ISTE Coach Standard 4.2: Connected Learner
Coaches model the ISTE Standards and continually improve their coaching practice. Richard Styner's connected learner evidence comes from graduate study in educational technology, participation in professional learning, professional learning networks, and reflection on emerging tools and trends.
Alignment to the Current ISTE Coach Standard
- 4.2.a Deepen Expertise Through Professional Learning: The MS Educational Technology program at CSU Fullerton and continuing professional learning demonstrate sustained effort to deepen coaching expertise.
- 4.2.b Participate in Professional Learning Networks: The professional Twitter/X network, ISTE participation, SlideShare artifacts, and social sharing show participation in broader educational technology conversations.
- 4.2.c Commit to Continuous Improvement: The MOOC review, issues and trends presentation, and portfolio reflection document ongoing growth and revision of practice.
Richard Styner Portfolio Artifacts
- MOOC Review
A reflective review of online professional learning and its relevance to educational technology coaching. - Issues and Trends in Distance Learning
A presentation examining current issues in online and distance learning. - Richard Styner SlideShare
A professional sharing space for educational technology artifacts and presentations.
Evidence of Impact
These artifacts support Richard Styner's role as a connected learner who uses formal study, professional networks, reflection, and emerging technology research to improve coaching practice.
Reflection
The current ISTE Coach Standards emphasize capacity building, sustainable implementation, equity, collaboration, and reflective improvement. This page updates Richard Styner's older ISTE coaching portfolio evidence into that current framework while preserving the original artifacts as evidence of authentic educational technology practice.