56 Technology Standards and Performance Indicators Do Bonnie’s early efforts to become competent in the use of CALL technologies – and later efforts to introduce such technologies to other instructors and in the classroom – demonstrate how New Language Solution’s standards for technology-enhanced language teaching and learning can be incorporated into TESOL? According to the performance indicators highlighted below, two of the seven standards – and the standards’ Guiding Philosophy – are strongly represented. Guiding philosophy It is notable that Bonnie’s motivation for choosing a TESOL career, her approach to developing CALL skills, and the understanding of learning technology pros and cons that she brings to teaching and mentoring are so much in accord with the Guiding Philosophy behind the Technology Standards for Settlement Language Instructors. Guiding philosophy Implement the Technology Standards by engaging constantly in thoughtful consideration, healthy skepticism, and reflective practice, balanced by a willingness to suspend judgment and persist in the face of initial frustration. Enabling Strategies Be curious Think about what might work; think about why it might not be a good choice. Try it and think about what did and didn’t work. Give it more than one chance. Standard 1: Using devices and systems skillfully. Standard 1 is about understanding and learning to use personal and institutional devices, operating systems, and networks to support quality technology-enhanced language teaching and learning. • When Bonnie took her first CALL course, she faced a steep learning curve because the technologies, strategies, and vocabulary were new to her. To become comfortable with learning technology, she had to work her way from the ground up, eventually acquiring enough knowledge to teach and mentor others. Overcoming her fear of making mistakes and “messing things up” was an early barrier that, when overcome, cleared the way to fascination with the potential of technology to deliver more effective instruction and learning. • Lacking access to a mentor during her early CALL studies, Bonnie became adept at finding information online about devices, systems, and emerging technologies. The experience convinced her that strong research skills are important, but mentorship is even more so as a means not only of finding answers to urgent questions, but also of creating a sense of community and mutual support. CC-BY-NC-SA 2025 New Language Solutions Avenue Instructor Standards for Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, version 1.2
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