1.1

I utilize various software programs – Microsoft: Publisher, Word, Office, Excel; Corel: WordPerfect and Act. E-mail programs are used to communicate with other teachers and the administration.

1.2

I have used many different types of programs to produce different types of activities such as letters, lesson plans, and research papers in Microsoft Word.  I have used CorelDraw! 9, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, and Corel Painter Classic to create digital artwork.   I have used Microsoft PowerPoint, HyperStudio 4 and ULED to produce multimedia presentations.  I have used FrontPage and Netscape Composer to produce web pages.  I have used Homestead to build a website.  I have used Microsoft Publisher to create newsletters and other desktop publishing software to produce cards and certificates.

1.3

I am proficient in the use of external technological devices such as a digital camera, scanner, digital camcorder, SmartBoard, Zip Drive, Sensiva drawing pad, printer, fax machine, and CD rewriter to name a few.

1.4

I am somewhat proficient in determining whether or not software programs and hardware are compatible with each other.  I know about different file formats and cross-platform connectivity.  I can determine whether or not software and hardware can be used with both Macs and PCs.

1.5

I am proficient in using technology terminology.

1.6

I am proficient in performing basic software application functions, including opening a program, editing, creating, modifying, importing, exporting, printing and saving documents or projects.

1.7

I am proficient in explaining the difference between analog and digital technology systems and am able to give examples of each, such as VHS camcorders vs. digital camcorders.

1.8

I am proficient in using terminology related to the Internet, including HTML, LAN, WWW, URLs, e-mail, bookmarks, etc.

1.9

I am somewhat proficient in distinguishing between LANs, WANs, the Internet and intranets.

1.10

I am proficient in the use of a variety of input devices, such as a mouse pad, keyboard, microphone, disc, digital camera, scanner, printer, digital camcorder, modem, CD-ROM, etc.

1.11

I can efficiently use a keyboard and type up to 100 words per minute.

1.12

I am proficient at using digital keyboarding standards for data input.

1.13

I am proficient at capturing digital files while conserving memory and retaining image quality.  For example, I know the difference between bitmap, .jpeg, .art files and .psd files.  Some of these take up more disk space than others do, but the image quality is better.

1.14

I am knowledgeable of the copyright issues and laws concerning computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, invasion of privacy, netiquette, copyright laws of published material on the Internet, etc.

1.15

I am proficient at citing sources of information acquired from the Internet and published sources.

1.16

I am knowledgeable of the appropriate use of electronic information and corresponding copyright laws, which involve educational use.

1.17

I am able to identify the impact of technology on society through personal observation, research, and interviews.

1.18

I am able to demonstrate the use of technology to future careers, lifelong learning, and daily living for people of all ages.

2.1

I am able to locate information on the Internet by using search engines.  I can use computer attack skills to find specific commands, actions, and tools in software programs.  I can transfer projects and documents from one program to another or from a program to the Internet by changing the format.

2.2

I am proficient in using search engines to acquire information from the Internet.

2.3

I can identify, create, and use different formats in software programs, and then change the formats in order to import the project to another program or upload the project to the Internet.

2.4

I am proficient in accessing, manipulating, and managing information from secondary storage devices such as discs, digital cameras, etc.

2.5

I am proficient at using on-line help in the form of tutorials found on web sites and on-line help from companies and/or manufacturers of software programs or hardware.

2.6

I am somewhat proficient at determining the validity of information acquired from the Internet by evaluating the source of the information and the usefulness of it.

2.7

I am somewhat proficient at comparing, analyzing, and validating different information acquired from more than one resource.

2.8

I am proficient in locating the source, location, media type and content validity and relevancy of information acquired.

3.1

I am proficient with both Microsoft Word and WordPerfect, which are both word processors.  I have written an entire 300-page novel on WordPerfect and have written numerous letters, research papers, reports, etc. on Word.

3.2

I am somewhat proficient at planning, creating and editing spreadsheet documents in applications like Microsoft Excel.

3.3

I am learning more about editing, creating, and planning database information such as in the program Microsoft Access, although I have not had much opportunity to work with the program.

3.4

I am proficient with multimedia authoring programs to create linear projects, which incorporate audio, video, text and graphics.  Such authoring programs are Macromedia Director, Flash, HyperStudio, SoundForge, DreamWeaver, ULED, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

3.5

I am proficient with desktop publishing software such as Microsoft Publisher, to create newsletters, brochures, certificates, and greeting cards.

3.6

I am highly proficient in demonstrating and using several different paint and draw programs, including the numerous various tools in different applications.  Some of the applications I am most familiar with are Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw!9, Core Painter Classic, PaintShop Pro and Lumena.

3.7

I am highly proficient at integrating graphics, graphs, tables, etc in word documents.

3.8

I have not had much experience with the manipulation of virtual reality environments; however, I can use some simulation programs such as SimCity and flight simulators.  I am working on this area.

3.9

I have created technical instruction guides on a limited basis – meaning, very short. When I take my students to the computer lab, I give them a guide I have developed in the use of the appropriate program.

3.10

Web Quests and PowerPoint presentations are prefect examples of this technology application. One must have a foundation in a particular area in order to prepare the presentations.

3.11

I have begun to participate in electronic communities as a learner and initiator, and I am working toward being a contributor.

3.12

I am proficient in sharing tasks and information through on-line communication, such as on-line courses on the college level.

3.13

I am proficient as groupware, collaborative software, and productivity tools to create products.

3.14

In teaching art, I have created products and demonstrations intended for use with my art students.  I have created a web site to share with my students; I have created lesson plans to share with other art instructors; and I am working on a web quest, which can be used by students and other instructors.

3.15

I am proficient in using my technological knowledge and skills in my professional career as an art teacher in many ways.

3.16

I have designed and implemented procedures to track trends (in grades) and set time lines for content coverage in courses.

3.17

I am proficient in researching and analyzing data from multiple sources and determining validity of information from those sources.

4.1

I am proficient in creating and using productivity tools, such as slide shows, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures, etc. effectively for specific audiences.

4.2

I use this proficiency to prepare lesson plans and class assignments.

4.3

I can create a variety of spreadsheet layouts on Microsoft Excel.

4.4

I am highly proficient at using font styles, page designs, graphics, etc. to communicate effectively in various different programs or documents.

4.5

I can match the chart style to the data when creating and labeling charts.

4.6

I am proficient in publishing information in a variety of ways, such as via a web site, video, documents, slide shows, multimedia presentations, web pages, etc.

4.7

I am somewhat proficient at creating multimedia presentations that include text, audio, graphics and video.  I am still working on this proficiency.

4.8

This course is a perfect example of distance learning. Publishing information via the various tools is sometimes frustrating; but, it is also fun.

4.9

I have designed time lines for the courses I teach, track trends in grades and comprehension of art topics from last year to this year; and, utilize daily/monthly planners.

4.10

Each year, all of my classes are required to make a PowerPoint presentation. I provide students with the criteria by which the presentations will be graded.

4.11

I am not sure what this application really is. Outside of compiling a Resource Guide that can be used with the various classes I teach, I am not sure of the definitions of this application.

4.12

I am proficient in evaluating products for relevancy to the task to be completed.

5.1s

I have never intentionally planned an applications-based technology lesson. However, I try to incorporate a range of instructional strategies in each class session.

5.2s

The school requires that we have at least one lesson plan related to the use of technology. Also, the students are required to sign an “Acceptable Use Policy” for computer access.

5.3s

Since I do not have access to a computer lab for each class, I do have to plan when I will use technology for a class lesson. After selecting the topic to be covered in the classroom, I incorporate problem-solving and decision-making situations in each lesson.

5.4s

Since some students are more advanced in their technology skills than others, I often have the students work in teams. In these lessons, they are given criteria for group work and the standards by which they will be evaluated.

5.5s

Adequate time depends on the time I have In the computer labs. I cover as many of the TEKS as possible in each assignment.

5.6s

I have identified various sources to keep current with technology education. These include newspapers, journals, publications from the school, and courses offered at universities.

5.7s

The projects that my classes create do provide for integration of the Technology Applications TEKS.  As teachers, we are also required to put the numbers of our TEKS on our lesson plans.

5.8s

In our District, someone is always addressing the issues of legal and ethical issues of technology resources. We have in-service training that includes the technology issues and students must sign an agreement.

5.9s

Each lesson plan incorporating technology must be on the appropriate student technology level. If not, the students become frustrated and the learning process fails.

5.10s

In lesson plans, I try to link the material with some aspect of their life. Credit cards and banking laws apply to students in high school.

5.11s

My lesson plans include the retrial of information from various sources. They are required to use the library, newspapers, magazines and internet in providing outside material to be used in lessons.

5.12s

Students have access to various resources (dictionaries, glossaries) to help them with the meanings and pronunciations of words. These activities are interjected periodically in the lesson plan as the need arises.

5.13s

At school, we keep attendance on a server, utilize e-mail and keep grades on a Grade Machine program.

5.14s

Students are provided with handouts, which outline the criteria by which their project performance will be graded.

5.15s

If students are not grasping a particular concept as fast as the lesson plan states, I “back up” and go over the content again.

5.16s

I identify my areas of weakness in the technology applications; try to improve them alone or with instructional assistance. Various mini-courses are offered on campus in a variety of technology skills.

5.17s

I keep a list of technology application classes that I can utilize. These are listed in a calendar format in order for me to keep up with them.

5.18s

Each semester, I reformat my presentation strategies in particular subject areas.