The modern term's meaning has been expanded[by whom?] to include the ability to use language, numbers, images, computers, and other basic means to understand, communicate, gain useful knowledge, solve mathematical problems and use the dominant symbol systems of a culture

Every lesson, activity and designer has an entry point and those at the highest levels can be continually challenged to redefine learning.

Have I added an improvement to the task process that could not be accomplished with the older technology at a fundamental level?

Understanding more about opportunities available to them after high school

Learning is motivating when it grows out of personal interest

Learning is irresistible and life-changing when it connects personal interests to meaningful relationships and real-world opportunity.

Good online readers know the tools and strategies that can be used to search for and locate people, resources, and information. They then know how to judge the credibility of these sources.1

1) develop more educators, advocates, and community leaders who can leverage and advance the web as an open and public resource, and 2) impact policies and practices to ensure the web remains a healthy open and public resource for all. In order to accomplish this, we need to provide people with open access to the skills and know-how needed to use the web to improve their lives, careers, and organizations.

In total, there are 29 ISTE standards that apply to these five groups.  We’ll cover each of those standards on this page.