Technology Competency Inventory   

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Standard I. All teachers use technology-related terms, concepts, data input strategies, and ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications.

I am able to:  
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1.01 demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems, software applications, and communication and networking components.
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1.02 compare, contrast, and appropriately use various input, processing, output, and primary/secondary storage devices
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1.03 select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency
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1.04 delineate and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues, including, but not limited to, digital file formats and cross-platform connectivity
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1.05 use technology terminology appropriate to the task
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1.06 perform basic software application functions, including, but not limited to, opening an application program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving documents
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1.07 explain the differences between analog and digital technology systems and give examples of each
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1.08 use appropriate terminology related to the Internet, including, but not limited to, electronic mail (e-mail), uniform resource locators (URLs), electronic bookmarks, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), World Wide Web (WWW) pages, and Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
5 4 3 2 1
1.09 compare and contrast LANs, WANs, the Internet, and intranets
5 4 3 2 1
1.10 use a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk/disc, modem, CD-ROM, and joystick
5 4 3 2 1
1.11 demonstrate keyboarding proficiency in technique and posture while building speed
5 4 3 2 1
1.12 use digital keyboarding standards for data input such as one space after punctuation, the use of em/en dashes, and smart quotation marks
5 4 3 2 1
1.13 develop strategies for capturing digital files while conserving memory and retaining image quality
5 4 3 2 1
1.14 discuss copyright laws, violations, and issues including, but not limited to, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy
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1.15 model ethical acquisition and use of digital information including citing sources using established methods
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1.16 demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use of electronic information and products while in an individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet or an intranet
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1.17 identify the impact of technology applications on society through research, interviews, and personal observation
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1.18 demonstrate knowledge of the importance of technology to future careers, lifelong learning, and daily living for individuals of all ages

Standard II.  All teachers identify task requirements, apply search strategies, and use current technology to efficiently acquire, analyze, and evaluate a variety of electronic information.

I am able to:  
5 4 3 2 1
2.01 use strategies to locate and acquire desired information from collaborative software and on networks, including the Internet and intranets
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2.02 apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information, including keyword and Boolean search strategies
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2.03 identify, create, and use files in various appropriate formats such as text, bitmapped/vector graphics, image, video, and audio files
5 4 3 2 1
2.04 access, manage, and manipulate information from secondary storage and remote devices
5 4 3 2 1
2.05 use on-line help and other documentation
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2.06 determine and employ methods to evaluate electronic information for accuracy and validity
5 4 3 2 1
2.07 resolve information conflicts and validate information by accessing, researching, and comparing data from multiple sources
5 4 3 2 1
2.08 identify the source, location, media type, relevancy, and content validity of available information

Standard III. All teachers use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and groups in problem-solving situations.

I am able to:  
5 4 3 2 1
3.01 plan, create, and edit word processing documents using readable fonts, alignment, page setup, tabs, and ruler settings
5 4 3 2 1
3.02 plan, create, and edit spreadsheet documents using all data types, formulas and functions, and chart information
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3.03 plan, create, and edit databases by defining fields, entering data, and designing layouts appropriate for reporting
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3.04 demonstrate proficiency in the use of multimedia authoring programs by creating linear or nonlinear projects incorporating text, audio, video, and
5 4 3 2 1
3.05 plan, create, and edit a document using desktop publishing techniques including, but not limited to, the creation of multicolumn or multisection documents with a variety of text-wrapped frame formats
5 4 3 2 1
3.06 differentiate between and demonstrate the appropriate use of a variety of graphic tools found in draw and paint applications
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3.07 integrate two or more productivity tools, including, but not limited to, tables, charts and graphs, graphics from paint or draw programs, and mail merge, into a document
5 4 3 2 1
3.08 use interactive virtual environments, appropriate to grade level, such as virtual reality or simulations
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3.09 use technical writing strategies to create products such as a technical instruction guide
5 4 3 2 1
3.10 use subject matter foundation and enrichment curricula in the creation of products
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3.11 participate in electronic communities as a learner, initiator, and contributor
5 4 3 2 1
3.12 complete tasks using technological collaboration such as sharing information through on-line communications
5 4 3 2 1
3.13 use blogs, wikis, collaborative software, and productivity tools to create products
5 4 3 2 1
3.14 use technology in self-directed activities to create products for and share products with defined audiences
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3.15 integrate acquired technology applications, skills, and strategies and use of the word processor, database, spreadsheet, telecommunications, draw, paint, and utility programs into the foundation and enrichment curricula
5 4 3 2 1
3.16 design and implement procedures to track trends, set time lines, and review/evaluate progress for continual improvement in process and product
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3.17 resolve information conflicts and validate information through research and comparison of data from multiple sources

Standard IV. All teachers communicate information in different formats and for diverse audiences.

I am able to:  
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4.01 use productivity tools, such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures, Web pages, or reports, to create effective document files for defined audiences
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4.02 demonstrate the use of a variety of layouts in a database, including horizontal and vertical layouts, to communicate information appropriately
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4.03 create a variety of spreadsheet layouts containing descriptive labels and page settings
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4.04 demonstrate appropriate use of fonts, styles, and sizes, as well as effective use of graphics and page design to communicate effectively
5 4 3 2 1
4.05 match the chart style to the data when creating and labeling charts
5 4 3 2 1
4.06 publish information in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, printed copy, monitor displays, Internet (Web) documents, and video
5 4 3 2 1
4.07 design and create interdisciplinary multimedia presentations that include audio, video, text, Web pages, and graphics for defined audiences
5 4 3 2 1
4.08 use technology tools, such as Internet browsers, video conferencing, blogs, wikis, and distance learning, for publishing and sharing information
5 4 3 2 1
4.09 design and implement procedures to track trends, set time lines, and review and evaluate products using technology tools such as database managers, daily/monthly planners, and project management tools
5 4 3 2 1
4.10 determine and employ technology specifications to evaluate projects for design, content delivery, purpose, and audience and demonstrate that process and product can be evaluated using established criteria or rubrics
5 4 3 2 1
4.11 select representative products to be collected and stored in an electronic evaluation tool (portfolio)
5 4 3 2 1
4.12 evaluate products for relevance to the assignment or task

Standard V. All teachers know how to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the effective use of current technology for teaching and integrating the Technology Applications Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) into the curriculum.

I am able to:  
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5.01 plan technology-enhanced lessons using a range of instructional strategies and differentiated instruction for individuals and small/whole groups
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5.02 identify and address equity issues related to the use of technology, including, but not limited to, gender, ethnicity, language, disabilities, and student access to technology
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5.03 plan, select, and implement instruction that allows students to use technology tools in problem-solving and decision-making situations
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5.04 develop and implement, using technology applications, tasks that emphasize collaboration and teamwork among members of a structured group or project team (Professional Learning Community)
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5.05 provide adequate time for teaching the Technology Applications TEKS (Ex. AUP, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Email, Blogging, Podcasting)
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5.06 identify and use resources to keep current with technology education
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5.07 create project-based learning activities that integrate the technology tools and skills into the curriculum and meet the content-area benchmarks
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5.08 follow guidelines for the legal and ethical use of technology resources (CIPA, DOPA, and copyright laws)
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5.09 select and use developmentally appropriate instructional practices, activities, and materials to improve student learning supported by current technology tools.
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5.10 use a variety of instructional strategies to ensure all students’ reading comprehension of content-related texts, including helping students link the content of texts to their lives and connect related ideas across domains
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5.11 teach students how to locate, retrieve, retain, and organize content-related digital information from a range of resources and technologies
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5.12 teach students how to locate the meanings and pronunciations of unfamiliar content-related words using appropriate sources, such as dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries
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5.13 use technology tools to perform administrative tasks such as taking attendance, maintaining grade books, and facilitating communication
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5.14 evaluate appropriately students’ projects and portfolios using formal and informal assessment methods (including the use of rubrics)
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5.15 collect observable and measurable data to gauge student progress and adjust instruction on an on-going basis.
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5.16 conduct an ongoing self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses in the knowledge and skills of Technology Applications
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5.17 develop and implement an individual plan for professional growth in the knowledge and skills of Technology Applications
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5.18 incorporate new strategies to improve classroom and online instruction for the benefit of all types of learners.
My Personal GOALS for this School Year I have reflected on what I need to do in order to grow as an educator in the 21st Century. The following areas are what I have selected to concentrate on during the current school year. (Type your Personal Goals below...you may use as much space as you like.) Your Goals should allow you to achieve SBEC Competencies within 2 -3 years.