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How Might Teachers Respond to the Challenges? • CHAPTER 2

by a mastery of the Standards for Educators and Standards for
Coaches (ISTE, 2011).

ISTE Standards for Students

The ISTE Standards for Students were first established in 1998,
with a focus on learning to use technology. The second itera-
tion in 2007 shifted the lens to using technology for learning.
Although not explicitly stated, the ISTE Standards address the
digital equity challenges students face today especially through
the current version of the Standards, which are centered on
transformative learning with technology. The seven standards,
shown in Figure 2.3, support the philosophy that

Today’s students must be prepared to thrive in a
constantly evolving technological landscape. The ISTE
Standards for Students are designed to empower student
voice and ensure that learning is a student-driven
process. (ISTE, 2016)

Figure 2.3 Prepare today’s students to thrive in an evolving
technological landscape.

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Excerpted from Chapter 2, “How Might Teachers Respond to the Challenges?”

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