Kentucky Experienced Teacher Standard 10:  Demonstrates Implementation of Technology

10.2
CRITERION#

"Purpose" The teacher uses appropriate terminology related to computers and other technology in verbal and written communication.  

Author: Sherri Henley 
Frankfort High School

 

What this criterion 10:2 says: 

Uses terminology related to computer and technology appropriately in written and verbal communication.

What this criterion seems to mean:

The teacher can use appropriate terminology to discuss the use, implementation, and repair needs of multimedia computers and other technology used in classroom instruction .  

 

What a teacher does when demonstrating this knowledge or skill:

Teachers who meet this criterion will:

  • Have the ability to read and understand technical manuals that would enable the teacher to install software and add peripheral hardware such as printers and scanners. 

  • Have the ability to call, write, or email appropriate personnel and describe technical problems they are having with hardware software or other technology.

  • Have knowledge of the resources available to look up terms that are not familiar. 

 

Ways this criterion might be assessed:

Possible teacher assessment tools or methods could include:

  • Teacher  installs a simple software program using directions contained with the software.

  • Teacher sets up a local printer using directions included with the printer.

  • Teacher describes common technical problems to the school technology coordinator using appropriate terminology.

What are some resources  teachers might use to help gain competency in this area?

 To improve your skill on this criterion, consider the following sites and  online resources:

If you feel that you need extra help in any of these areas the most important thing you can do is ask. You can usually find someone in you building who would be willing to share their knowledge. But the best way to find the meaning of a term that you are unfamiliar with is to look it up. There are several excellent on line technology dictionaries, that are well written and easy to understand. Here is another good technology dictionary  from Auburn University that is helpful. And don't be afraid to "play". It is the best way to learn!!

This resource for teachers was created by students in Dave Forman's EDU 556: Integrating Technology and Teacher Standard 10 class at Georgetown College. (May 2001)