Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Maryland Teacher Technology Standards



Maryland Teacher Technology Standards


SEVEN STANDARDS AND OUTCOMES

INDICATORS

I. Information Access, Evaluation,
   Processing and Application

Access, evaluate, process and apply information efficiently and effectively.


1.       Identify, locate, retrieve and differentiate among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology. – I will constantly be looking at new technology sources to use in my classroom. I will also work collaboratively with other teachers in order to discover new tools and to share new tools I have found.
2.       Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose. – Prior to presenting the tool to my students, I will make sure the tool serves the purpose I intend for it to serve. I will do this through focus group or teacher discussion.
3.       Organize, categorize and store information for efficient retrieval. – I will use Symbaloo, Google Docs, or another form to store the needed information.
4.       Apply information accurately in order to solve a problem or answer a question. – I will ensure the tool serves the intended purpose by using the tool prior to sharing with students.

II. Communication


A.      Use technology effectively and appropriately to interact electronically.

B.    Use technology to communicate information
      in a variety of formats.
                        


1.       Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field. – I will use email to effectively communicate with parents, students, and colleagues. I am interested in using Remind to communicate with students via text message/app.



1.     Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal.
2.       Use productivity tools to publish information.
3.       Use multiple digital sources to communicate information online.
In order to use the most effective tool for a particular goal, I will need to develop a list of resources. I will need to use the resources and annotate what each tool would be best for. As new goals emerge, it will be important to review my annotations and make adjustments as necessary. I will use tools that are certified by the school system in which I am teaching. I plan on using blogs and wikis for students to share information amongst their class.

III. Legal, Social and Ethical Issues

     
Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social and ethical issues related to technology use.       

1.       Identify ethical and legal issues using technology.
2.       Analyze issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings.
3.       Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, Fair Use guidelines, security, privacy and student online protection.
4.       Use classroom procedures to manage an equitable, safe and healthy environment for students.
I will complete training within my school system on technology use. If I have any questions, I will contact the correct person to obtain answers. I will protect not only my identity but the identity of my students. I will stay current on training and ensure my students are trained on proper use of technology. I will develop a contract for students to review and sign for safe technology use.
IV. Assessment for Administration and Instruction

Use technology to analyze problems and
Dev           develop data-driven solutions for instructional and school improvement.

1.       Research and analyze data related to student and school performance.
2.       Apply findings and solutions to establish instructional and school improvement goals.
3.       Use appropriate technology to share results and solutions with others, such as parents and the larger community.
Using tools like online quizzes and surveys, I will be able to obtain data related to student performance. I can then compile data in order to present findings to appropriate persons.
V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum 
    and Instruction

   Design, implement and assess learning
   experiences that incorporate use of technology
   in a curriculum-related instructional activity to
   support understanding, inquiry, problem solving,
   communication and/or collaboration.



1.       Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.
2.       Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use.
3.       Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction.
4.       Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.
5.       Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes.
6.       Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology.
7.       Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.
I will maintain a personal presence in all online/technology tools used in my classroom. I will develop consequences for students that fail to comply with the rules of technology use. I will use surveys to monitor student/parent impressions of technology use in my classroom. I will provide students in class time in order to access the technology tools. I will make sure that technology tools are content specific or that the tool achieves the curricular goals of my classroom.
VI. Assistive Technology

Understand human, equity and developmental issues surrounding the use of assistive technology to enhance student learning performance and apply that understanding to practice.


1.    Identify and analyze assistive technology resources that accommodate individual student learning needs.
2.     Apply assistive technology to the instructional process and evaluate its impact on learners with
        diverse backgrounds, characteristics and abilities.
I will ensure that my students have sufficient classroom time to work on the technology tools. This way, support can be given to students that need it. I can use tools, like Blendspace, to differentiate learning so that student’s individual needs can be accommodated. I will seek out support from support staff if needed in my classroom.
VII. Professional Growth

De     Develop professional practices that support continual learning and professional growth in technology.


1.       Create a professional development plan that includes resources to support the use of technology in life long learning
2.       Use resources of professional organizations and groups that support the integration of technology into instruction.
3.       Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practices and emerging technologies to support student learning.
4.       Identify local, state and national standards and use them to improve teaching and learning.
I will connect with teachers outside of my school in order to continually grow professionally. I will perform routine reflection on the tools used in my classroom, including how I teach the tool and whether or not the tool remains a valid choice.

Accepted by the Maryland State Board of Education, March 22, 2002

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