| 1 | Operate a multimedia computer system, including installing software, accessing programs or files in other drives (such as CD-ROM in drive d:/), saving and deleting files, organizing folders and maintaining backups within the context of Macintosh, Windows, and networked systems. | |
Pre-Novice | I do not know how to operate a multimedia computer system. | |
Novice | I use the computer to run a few specific, pre-loaded programs. I sometimes save documents I’ve created but often cannot control or identify where they are saved. | |
Apprentice | I use operating system tools to install software, access programs or files in other drives (such as CD-ROM in drive d:/), and save and delete files within the context of Macintosh, Windows, and networked systems. I create my own folders to keep my files organized and maintain backups of my work. | |
Practitioner | I have designed authentic learning activities for diverse learners to teach my students to access programs or files in other drives, save and delete files, organize folders, and maintain backups within the context of Macintosh, Windows, and networked systems. | |
Expert | I reflect upon and make educated decisions in determining the effectiveness of activities that teach my students to access programs or files in other drives, save and delete files, organize folders, and maintain backups within the context of Macintosh, Windows, and networked systems. | |
| 2 | Use terminology related to computers and technology appropriately in written and oral communications. | |
Pre-Novice | I do not know any computer terminology. | |
Novice | I understand basic computer terminology when it is used in classes. | |
Apprentice | I understand terminology in computer hardware or software manuals or help files and can teach myself new program applications. I use correct computer terminology in written and oral directions for my students. | |
Practitioner | I have designed authentic learning activities for diverse learners to teach my students computer terminology. | |
Expert | I reflect upon and make educated decisions in determining the effectiveness of activities that teach my students computer terminology. | |
| 3 | Describe and implement basic trouble-shooting techniques for multimedia computer systems with related peripheral devices. | |
Pre-Novice | I do not know any trouble-shooting techniques. | |
Novice | I attempt to trouble-shoot before asking for help when having problems on the computer. | |
Apprentice | I usually trouble-shoot successfully when basic problems with my computer or peripherals occur. I efficiently explain problems I am having to computer support personnel and am able to implement their suggestions. | |
Practitioner | I have designed authentic learning activities for diverse learners to teach my students basic trouble-shooting techniques. | |
Expert | I reflect upon and make educated decisions in determining the effectiveness of activities that teach my students basic trouble-shooting techniques. | |
| 4 | Operate basic and discipline-specific equipment (e.g., LCD display projectors; scan converters; laserdisc players; VCRs; graphing calculators in math; MIDI keyboards in music; and scanners and still, digital, or video cameras in the visual arts) and use it to support instruction and inquiry specific to the content area. | |
Pre-Novice | I do not know how to operate this equipment. | |
Novice | I have seen demonstrations of how to operate equipment. | |
Apprentice | I can set up and use basic and discipline-specific equipment for my classroom. | |
Practitioner | I have designed authentic learning activities for diverse learners to teach my students to use basic and discipline-specific equipment in my classroom. | |
Expert | I reflect upon and make educated decisions in determining the effectiveness of activities that teach my students to use basic and discipline-specific equipment in my classroom. | |
| 5 | Demonstrate awareness of uses of computers and computing technology in business, industry, and society. | |
Pre-Novice | I do not know how computing technology impacts business, industry, and society. | |
Novice | I have seen, read, or heard about the impact of computing technology in business, industry, and society. | |
Apprentice | I have considered both positive and negative effects of the impact of computing technology in business, industry, and society. | |
Practitioner | I have designed authentic learning activities for diverse learners that will help my students gain awareness of the impact of computing technology in business, industry, and society. | |
Expert | I reflect upon and make educated decisions in determining the effectiveness of activities that help my students gain awareness of the impact of computing technology in business, industry, and society. | |
| 6 | Demonstrate knowledge of equity, ethics, legal, and human issues concerning use of computers and technology. | |
Pre-Novice | I am not aware of equity, ethics, legal, and human issues concerning computer use. | |
Novice | I have heard of equity, ethics, legal, and human issues such as copyright laws concerning information and computer software and the importance of providing all students equitable access to information technology. | |
Apprentice | I understand the copyright law of 1976 and the multimedia fair use guidelines of 1996, and I provide equitable access to information technology for all students in my classroom. | |
Practitioner | I have designed authentic learning activities for diverse learners to teach my students about copyright laws concerning information and computer software and the importance of equitable access to information technology. | |
Expert | I reflect upon and make educated decisions in determining the effectiveness of activities that help my students gain awareness of copyright laws concerning information and computer software and the importance of equitable access to information technology. | |
| 7 | Demonstrate awareness of resources for adaptive assistive devices for students with special needs. | |
Pre-Novice | I am not aware of any adaptive assistive devices for students with special needs. | |
Novice | I am aware of a variety of adaptive assistive devices and how they may help students. | |
Apprentice | I have observed adaptive assistive devices in use. | |
Practitioner | I have planned to incorporate adaptive assistive devices for students with special needs. | |
Expert | I reflect upon and make educated decisions in determining the effectiveness of adaptive assistive devices for students with special needs. | |