Maryland Teacher
Technology Outcomes (Draft)
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Outcomes |
Indicators
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Processing and Application. Candidates will: A.
Access, evaluate, and process information
efficiently and effectively B.
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Identify, locate, retrieve, and differentiate
among a variety of electronic sources of information using technology ·
Evaluate information critically and competently
for a specific purpose ·
Organize, categorize, and store information for
efficient retrieval ·
Apply information accurately and appropriately to
a situation that solves a problem or answers a question |
II. Technology Communication Candidates will: A.
Use technologies effectively and
appropriately to communicate
information in a variety of formats |
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Select appropriate technologies for a particular
communication goal ·
Use productivity tools to communicate information ·
Use multimedia tools to communicate information ·
Exchange information, communicate, and interact
electronically in an acceptable manner ·
Use telecommunication tools to publish
information on-line |
III. Legal, Social and Ethical Issues Candidates
will: A.
Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social, and
ethical issues related to technology use |
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Define and describe examples of unethical and
illegal behavior in a technology environment ·
Analyze advantages and disadvantages of
widespread use and reliance on technology in schools, workplace, society as a
whole ·
Establish classroom policies and procedures that
ensure compliance with copyright law, fair use guidelines, security, and
child protection ·
Identify classroom procedures to insure a safe
and healthy environment for students using technology ·
Demonstrate legal and ethical uses of technology |
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IV.
Assessment for Administration and Instruction Candidates
will: A.
Use data collection technologies and analyze data for
instructional and school planning |
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Collect and analyze instructional data electronically ·
Collect and analyze data for school planning
electronically |
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B.
Develop assessment tasks and scoring tools that require the
use of a variety of media to measure and/or demonstrate achievement of
particular outcomes |
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Design a technology based assessment instrument ·
Develop scoring tools |
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V.
Integrating Technology into the Curriculum Candidates
will: A.
Use appropriate organization and management strategies to
support purposeful student involvement, inquiry, problem-solving and
collaboration in technology |
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Use organization tools to manage curricular
content ·
Model the use of appropriate technology for
organizing and managing classroom instruction ·
Encourage student involvement, inquiry,
problem-solving and collaboration |
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B.
Select and design learning experiences that incorporate
technology, are curriculum-related, are relevant to learners, and are based
upon principles of teaching and learning |
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Evaluate technology materials and media to
determine their most appropriate instructional use ·
Use technology tools by practitioners in the
discipline ·
Identify and apply best practices for integrating
technology into instruction ·
Apply a variety of instructional strategies in
the use of technology in the classroom |
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C.
Use technology to address differences in student learning
performance |
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Assess students’ learning needs and identify the
appropriate technology to meet the needs ·
Use technology to enhance, accelerate and
reinforce student performance |
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VI.
Adaptive and Assistive Technologies Candidates
will: A.
Use adaptive and assistive technology to address the
differences in students’ learning styles and needs |
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Demonstrate the use of assistive/adaptive
technology accommodations to facilitate successful educational experiences
for students with special needs |
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B.
Enhance curriculum integration through utilization of
assistive technology in the classroom |
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Coordinate a variety of accommodations to
facilitate the student comprehension and ability to comply with curriculum
requirements |
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VII.
Professional Growth Candidates
will: A.
Analyze the use of emerging technologies to improve teaching and learning |
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Identify sources for information on emerging technologies
and their uses ·
Evaluate the efficacy of emerging technologies to
teaching and learning ·
Demonstrate an understanding of key issues in
emerging technologies and education |
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B.
Develop habits of mind that support continual learning and
professional growth supported in technology |
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Identify and use resources and materials to
support professional growth in the use of technology ·
Participate in professional organizations and
groups that support the field of educational computing and technology ·
Identify local, state, and national standards and
use them to improve teaching and learning |
