Teacher Knowledge:

The teacher knows and understands:

• the appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections (1.1k);
• data input skills appropriate to the task (1.2k); and
• laws and issues regarding the use of technology in society (1.3k).

Application:

The teacher is able to:

• demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems, software application, and communication and networking components (1.1s);
• compare, contrast, and appropriately use various input, processing, output, and primary/secondary storage devices (1.2s);
• select and use software for a defined task according to quality, appropriateness, effectiveness, and efficiency (1.3s):
• demonstrate knowledge and make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility issues, including, but not limited to, digital file formats and cross-platform connectivity (1.4s):
• use technology terminology appropriate to the task (1.5s):
• perform basic software application functions, including, but not limited to, opening an application program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving documents (1.6s);
• explain the differences between analog and digital technology systems and give examples of each (1.7s);
• 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) (1.8s);
• compare and contrast LANs, WANs, the Internet, and intranets (1.9s);
• use a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, scanner, disk/disc, modem, CD-ROM, and joystick (1.10s);
• demonstrate keyboarding proficiency in technique and posture while building speed (1.11s);
• use digital keyboarding standards for data input such as one space after punctuation, the use of em/en dashes, the smart quotation marks (1.12s);
• develop strategies for capturing digital files while conserving memory and retaining image quality (1.13s);
• discuss copyright laws, violations, and issues including, but not limited to computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy (1.14s);
• model ethical acquisition and use of digital information including citing sources using established methods (1.15s);
• 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 (1.16s);
• identify the impact of technology applications on society through research, interviews, and personal observations (1.17s); and
• demonstrate knowledge of the importance of technology to future careers, lifelong learning, and daily living for individuals of all ages (1.18s).