The Capstone Program is an online professional development program through PBS TeacherLine and ISTE that certifies teachers' mastery of the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). The program empowers teachers to demonstrate skills in technology operations, planning technology-supported learning environments, implementing technology in the curriculum, using technology for assessment, enhancing productivity with technology, and understanding social and ethical issues related to educational technology.

1. What is the Capstone Program? PBS TeacherLine has teamed up with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to certify teachers who lead the way in classroom technology integration.

2. This research based, online professional development program empowers you to achieve the following:

3. Demonstrate your mastery of ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T),

5. Technology Operations and Concepts Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.

6. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.

7. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.

8. Assessment and Evaluation Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.

9. Productivity and Professional Practice Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.

10. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice.