Maryland Teacher Technology Standards (MTTS)

I. Technology Information Access, Evaluation, Processing, and Application See indicators...

I. Technology Information Access, Evaluation, Processing, and Application

Access, evaluate, and process information efficiently and effectively.

Identify, locate, retrieve, and differentiate among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology.

Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose.

Organize, categorize, and store information for efficient retrieval.

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II A. Communication - Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically See indicators...

II A. Communication - Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.

Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents,colleagues, administrators or experts in the field.

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II B. Communication - Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. See indicators...

II B. Communication - Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats.

Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal.

Use productivity tools to publish information.

Use Multiple digital sources to communicate information on-line.

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III. Legal, Social and Ethical Issues See indicators...

III. Legal, Social and Ethical Issues

Identify ethical and legal issues using technology.

Analyze issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings.

Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, Fair Use guidelines, security, privacy, and student on-line protection.

Use classroom procedures to manage an equitable, safe, and healthy environment for students.

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IV. Assessment for Administration and Instruction See indicators...

IV. Assessment for Administration and Instruction

Research and analyze data related to student and school performance.

Apply findings and solutions to establish instructional and school improvement goals.

Use appropriate technology to share results and solutions with others, such as parents and the larger community.

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V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction See indicators...

V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction

Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.

Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use.

Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction.

Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.

Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes.

Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology.

Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.

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VI. Assistive Technologies See indicators...

VI. Assistive Technologies

Identify and analyze assistive technology resources that accommodate individual student learning needs.

Apply assistive technology to the instructional process and evaluate its impact on learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.

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VII. Professional Growth See indicators...

VII. Professional Growth

Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in life long learning.

Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction.

Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning.

Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.

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