Instructional Uses: Using technology to enhance teaching and learning

 * Perform a web search

 

Yes No

 * Use YISD on-line resources (netTrekker, Connected Tech, EBSCO, LitFinder, United Streaming)

 

Yes No

 * Use computer-aided instruction (STAR, AR, Plato, Lexia, etc.)

 

Yes No

 * Perform basic word processing (doc and pdf), spreadsheets, and presentations

 

Yes No

 * Connect and use an LCD projector

 

Yes No

 * Understand and abide by copyright law

 

Yes No

 * Use DataMart to inform instruction

 

Yes No

 * Create and use presentation software for teaching (Impress, Presentation, PowerPoint, Slideshow)

 

Yes No

 * Embed YISD on-line resources into everyday teaching

 

Yes No

 * Utilize other productivity software for teaching (Comic Life, Inspiration, Neo/Office)

 

Yes No

 * Demonstrate basic knowledge and use of digital cameras

 

Yes No

 * Facilitate the creation of multimedia projects (video, podcasting, simulation, weblogs)

 

Yes No

 * Use the web page as an instructional tool (weblogs, forums, assignments, podcast, videocast)

 

Yes No

 * Incorporate electronic devices into teaching and learning (PDA, ELMO, whiteboard, digital/video camera, etc.)

 

Yes No

 * Choose the digital tool most appropriate to the task

 

Yes No

 * Focus on Project Based Learning (PBL) using a constructivist learning approach

 

Yes No

 * Open and send email attachments

 

Yes No

 

 

Administrative Uses: Using technology to streamline daily tasks:

 * Check YISD email daily (Lotus Notes)

 

Yes No

 * Track attendance daily

 

Yes No

 * Enter grades into GradeSpeed a minimum of twice a week

 

Yes No

 * Update teacher web page a minumum of twice a week

 

Yes No

 * Save files to a secondary storage device (CD), thumb/flash/jump drive, external hard drive, server

 

Yes No

 * Organize files and folders

 

Yes No

 * Manipulate preferences (email, browsers, applications)

 

Yes No

 * Organize email (folders, to-do, follow ups, address book)

 

Yes No

 * Complete online professional development, as needed (GT, sexual harassment course, etc.)

 

Yes No

 * Keep student notes and document differentiation in GradeSpeed (GT, Special Education, 504)

 

Yes No

 * Add printer(s)

 

Yes No

 * Update web page weekly

 

Yes No

 * Manage email fully (archiving, attachment management, calendar, invitations)

 

Yes No

 * Make full use of administrative tools on GradeSpeed (auto email notifications on failures, auto email, notification on failures, auto email progress reports, create & manage activity groups)

 

Yes No

 * Personalize and update web page daily

 

Yes No

 * Back up files to avoid data loss

 

Yes No

 * Save files in proper file format

 

Yes No

 * Server set up/management for student dropped files

 

Yes No

 * Perform basic troubleshooting

 

Yes No