Core Technology Standards

Standard One | Basic Computer/Technology Operations & Concepts

The competent teacher will use computer systems to run software; to access, generate, and manipulate data; and to publish results.  He or she will also evaluate performance of hardware and software components of computer systems and apply basic troubleshooting strategies as needed.

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Standard Two | Personal and Professional Use of Technology

The competent teacher will apply tools for enhancing personal professional growth and productivity; will use technology in communicating, collaborating, conducting research, and solving problems and will promote equitable, ethical, and legal use of computer/technology resources.

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Standard Three | Application of Technology in Instruction

The competent teacher will apply learning technologies that support instruction in their grade level and subject areas.  He or she must plan and deliver instructional units that integrate a variety of software, applications, and learning tools.  Lessons developed must reflect effective grouping and assessment strategies for diverse populations.

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Standard Four | Social, Ethical, and Human Issues

The competent teacher will apply concepts and skills in making decisions concerning the social, ethical, and human issues related to computing and technology.  The competent teacher will understand the changes in information technologies, their effects on workplace and society, their potential to address lifelong learning and workplace needs, and the consequences of misuse.

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Standard Five | Productivity Tools

The competent teacher will integrate advanced features of technology-based productivity tools to support instruction, extend communication outside the classroom, enhance classroom management, perform administrative routines more effectively, and become more productive in daily tasks.

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Standard Six | Telecommunications and Information Access

The competent teacher will use telecommunications and information-access resources to support instruction.

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Standard Seven | Research, Problem Solving, and Product Development

The competent teacher will use computers and other technologies in research, problem solving, and product development.  The competent teacher will appropriately use a variety of media, presentation, and authoring packages; plan and participate in team and collaborative projects that require critical analysis and evaluation; and present products developed.

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Standard Eight | Information Literacy Skills

The competent teacher will develop information literacy skills to be able to access, evaluate, and use information to improve teaching and learning.

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