I.
Educational
Technology Concepts and Operations – Awareness and Use
To use technology as a
meaningful learning tool, educators need to understand the advantages
technology can provide for grade levels and content areas. The skills of applications, management,
terminology and problem-solving support curriculum integration. A more fully developed awareness of
technology encompasses the concepts of networks, roles, resources and
emerging technologies.
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Competency
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Initial
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Developing
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Proficient
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A. Demonstrate an understanding of research and
potential applications of educational technology as it impacts student
learning and instruction.
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o I am aware of and can
identify various technology resources needed to structure effective learning
environments.
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o I incorporate a variety
of technology tools to enhance teaching and learning on a daily basis.
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o I am assisting my
colleagues in incorporating technology into their classrooms.
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B. Demonstrate an understanding of organizational
issues related to the application of technology in education.
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o I work with staff to
identify, acquire, and use technology to support learning outcomes.
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o I am in the process of
incorporating a variety of technology tools into my classroom and seek
continued professional development.
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o I demonstrate to
colleagues how technology can improve learning outcomes.
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C. Apply problem solving strategies to issues involving
teaching and learning with technology.
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o I know how and where to
find technical support and assistance when technology problems occur.
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o I apply basic trouble
shooting strategies to alleviate my technology-related problems.
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o I apply advanced
troubleshooting strategies including developing backup plans for teaching in
my classroom and provide support for my colleagues.
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D. Demonstrate awareness of network capabilities and
electronic communications.
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o I recognize the use of
the network for backup and storage, safety and security, and electronic
communication and file sharing.
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o I make effective use of
the various network resources to enhance instruction.
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o I use the network to
create new teaching and learning practices.
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E. Demonstrate awareness of emerging technologies.
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o I am familiar
with resources that enable me to stay current with new applications and
information technologies in education.
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o I inquire about new
technology tools and how to use them to support teaching and learning
including accessing professional development opportunities.
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o Identify, evaluate and
advocate the purchase and use of new technology for use in teaching and
learning, and seek ways for their attainment.
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II. Creating Environments for Learning
An essential ingredient for learning is the
creation of a safe, supportive environment in which students are free to
learn. This environment must also support teachers as they learn to weave
technology into the work they give their students. When technology becomes
part of the learning environment, the roles of teachers and students
transform, allowing more project-based, student-directed learning to occur.
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Competency
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Initial
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Developing
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Proficient
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A. Create learning experiences that align with state content standards,
student information and technology standards and best practices.
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o Now that I am
comfortable in using technology in my classroom, I will begin to address its
use to align with prekindergarten through 12 student technology competencies
and best practices.
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o I link the use of
technology in my classroom to the state student content standards.
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o I work with the school
community to develop academic activities that are aligned with the state
content standards and promote effective use of technology.
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B. Create new learning environments
and develop new roles of teacher and learner.
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o I use the instructional
strategies to create a well-designed lesson that incorporates technology.
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o I regularly integrate
technology into the curriculum, using learner centered instruction and
inquiry-based learning.
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o I have created a
learning community whose members learn and teach each other using technology
as a vehicle.
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C. Manage the use of technology in the classroom for
learning.
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o I use the computer and
other technology to manage my classroom, e.g., scheduling, grading and
grouping.
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o I have restructured
my classroom in a number of ways to enhance the use of technology and to
promote inquiry based learning.
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o I have created an
environment that models the seamless use of technology for teaching and
learning.
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D. Use technology resources to better assess and
understand students’ needs and abilities in order to improve instructional
practice and maximize student learning.
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o I use technology to
collect and analyze data that informs my educational practice.
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o I use technology to
assess student learning and support student and teacher self-assessment
through electronic record-keeping, portfolios and the student performance
standards.
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o I model assessment
embedded learning by using electronic exhibits of student work.
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E. Use technologies to support student centered
learning strategies for all students.
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o I manage my learning
environment so that all students have equitable access to technology through
various software, hardware and learning devices.
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o I use technologies to
support learner-centered strategies for all students (adaptive technology for
students with special needs, strategies and technology that accommodate for
multiple intelligences and learning styles).
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III. Productivity and Professional
Practice
Using technology, teachers are able to improve
their productivity and professional practice. While creating electronic
documents, they can consider a variety of purposes and audiences, and
effectively share information locally and globally. Through the use of educational technology, teachers can present and assess student work and
communicate more easily with parents.
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Competency
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Initial
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Developing
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Proficient
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A. Use educational technology to
communicate/collaborate with students, parents, and teachers.
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I create electronic documents using word processing software as instructional
materials and assessments tasks.
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I use desktop publishing and multimedia tools to create newsletters,
brochures and presentations.
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o I use technology to communicate and collaborate
with students, parents and colleagues.
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B. Use online resources to communicate
/collaborate with school community (students, parents & teachers) and
global community.
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I use e-mail to communicate on a regular basis and search the Internet for
curriculum related information.
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I search the Internet and online resources to locate and retrieve
curriculum-related information.
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o I incorporate online courses, distance learning
and/or video conferencing as instructional tools.
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C. Use technology to collect and
manage data related to teaching and learning.
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I use technology tools such as spreadsheets and databases to collect and
manage data.
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I use data to assist in making sound educational decisions regarding
classroom management.
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I use different applications to collect and manage data as an integral part
of my classroom management.
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D. Identify, use and evaluate
technology to support the learning process for all students through ongoing
professional development.
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I consistently look for opportunities to learn about new software
applications and skills that expand my working knowledge of technology and
promote best practices.
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I align new skills with curriculum strategies for integration and share ideas
and resources with colleagues.
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I experiment with new concepts and pilot new practices, using technology for
ongoing, embedded professional development.
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IV. Social, Legal, Ethical and Human Issues
Key
issues arise when technology is put into the hands of educators and students
in the school setting. These issues
have been the catalyst for acceptable
use policies for teachers and students as well as the basis for discussions
related to equity and access. Attending to these issues is fundamental to the use of
technology in an educational setting.
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Competency
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Initial
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Developing
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Proficient
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A. Understand, model and teach the legal and the ethical practices
regarding information and educational technology.
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o I demonstrate an
understanding of legal and ethical issues by adhering to copyright laws and
district acceptable use policies.
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o I have integrated into
lesson plans Netiquette, care and use of equipment, appropriateness of information
and copyright/license agreements and regulations.
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o I understand, model, and
promote legal and ethical practices regarding information and educational
technology to members of the learning community.
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B. Model and teach safe, healthy practices of technology use.
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o I am aware of
concerns/issues related to ergonomics, equipment disposal, equipment set up
and online safety.
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o I assure that my
students are aware of concerns/issues related to ergonomics, equipment
disposal, equipment set up and online safety.
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o I advocate healthy and
safe use of technology regarding ergonomics, equipment disposal, equipment
set up and online safety.
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C. Use technology to enable and empower learners with diverse
cultures, characteristics, abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
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o I develop and promote
different instructional approaches to the use of technology in order to
support diverse learners.
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o I adjust instruction and
implement strategies for enabling and empowering all learners by providing
appropriate learning opportunities, using specialized equipment and providing
equal access to existing technologies.
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o I research options and
make recommendations to meet the identified needs of all learners and can
adjust learning environments and staffing as necessary to meet the needs of
all learners.
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