Standards
As schools and districts plan for eLearning, administrators and educators should carefully consider national standards related to online learning, education technology and professional learning.
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National Standards for Quality Online Learning
National Standards for QualityThe National Standards for Quality Online Courses, Online Teaching and Online Programs have been the benchmark for online programs, districts and state agencies since their creation in 2007. The three standard sets were updated in 2019 and can be downloaded at the NSQ website (https://nsqol.org).
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ISTE Standards for Educators and Administrators
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) developed the ISTE Standards (formerly known as the NETS) for learning, teaching and leading in the digital age. Included in the standards are ISTE Standards for Teachers (ISTE Standards•T) and ISTE Standards for Administrators (ISTE Standards•A). These standards provide details related to evaluating the skills and knowledge […]
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Standards for Professional Learning Resources
Learning ForwardProfessional learning that increases educator effectiveness for all students requires prioritizing, monitoring, and coordinating resources for educator learning. The Learning Forward Standards are general standards for professional learning across K12 that highlight the importance of sustainable, ongoing, job-embedded professional learning opportunities.