Teacher Knowledge:

The teacher knows and understands:

• how to use appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems (3.1k);
• how to use research skills and electronic communication to create new knowledge (3.2k); and
• how to use technology applications to facilitate evaluation of work, including both process and product (3.3k).

Application:

The teacher is able to:

• plan, create, and edit word processing documents using readable fonts, alignment, page setup, tabs, and ruler settings (3.1s);
• plan, create, and edit spreadsheet documents using all data types, formulas, and functions, and chart information (3.2s);
• plan, create, and edit databases by defining fields, entering data, and designing layouts appropriate for reporting (3.3s);
• demonstrate proficiency in the use of multimedia authoring programs by creating linear or nonlinear projects incorporating text, audio, video, and graphics (3.4s);
• plan, create, and edit a document using desktop publishing techniques including, but not limited to, the creation of multicolumn or multisection documents with variety of text-wrapped frame formats (3.5s);
• differentiate between and demonstrate the appropriate use of a variety of graphic tools found in draw and paint applications (3.6s);
• 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 (3.7s);
• use interactive virtual environments, appropriate to grade level, such as virtual reality or simulations (3.8s);
• use technical writing strategies to create products such as a technical instruction guide (3.9s);
• use subject matter foundation and enrichment curricula in the creation of products (3.10s);
• participate in electronic communities as a learner, initiator, and contributor (3.11s);
• complete tasks using technological collaboration such as sharing information through on-line communications (3.12s);
• use groupware, collaborative software, and productivity tools to create products (3.13s)
• use technology in self-directed activities to create products for and share products with defined audiences (3.14s);
• 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 (3.15s)
• design and implement procedures to track trends, set time lines, and review/evaluate progress for continual improvement in process and product (3.16s); and
• resolve information conflicts and validate information through research and comparison of data from multiple sources (3.17s).