Ten years later: Reexamining the TESOL Technology Standards for Language Teachers

What is it about?

The TESOL Technology Standards were developed for language teachers to better understand how to use instructional technology appropriately. This article explores whether, after ten years, they are still applicable and what potential updates are needed. A panel of teachers experienced in language teaching and instructional technology were recruited to provide perspectives. Data was collected using an online survey and a follow-up interview. Findings showed that the TESOL Technology Standards for Language Teachers remain applicable and helpful. However, further updates for performance indicators are needed, such as learning with mobile applications, learner data privacy, and other issues that have been evolving over the decade. While still useful, updates to the standards are needed to guide teacher education programs, and others in the field, to effectively integrate technology into their instructional practices.

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Why is it important?

This article is important because it addresses the need which is crucial for furthering the research and guiding teacher education programs, teacher educators, individual teachers and other relevant stakeholders who pursue the effective technology integration. Also, this research makes recommendations on how to use the TESOL Technology Standards for Language Teachers as guidelines to train teachers for technology integration.