program they could choose any topic. The students enjoyed using technology to create a book much better than creating a book with pencil and paper. They enjoyed the challenge of software navigation and the ability to use photographs. The only area that they struggled with was understanding copyright protected graphics and texts. We spent a great deal of time on referencing sources. Once that hurdle was crossed, the class was smooth sailing. It was much easier having the students use this than finding teachers who were interested in learning the program.

I would have liked to have more exposure to hardware. The only experience I had was transporting my laptop, microphone and headset. I would have liked to have worked with our networking department at school. It was difficult coordinating efforts with them. When they were working, I was in class. When class was over, they were gone.

References Williamson, J., & Redish T. (2009). Technology Operations and Concepts. In Jeff Bolkan, Lynda Gansel, Lanier Brandau (Ed.) ISTE’s Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards (pp.17 - 31). International Society for Technology in Education. Eugene, OR References