ISTE

is a nonprofit professional organization whose members include worldwide leaders and potential leaders in Technology Education. It is dedicated to providing leadership and service to improve teaching and learning through the effective use of technology in K-12 education and teacher education advancement. (Wikipedia definition)
 * International Society for Technology and Education**

From the ISTE website: NETS for Students-These are standards that students should be held accountable for in the ISTE program. knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. > communicate and work collaboratively, including > at a distance, to support individual learning and > contribute to the learning of others. > and use information. > conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, > and make informed decisions using appropriate > digital tools and resources. > issues related to technology and practice legal and > ethical behavior > of technology concepts, systems, and operations
 * Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct
 * Students use digital media and environments to
 * Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate,
 * Students use critical thinking skills to plan and
 * Students understand human, cultural, and societal
 * Students demonstrate a sound understanding

NETS for Teachers- Standards for teachers of the digital age to be able to proficiently take part in the technologically advanced world around them > teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate > experiences that advance student learning, > creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face > and virtual environments. > learning experiences and assessment incorporating > contemporary tools and resources to maximize content > learning in context and to develop the knowledge, > skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS·S. > processes representative of an innovative professional > in a global and digital society. > issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital > culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in > their professional practices > practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit > leadership in their school and professional > community by promoting and demonstrating > the effective use of digital tools and resources.
 * Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter,
 * Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic
 * Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work
 * Teachers understand local and global societal
 * Teachers continuously improve their professional