elementary

=Elementary= Below are the technology competencies for every Brandywine School District Elementary Teacher. This list is to be used as a reference to gauge the technology proficiencies of teachers.


 * Use the educational software available effectively to help students learn
 * Use the educational calculators appropriately to help students learn Mathematics
 * Teachers should be skilled in graphing programs to assist students in using data to create graphs.
 * Teachers should be proficient in MS Word for discipline-specific writing and document creation; since student's school projects might include reports, invitations, brochures, letters, etc.
 * Teachers use concept mapping in teaching students to write. Using the software //Kidspiration//, will provide these opportunities.
 * Use Alpha Smarts to improve student writing and reading responses
 * Use digital media to improve student learning --Utilize digital storytelling in the classroom. Digital storytelling combines narrative with digital content, graphics and visual effects to create a short video for any subject matter.
 * Use Elmo's to show, analyze and improve student work
 * Use DIBELS software on handheld computers to guide RTI implementation in classroom reading instruction
 * Guide students to use PowerPoint presentations for reports and projects
 * Teachers need to become proficient using the internet to gather, evaluate and use information ethically and legally. The number one information sourc e nowadays is the internet. Teachers can show their internet proficiency by including web resources as they develop lessons for students.
 * Using digital images in teaching... from taking digital photos to learning how and what to do with images from the camera.