Competency 9 - Technology

Front 1

Deomstrates knowledge of basic terms and concepts of current technology (eg: hardware, software applications, and functions, input/output devices, networks)

Back 1

Computers should be used to support regular classroom content rather than as a separate lab activity for drill and practice.

Front 2

Understands issues related to the appropriate use of technology in society and follows guidelines for the legal and ethical use of technology and digital information (eg: privacy guidelines, copyright laws, acceptable use policies).

Back 2

Web sources should be cited just as printed materials to observe copyright laws.

Front 3

Applies procedures for acquiring, analyzing, and evaluating electronic information (eg: locating information on networks, accessing and manipulating information from secondary storage and remote devices, using online help and other documentation, evaluating electronic information for accuracy and validity.

Back 3

First make sure the students know how to evaluate web resources to determine the author/sponsor and the purpose of the website.
A SECOND step to promote information literacy is to examine other perspectives from reliable sources. (personal testimonies from individuals may not be reliable)

Front 4

Knows how to use task-appropriate tools and procedures to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results to support the work of individuals and groups in problem solving situations and project-based learning activities (eg: planning, creating, and editing word processing documents, spreadsheet documents, and databases; using graphic tools; participating in electronic communities as learner, initiator, and contributor; sharing information through online communication.

Back 4

Use various technology tools such as digital and video cameras, PPT presentations, email to synthesize (put together) new information/ concepts or confirm/ reinforce existing knowledge.
Edit your work - don't depend entirely on spell check

Front 5

Knows how to use productivity tools to communicate information in various formats (eg: slide show, multimedia presentation, newsletter) and applies procedures for publishing information in various ways (eg: printed copy, monitor display, Internet document, video)

Back 5

Use productivity tools- software to increase a teacher's effectiveness such as a grade book program, spreadsheet, puzzle maker, test generator, etc

Front 6

Knows how to incorporate the effective use of current technology; use technoloty applications in problem solving and decision making situations; implement activities that emphasize collaboration and teamwork; and use developmentally appropriate instructional practices, activities, and materials to integrate the Technology Applications TEKS into the curriculum.

Back 6

Allow students to explore computer for a developmentally appropriate activity.

Front 7

Knows how to evaluate students' technologically produced products and projects using established criteria related to design, content delivery, audience, and relevance to assignment.

Back 7

Rubrics should be used to evaluate technology projects and to focus student efforts, reducing teacher subjectivity.

Front 8

Identifies and addresses equity issues related tot he use of technology.

Back 8

Technology tends to be a motivational tool.