STANDARD 2 – 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.
Knowledge Indicator - The competent teacher
2A. understands how to use technology in communicating, collaborating, conducting research, and solving problems.
Performance Indicators - The competent teacher:
2B. identifies computer and other related technology resources for facilitating lifelong learning and emerging roles of the learner and the educator in engaged, collaborative learning environments.
2C. uses computers and other learning technologies to support problem-solving, data collection, information management, communications, presentations, and decision-making.
2D. uses productivity tools for word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications, and basic multi-media presentations.
2E. uses computer-based technologies including telecommunications to access information and enhance personal and professional productivity.
2F. demonstrates awareness of resources for adaptive/assistive devices for students with special needs.
2G. demonstrates knowledge of ethical and legal issues concerning use of computers and technology.
2H. adheres to copyright laws and guidelines in the access and use of information from various technologies.
2I. demonstrates knowledge of broadcast instruction, audio/video conferencing, and other distant learning applications.
2J. ensures policies and practices are in place to provide equal access to media and technology resources for students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or socio-economic status.
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.
Knowledge Indicator - The competent teacher
2A. understands how to use technology in communicating, collaborating, conducting research, and solving problems.
Performance Indicators - The competent teacher:
2B. identifies computer and other related technology resources for facilitating lifelong learning and emerging roles of the learner and the educator in engaged, collaborative learning environments.
2C. uses computers and other learning technologies to support problem-solving, data collection, information management, communications, presentations, and decision-making.
2D. uses productivity tools for word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications, and basic multi-media presentations.
2E. uses computer-based technologies including telecommunications to access information and enhance personal and professional productivity.
2F. demonstrates awareness of resources for adaptive/assistive devices for students with special needs.
2G. demonstrates knowledge of ethical and legal issues concerning use of computers and technology.
2H. adheres to copyright laws and guidelines in the access and use of information from various technologies.
2I. demonstrates knowledge of broadcast instruction, audio/video conferencing, and other distant learning applications.
2J. ensures policies and practices are in place to provide equal access to media and technology resources for students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or socio-economic status.