Standard IV

The teacher candidate commands essential knowledge and understandings of instructional technology and integrates that knowledge into personally meaningful frameworks.

Knowledge

·         The candidate commands essential knowledge and understanding of basic computer operations.

·         The candidate commands essential knowledge and understanding of computer/ technology setup, maintenance and troubleshooting options.

·         The candidate commands essential knowledge of word processing/desktop publishing.

·         The candidate commands essential knowledge of data managing tools (spreadsheet and database).

·         The candidate commands essential knowledge of network and telecommunication tools.

·         The candidate commands essential knowledge and understanding of media communications.

·         The candidate commands essential knowledge of multimedia integration tools.

·         The candidate commands essential knowledge and understanding of social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology use.

·         The candidate commands essential knowledge and understanding of current information technology research and theory.

Dispositions

·         The candidate will value technology as a tool for personal use.

·         The candidate believes in the value of technology as a teaching and learning tool.

·         The candidate keeps abreast of advances in information technologies and related research and theory.

·         The candidate has a sense of self-efficacy in relation to information technologies.

·         The candidate is committed to social, legal and ethical uses of information technology.

Performances

·         The candidate demonstrates basic computer operation skills.

·         The candidate sets-up, maintains and troubleshoots a computer system.

·         The candidate creates documents using word processing/introductory desktop publishing.

·         The candidate creates, interprets and uses spreadsheets and/or graphs to convey information.

·         The candidate creates and uses database files.

·         The candidate uses networking capabilities.

·         The candidate incorporates technologies for telecommunication to facilitate and enhance instruction.

·         The candidate produces and uses technology for media communications.

·         The candidate develops and integrates multimedia presentations.

·         The candidate uses technologies to access resources, as well as to support and provide appropriate curriculum for diverse learners.

·         The candidate uses technologies to effectively teach subject-specific knowledge.

·         The candidate uses technologies to design and manage appropriate learning environments.

·         The candidate uses media and technology to address child development, learning and diversity needs.

·         The candidate addresses social, legal, ethical issues related to technology use.

·         The candidate uses technologies effectively to enhance learning.