AECT Standards

AECT Standards, 2012 version Links to Artifacts STANDARD 1 – CONTENT KNOWLEDGE Candidates demonstrate the knowledge necessary to create, use, assess, and manage theoretical and practical applications of educational technologies and processes. Indicators: Creating Candidates demonstrate the ability to create instructional materials and learning environments using a variety of systems approaches. 533 – Angles Video Using Candidates demonstrate the ability to select and use technological resources and processes to support student learning and to enhance their pedagogy. 502 – Pi Day Interactive Links Page Assessing/Evaluating Candidates demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate the effective integration of appropriate technologies and instructional materials. 501 – School Technology Evaluation Managing Candidates demonstrate the ability to effectively manage people, processes, physical infrastructures, and financial resources to achieve predetermined goals.  505 – RFP Evaluation Proposal Ethics Candidates demonstrate the contemporary professional ethics of the field as defined and developed by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. 501 – Synthesis Paper STANDARD 2 – CONTENT PEDAGOGY Candidates develop as reflective practitioners able to demonstrate effective implementation of educational technologies and processes based on contemporary content and pedagogy. Indicators: Creating Candidates apply content pedagogy to create appropriate applications of processes and technologies to improve learning and performance outcomes. 541 – Algebra 1 Glogster Concept Map Using Candidates implement appropriate educational technologies and processes based on appropriate content pedagogy.  541 – Algebra 1 WebQuest Assessing/Evaluating Candidates demonstrate an inquiry process that assesses the adequacy of learning and evaluates the instruction and implementation of educational technologies and processes grounded in reflective practice.  503 – Types of Learning Reflection Managing Candidates manage appropriate technological processes and resources to provide supportive learning communities, create flexible and diverse learning environments, and develop and demonstrate appropriate content pedagogy.  533 – YouTube Channel Ethics Candidates design and select media, technology, and processes that emphasize the diversity of our society as a multicultural community.  513 – Digital Storytelling STANDARD 3 – LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS Candidates facilitate learning by creating, using, evaluating, and managing effective learning environments. Indicators: Creating Candidates create instructional design products based on learning principles and research-based best practices. 542 – Math PBL Using Candidates make professionally sound decisions in selecting appropriate processes and resources to provide optimal conditions for learning based on principles, theories, and effective practices. 506 – Chalk Pastel Unit Webpage Assessing/Evaluating Candidates use multiple assessment strategies to collect data for informing decisions to improve instructional practice, learner outcomes, and the learning environment. 503 – Instructional Design Project Managing Candidates establish mechanisms for maintaining the technology infrastructure to improve learning and performance. 501 – Digital Divide Ethics Candidates foster a learning environment in which ethics guide practice that promotes health, safety, best practice, and respect for copyright, Fair Use, and appropriate open access to resources. 502 – Netiquette Page 502 – Copyright Scavenger Hunt Diversity of Learners Candidates foster a learning community that empowers learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. 502 – Mobile Learning STANDARD 4 – PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Candidates design, develop, implement, and evaluate technology-rich learning environments within a supportive community of practice.Indicators: Collaborative Practice Candidates collaborate with their peers and subject matter experts to analyze learners, develop and design instruction, and evaluate its impact on learners. 504 – Final Synthesis Paper Leadership Candidates lead their peers in designing and implementing technology-supported learning. 542 – Math PBL Reflection on Practice Candidates analyze and interpret data and artifacts and reflect on the effectiveness of the design, development and implementation of technology-supported instruction and learning to enhance their professional growth. 533 – Final Reflection Video Assessing/Evaluating Candidates design and implement assessment and evaluation plans that align with learning goals and instructional activities. 505 – Final Evaluation Paper Ethics Candidates demonstrate ethical behavior within the applicable cultural context during all aspects of their work and with respect for the diversity of learners in each setting.  533 – YouTube Playlist Lessons STANDARD 5 – RESEARCH Candidates explore, evaluate, synthesize, and apply methods of inquiry to enhance learning and improve performance. Indicators: Theoretical Foundations Candidates demonstrate foundational knowledge of the contribution of research to the past and current theory of educational communications and technology. 504 – Final Synthesis Paper Method Candidates apply research methodologies to solve problems and enhance practice. 505 – Annotated Bibliography Assessing/Evaluating Candidates apply formal inquiry strategies in assessing and evaluating processes and resources for learning and performance. 505 – Final Evaluation Paper Ethics Candidates conduct research and practice using accepted professional and institutional guidelines and procedures. 501 – Synthesis Paper