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Mississippi Technology Standards for Teachers

General Goal: Skills every Mississippi Teacher should master to effectively integrate technology in the instructional program for the benefit of all students.

 

Standards for Teachers

 

The Teacher will:

Examples of Performance Indicators

The Teacher will:

1.

Use computer hardware,Ñ terminology,

telecommunication and networking

 

(Operational skills)

 

ISTE A

A1. Operate a multimedia Computer system with related peripheral devices to successfully install and use a variety of software packages.

A2. Use terminology related to computers and technology appropriately in written and oral communications.

A3.Ñ Describe and implement basic troubleshooting techniques for multimedia computer systems with related peripheral devices.

1.Perform tasks such as:

ð       Word processing

ð       Spreadsheet applications

ð       File management

ð       Printing

2. Apply terminology related to computers and technology appropriately in:

ð       Oral communication

ð       Written communication

3.     Utilize wide area and local networks:

ð       Internet

ð       On-line databases

ð       Search engines

ð       Interactive video, video conference

ð       E-mail

ð       Access shared software

 

 

 

 

2.

Identify, evaluate, and select the types, sources, and uses of quality instructional technologies as related to one's subject area and/or grade level.

 

(Application)

 

ISTE A1, B7, B8, C1

1.    Identify technology sources, such as:

ð       Software

ð       Video tapes/discs

ð       Calculators/probe systems

ð       Internet sources

ð       Imaging devices: scanners, digital cameras and/or video cameras with computer systems and software

ð       Video conferencing

2.    Determine the impact of technology sources on the learning process

3.    Select the technology sources appropriate to the academic advancement of the student

3.

Model appropriate behaviors related to equitable, ethical, legal and human issues of technology.

 

(Societal)

 

ISTE B5, B6, C4, C5

1.     Be aware of and abide by any restrictions in use of software contained in license agreements

2.     Copy and distribute material in compliance with current copyright and fair use standards

3.     Ensure that students are aware of and practice appropriate use of technology according to written state, district and school documents

4.     Ensure that all students, regardless of race, gender, religion, and social-economic status, have equitable access to technologies on school premises

5.     Allow for differences in access to technology outside of school premises when making class assignments

6.     Ensure that adapting technologies are used to make reasonable accommodations to assist students with physical disabilities

7.     Ensure that students adhere to appropriate legal and ethical uses of technology in preparing school assignments

8.    Filter internet content to prevent student exposure to pornographic, hate, and illegal materials

9.    Protect the privacy of student information

4.

Apply technology tools for developing the instructional process and classroom administration.

 

(Personal and Professional)

 

ISTE B1, B2, B3, B4, B7, B8, C2, C3

1.     Utilize multimedia, hypermedia, telecommunications and other technology to :

ð   Access resources for planning instructions (MAGNOLIA, ERIC)

ð   Develop lesson plans

ð   Develop/refine curriculum

ð   Conduct research

ð   Prepare lesson presentations

2.     Apply software to:

ð   Collect data

ð   Manage student information

ð   Create correspondence, newsletters, etc

ð   Develop classroom schedules

3.     Access information through:

ð   Collegial communications via e-mail, videoconferencing

ð   Distance education technology (professional development/college course work.)

4.     Remain current on educational issues and trends via:

ð   Listservs

ð   Web browsers

ð  MDE website, TeacherExchange website,Ñ MAGNOLIA, etc.

ð  Professional organizations

5.

Infuse technology into the classroom to facilitate teaching and life-long learning.

(Infusion)

ISTE C3

1.    Use technology to design and deliver instructional practices which foster:

ð  Student-centered activities

ð  Critical thinking skills

ð  Problem solving

ð  Creative exploration and productivity

2.    Facilitate the integration of technologies across the curriculum

3.    Assist learning in individual, small, and large groups with technologies

4.    Effectively use technology in the teaching/learning process