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Technology Training Competency Checklist

 

WHAT ARE THE TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES?

The Technology Competencies are a set of standards that will allow demonstration of basic computer proficiencies needed to incorporate computer technology throughout the entire curriculum.  The Technology Competencies are based on the K-8 Technology Application TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) and are designed to give the instructional staff and administrators a tool to enhance their everyday planning. 

HOW DO YOU DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCY?

The Technology Competencies require performance-based assessments with a wide range of tools and software. This will involve a series of tasks that will show evidence of proficiency in each competency. As a district we have instructional staff and administrators at all levels of competence. In order to use our time and your time effectively we have developed a training plan that will give teachers multiple opportunities to demonstrate the technology competencies. These levels are designed to meet the needs of the teacher as well as the district goal of assuring that all instructional staff and administrators are technologically literate.

Inservice credit can be obtained at each campus through demonstration of proficiency with the approval of the Technology Staff and Campus Principal.

DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

Demonstration- Demonstrate the skill on the checklist (i.e. Portfolio, Presentation, or Test)

Self-Directed Study- Work through a self-directed study course and demonstrate skills

Training –Take a training class and demonstrate skills

IN THIS HANDOUT

On the following pages you will find a checklist of the 10 basic modules. Each module will reference a specific page number in which you will find training information for the specific module.

You make check-off a strand in a module when you feel you can demonstrate proficiency.

MODULE 1 – Understanding Technology Issues

Every teacher will attend a workshop on technology issues during the first semester.

TEKS

SKILL SET

CHECK

K-2

3-5

6-8

3A

3A

3A

1.     Review & sign the Acceptable Use Policy

 

3B

3B

3B

2.     Understand the Copyright Law

 

3B

3B

3B

3.     Understand the Privacy Guidelines – Excellent Resource

 

3B

3B

3B

4.     Understand the Password Protection Guidelines

 

Check-one:  Demonstration          Self-Directed Study         Training

MODULE 2 – Basic Computer Skills

TEKS

SKILL SET

CHECK

K-2

3-5

6-8

1B

1A

2B

  1.     Start up and shut down computer system & peripherals

 

1B

1B

1A

  2.     Identify and use icons, windows and menus – icon, window, menu

 

1B

1B

1A

  3.     Start an application (program) and create a document

 

1B

1B

 

  4.     Name, save, retrieve, revise a document – more on saving

 

1C

1E

1F

  5.     Use printing options

 

2A

2A

2A

  6.     Insert and eject floppy disk and CD-ROM

 

1B

1B

 

  7.     Initialize, name/rename floppy disk and hard disk

 

2E

2E

2E

  8.     Copy document from hard disk to floppy disk and vice versa

 

 

 

1F

  9.     Create and name/rename subdirectories/folders

 

1B

1B

 

10.     Save, open, place documents inside subdirectories/folders

 

 

1B

7G

11.     Open and work with more than one application at a time

 

1B

1B

1B

12.     Use special operating features for people with disabilities – Win98 - WinXP – Win2000

 

1A

1A

1A

13.     Use terms such as graphical user interface, document, application, K (kilobyte, hierarchical file system, directory, operation system, system software, RAM

 

2A

2A

2A

14.     Know storage capacity of floppy/hard disks, CD-ROMs

 

 

1D

1H

15.     Discuss similarities/differences and advantages/disadvantages of various operating systems

 

1C

2A

2A

16.     Install/reinstall and update system software and printer drivers

 

1C

1E

1H

17.     Use terms such as local area network, wide area network, access rights (see Noun - #2), security passwords, file server, zone

 

Check-one:  Demonstration         Self-Directed Study         Training

Tech Staff: ___________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                                (Date)

Principal: __________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                                (Date)

MODULE 3 – Setup, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

TEKS

SKILL SET

CHECK

K-2

3-5

6-8

2A

2A

2A

1.        Setup computer system and connect peripheral devices - printer

 

ALL

2.        Protect and care for floppy disks

 

ALL

3.        Clean computer components and printer

 

1B

1B

 

4.        Make backup copies of key applications and documents

 

5B

5B

5C

5.        Use self-help resources to diagnose and correct common hardware/printing problems (i.e. Use “Help” feature in various applications)

 

 

 

1F

6.        Install and upgrade and application (software)

 

 

2A

2A

7.        Know proper operating environment for computer and peripherals (things that connect to the computer – printer, scanner, CD-R drive…)

 

ALL

8.        Provide protection against computer viruses

 

ALL

9.        Specify technical assistance resources available at local level

 

Check-one:  Demonstration          Self-Directed Study         Training

MODULE 4 – Word Processing/Desktop Publishing

TEKS

SKILL SET

CHECK

K-2

3-5

6-8

7B

7C

10D

1.       Enter and edit text

 

 

7C

7C

2.       Copy and move blocks of text

 

10B

10B

7A

3.       Change text format and style, set margins, line spacing, tabs