Information Access, Evaluation, Processing, and Application

Access, evaluate, and process information efficiently and effectively.

1.      Identify, locate, retrieve, and differentiate among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology.

2.      Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose.

3.      Organize, categorize, and store information for efficient retrieval.

4.      Apply information accurately in order to solve a problem or answer a question.

Using Spreadsheets to organize information

Using databases to store and retrieve data

Communication

A.   Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.

1.      Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal

2.      Use productivity tools to publish information.

3.      Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online

Use MS PowerPoint to present important information

Use digital camera to take pictures and upload them onto online portfolio

Legal, Social and Ethical Issues

Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social, and ethical issues related to technology use.

1.      Identify ethical and legal issues using technology.

2.     Analyze issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings.

3.     Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, Fair Use guidelines, security, privacy, and student on-line protection.

4.     Use classroom procedures to manage an equitable, safe, and healthy environment for students.

Protect the privacy of others by using pseudonyms

Protect the privacy of others by blocking out their faces in pictures

Assessment for Administration and Instruction

Use technology to analyze problems and develop data-driven solutions for instructional and school improvement.

1.      Research and analyze data related to student and school performance.

2.      Apply findings and solutions to establish instructional and school improvement goals.

3.      Use appropriate technology to share results and solutions with others, such as parents and the larger community.

Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction

Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in the curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem-solving, communication or collaboration.

1.      Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.

2.      Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use.

3.      Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction.

4.      Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.

5.      Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes.

6.      Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology.

7.      Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.

Use spreadsheets and databases to organize student information such as grades and addresses

Evaluate websites for educational value

Assistive Technologies

Understand human, equity, and developmental issues surrounding the use of assistive technology to enhance student learning performance and apply that understanding to practice.

1.      Identify and analyze assistive technology resources that accommodate individual student learning needs.

2.      Apply assistive technology to the instructional process and evaluate its impact on learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.

Create transcripts of audio files for hearing impaired

Professional Growth

Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology

1.      Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in life long learning.

2.      Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction.

3.      Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning.

4.      Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.

Provided links to companion websites such as PBS.org.