Standards

To achieve ISH's vision, ISH must put in place a program that addresses the needs of a changing society. The prudent implementation of technology in the school environment is needed to promote many of the specific skills, knowledge and expertise essential to success in post‐ secondary education and the workforce.

The Technology Committee has developed a foundation to support all of the ISH community (Teachers, Administration, Support Staff, parents and students).

=The ISH 21st Century Balanced Learner will be able to= =**Create and Share**= By using technology, ISH community members will =**Adapt and Take Risks**= By using technology, ISH community members will =**Be Socially and Globally Responsible**= By using technology, ISH community members will =**Be a Problem Finder and Action Taker**= By using technology, ISH community members will
 * be given opportunities to innovate and test boundaries of knowledge
 * use appropriate tools and sources to find and sort information effectively
 * share knowledge through self-expression, problem-posing and solving, and reflection
 * be flexible and open-minded to different perspectives and ways of doing things
 * persevere when challenged or when unforseen circumstances occur
 * understand there are various mediums to reach their goals
 * have the courage to make mistakes and, with support, continue to learn and grow
 * learn to absorb a great deal of information transmitted by a number of different mediums
 * need to be able to connect with their peers and the world through technology
 * be aware of their relationship of global citizenship and responsibility to the environment
 * be aware of their online electronic portfolio and the consequences of building up any negative online image
 * ask "what if and why?"
 * seek out learning opportunities and problems and takes action
 * analyse and evaluate problems using a wide range of methods and tools
 * understand and accept that not all problems have just one possible solution, or any solution at all
 * seek out and embrace leadership and service opportunities for themselves and others

The committee has reviewed the following worldwide accepted standards: [|NETS]
 * Research**

[|VETS - Information and Communications Technology]

[|VETS - Design, Creativity and Technology]