Technology Standards
Computer Science Standards
Computer Science Standards
Computer Science Ed Tech Initiatives - Michigan
- Computer Science develops students’ computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge prepares students for the 21st Century, regardless of their ultimate field of study or occupation. By applying computer science as a tool for learning and expression in a variety of disciplines or interests, students will actively participate in a world that increasingly is influenced by technology.
Michigan Computer Science Standards
- For Michigan's students to be competitive in the 21st Century economy, it is critical that they have access to computer science learning opportunities.[1] As of December 2018, 28 states will have approved, endorsed, or adopted Computer Science Standards (CSS). Not all Michigan students have access to CS learning currently; at the core of the CSS adoption is the commitment that all Michigan students will have a clear understanding of the principles and practices of CS. The proposed CSS encapsulates what students should know by graduation. Students will learn new approaches to problem-solving, harness the power of computational thinking, and use CS tools to create technology.
Standards for Computer Science Teachers
- In 2019, the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) launched an effort to revise the Standards for CS Educators in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
To implement any of these initiatives in your classroom or for support in deciding which to use, please contact Anne Thorp for assistance/guidance/coaching.
ISTE Standards
ISTE
ISTE We help educators around the world use technology to solve tough problems.
- Standards for Students
- Standards for Educators
- Standards for Education Leaders
- Standards for Coaches
- Standards for Computational Thinking Competencies
Essential Conditions for Effective Tech Use in Schools
To implement any of these initiatives in your classroom or for support in deciding which to use, please contact Anne Thorp for assistance/guidance/coaching.
Technology Standards
Technology Standards - Michigan
MiTECS (Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students)
- The Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students (MITECS), released in December 2017, replace the 2009 Michigan Educational Technology Standards for Students (METS-S). These updated competencies focus on learning enhanced by technology, rather than on technology tools. The MITECS are aligned to the Top 10 in 10 focus area of Learner-Centered Supports, reflecting a learner-driven approach that empowers students to be active participants in determining their educational pursuits.
- The MITECS support learning in all content areas.
- MI Roadmap was created by a team of over 35 individuals representing local and intermediate school districts, state government, and educational organizations across Michigan. Planning began in December 2015. The teams studied state and national resources, examples of models, and supports for transforming learning to meet the needs of today’s learners. Workgroups framed goals aligned with Future Ready, the United States Department of Education’s technology plan (2016) as well as Michigan’s Top 10 in 10 Years. Links within the plan also connect MI Roadmap goals and strategies to elements of the Top 10 in 10 Years.
MDE Techplan Technology Readiness Resources
To implement any of these initiatives in your classroom or for support in deciding which to use, please contact Anne Thorp for assistance/guidance/coaching.
