internet&email

=Internet and Communication Skills= Every Brandywine School District teacher should have a working knowledge of how to effectively use the Internet & E-mail. This list is to be used as a reference to gauge the technology proficiencies of teachers.

As a Brandywine School District teacher, I am knowledgable and able to perform the following skills:
 * Know the Terminology of the Internet
 * Follow a link on the Internet.
 * Enter a URL (website address) to reach a site.
 * Use appropriate search strategies for specific assignments or projects.
 * Select and use appropriate search tools to find information.
 * Use bookmarks to reach teacher-centered sites.
 * Find & organize websites (e.g., list in Word document, PP presentation, etc.)
 * Organize bookmarks.
 * Create bookmarks and use them as navigation tools.
 * Use the browser navigation tools (back, forward, refresh, stop) and scroll in windows.
 * Evaluate quality of Internet resources.
 * Appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information, including keyword and Boolean search strategies
 * Strategies for capturing and using digital files
 * Abe to resolve information conflicts and validate information by accessing, researching, and comparing data from multiple sources
 * Know the difference between an intranet and the Internet
 * Know how to publish to the Web and guidelines for school Web pages
 * Know how to identify and use technology resources to keep current with technology in education
 * Understand the impact of technology on society and future careers
 * Manage an address book including individuals and groups.
 * Save email messages and organize into folders.
 * Send and read email attachments.
 * Send, reply, forwards and cc an email.
 * Know and employ proper Network
 * Know how to complete tasks using technological collaboration such as sharing information through on-line communications
 * EtiquetteKnow how to participate in electronic communities as a learner, initiator, and contributor


 * 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