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[|Click here to see the BSD Technology Skills.doc]
 * //Teachers should master the skills and competencies that the students are required to learn up through the grade level they are teaching.//**

I found that the following website is an excellent resource for identifying technology competencies for teachers. The information is specifically categorized based on:Communication Tools, Productivity tools, and Research needed for teachers to effectively use technology. Also, it would be helpful to have a glossary of terms. Technology for Teachers check out this website: http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/techskil/index.html

I agree with the first entry - that at a basic level, all teachers should show mastery of the skills and competencies that the students are required or expected to have up through the grade level they are teaching. Additionally, I feel that every teachers should also posses the skills to: =__Communication__= Check and read e-mail Respond to an e-mail Send attachments through e-mail Use Outllook Calendars Be able to find information in the Public Folders Starting their own or adding information to a school website (homework assignments, display student work, etc.) Teachers should know how to use basic computer skills within word (or whatever program) to create newsletters / communication for parents.
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=__Productivity & Professional Practice__= [|Click here to see the BSD Technology Skills.doc] Use a grade-book program - either an application or online. Teachers should know all the applications of eschool: entering report card grades, weekly assessments, projects, taking attendance, checking attendance history, student information, course selection.
 * //Teachers should master the skills and competencies that the students are required to learn up through the grade level they are teaching.//**

__Word Processing__
Use a word processing application to prepare classroom materials, correspond with parents (create programs, newsletters, study guides, tests, quizzes, etc...) Be able to use a spell & grammar checker within an application.

__Spreadsheets__
Be able to use a spreadsheet application and be able to - or understand how to use simple functions to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

__PowerPoint__
Be able to make a simple power point presentation for use in the classroom - or parent meeting.

__Student Data__
DIBELS reports and progress monitoring Knowledgeable of how to retrieve NWEA data both graph and text reports, DSTP student reports and sample test questions. Teachers should know all the applications of eschool: entering report card grades, weekly assessments, projects, taking attendance, checking attendance history, student information, course selection.

__Other__
Downloading programs (what is allowed and what could be dangerous)  (locate files, folders, etc.) =__Hardware__= Be able to hook up simple AV devices for use in the classroom (stereo's, VCR players, DVD players, ipods, etc....) Be able to hook up a computer to an LCD display for use in the classroom Be able to set up a projector to a laptop Be able to take a digital photograph and then learn how to batch print, and use digital media in a variety of applications. Proper use of the building's copiers, printers and fax machines along with minor maintenance items (loading different sized paper, clearing paper jams, etc.)

=__Instructional__= [|Click here to see the BSD Technology Skills.doc]
 * //Teachers should master the skills and competencies that the students are required to learn up through the grade level they are teaching.//**

Web browsing, searches, virtual field trips and educational scavenger hunts

=__Social, Ethical, Legal & Human Issues__= Have a basic knowledge of copyright and fair use laws, this is an excellent understandable resource from the Jefferson County Public Schools in Golden, Colorado. http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/isu/library/copyright.html Be able to identify responsible use of the Internet and know about intellectual property. Have knowledge of Internet safety. Be able to relate to students the importance of Internet safety.