Skills

=BSD Technology Expecations for Teachers=

//You may want to read our Purpose page to understand why we are doing this and the scope of our work.//

These are the necessary knowledge and skills that every Brandywine School District teacher should possess to integrate technology into effective instruction in every classroom. (Please refer to the previous **//BRAINSTORM//**)


 * __As a Brandywine School District teacher, I am knowledgable of the concepts and able to perform the skills listed below:__**
 * I. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS**
 * COMPUTER & NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEM (R)
 * //INTERNET & COMMUNICATION SKILLS (R)//
 * WORD PROCESSING *
 * SPREADSHEETS & DATABASES *
 * MULTIMEDIA & PRESENTATIONS (R)
 * HARDWARE (R)

Items with a (*) at the end indicate that those skills have been completed by the committee Items with a **(R)** at the end indicate that those skills **//must still be reviewed by the Committee//**

**//Also, please look at the Curriculum page to see the technology expectations for each curricular area.//**
(Domain 1 - Charlotte Danielson’s //Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching)//
 * II. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS** **AND EXPERIENCES //(R)//**
 * Select and use technology for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency
 * Use technology to make the curriculum accessible to all students (eg., ESL – Rosetta Stone, Spec. Ed. – Assistive Technology)
 * Create project-based/student-centered learning activities that integrate the technology into the curriculum using a range of instructional strategies for individuals and small/whole groups
 * Plan, select, and implement instruction that allows students to use technology applications in problem-solving and decision-making situations //(change wording) Replace with II.E??//
 * Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment

(Domain 1 - Charlotte Danielson’s //Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching)//
 * III. TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM**
 * ALIGNED TO STANDARDS/CURRICULUM
 * Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards
 * Use technolgy to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students
 * Apply technology to develop students' higher-order thinking skills
 * Manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environmentnage student


 * IV. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION //(R)//**
 * Use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning
 * Access & analyze student data to guide instruction (i.e., NWEA MAP, DIBELS, DSTP, AR, STAR, BTTL, NCS, Science Kits, TERC Assignments, Fitnessgram, etc.)
 * Use technology to monitor student learning, provide specific feedback to students and allow for self-assessment and monitor progress.
 * Employ various technologies in assessing student learning – teacher, self or peer assessment – using a variety of techniques


 * V. PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE //(R)//**
 * APPLY CONCEPTS/SKILLS TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
 * CONTINUALLY REFLECT ON PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN ORDER TO GROW PROFESSIONALLY
 * COMMUNICATE & COLLABORATE WITH PEERS, PARENTS AND LARGER COMMUNITY
 * Use technology tools to perform administrative tasks such as taking attendance, maintaining electronic gradebooks, and facilitating communication


 * VI.** **SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL AND HUMAN ISSUES //(R)//**
 * INTERNET SAFETY
 * LEGAL, ETHICAL PRACTICES
 * PROMOTE SAFE & HEALTH USE OF TECHNOLOGY
 * EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY (DIGITAL DIVIDE)
 * Am I familiar with the technology issues of:
 * Internet Safety and Value to Education
 * Computer Hacking
 * Computer Piracy
 * Intentional Virus Setting
 * Invasion of Privacy
 * Digital Divide: Student access to technology
 * Lifelong Learning
 * Effect of technology on future careers
 * Equity :gender, ethnicity, language, disabilities
 * Understand and abide by the district Acceptable Use Policy
 * Follow guidelines for the legal and ethical use of technology resources and digital information
 * Know how to cite sources of digital information using established methods

Items with a (*) at the end indicate that those skills have been completed by the committee Items with a **(R)** at the end indicate that those skills **//must still be reviewed by the Committee//**