SPS 2007-2008
Technology & Integration Competencies Survey

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The purpose of this Technology Survey is to assist us in planning for, assessing and reporting technology use as a district. In the near future, technology competencies will need to be reported to MA DOE. This survey will also help us plan for meaningful professional development in the area of technology for all staff and students.

Staff Standards

1. Technology Operations and Concepts. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.
2. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
3. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum. Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies that apply technology to maximize student learning.
4. Assessment and Evaluation. Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
5. Productivity and Professional Practice. Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.
6. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues. Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PreK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice.

 

1. Please indicate the building you are assigned to:

*If you service multiple buildings/levels, select that building/level where you start your week
Parker Road Coolidge
Sherwood Spring
Oak High
District    
2. Indicate your position:
Secretary
Classroom Aide
2B.Are you familiar with the MA recommended Pre K-12 Instruction and Technology standards?

STANDARD #1: Technology Operations and Concepts. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.
3. If a problem occurs with hardware or software on a computer I try to solve it or ask a colleague before contacting tech support?
4. I demonstrate ability to use a file server SPSFILE 1(connect/log on, retrieve and save a document to a specified location).
5. I demonstrate ability to choose and add various printers on the network.
5B. In PowerSchool, I can navigate through its many webpages.and features including Mass Fill (preK-8), Attendance and printing various reports available to me.

STANDARD # 2: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
6. When I create my lessons or plan my meetings, I _______ include technology as a component of instruction/agenda.
7. Individual technology innovation and risk taking is encouraged, supported and appreciated by staff and administration in our schools.
8. I research and evaluate the accuracy and relevance of electronic information resources to be used by students.
9. I use presentation technology to introduce or present lessons/meeting agendas.
10. The state is moving towards a 1 to 1 laptop access for students within the next 10 years, what are your initial thoughts and concerns?

STANDARD #3: Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum. Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies that apply technology to maximize student learning.
11. I plan and implement technology-based activities promoting interpretation of graphs, spreadsheets, databases, powerpoint or designing webquests.
12. I use the following to support learning and research:

Use Microsoft Word: A
Use PowerPoint: B
Use Excel: C
Use database software (Access or Filemaker) : D
Use drawing or painitng programs (Appleworks, Photoshop, Kidpix): E
Use web broswers (Safari, IE and Firefox): F
Use webpage design tools ( Front Page, Dreamweaver): G

Use graphic organizers ( Kidspiration,Inspration) H
Use email ( Entourage, Outlook ) : I
Use video editing software ( iMovie, Movie Maker, Final Cut) :J
Use audio editing software ( Garage Band, Music Match ) : K
Use handheld devices ( Palm, Probes, Calculators): L

Use subject specific software : M

Use scanners: N
Use digital cameras and iPhoto: O
Use LCD Projection devices: P
I can perform thes skills:
A
 No w/assistance independently
B
 No w/assistance independently
C
 No w/assistance independently
D
 No w/assistance independently
E
 No w/assistance independently
F
 No w/assistance independently
G
 No w/assistance independently
H
 No w/assistance independently
I
 No w/assistance independently
J
 No w/assistance independently
K
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L
 No w/assistance independently
M
 No w/assistance independently
N
 No w/assistance independently
O
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P
 No w/assistance independently
   
13. I design curriculum plans and projects that require students to use specific software and or the internet and other local resources such as our curriculum links.
14. I utilize the Media Center, Computer Lab or mobile carts to engage students in subject/content areas.
15. I visit the new Curriculum Resource Map website link to keep up with district and content curriculum materials.
16. I facilitate collaborative learning experiences in which students/staff use technology.
17. I use media and technology to support learning for children with special needs and/or whose primary language is not English.
17B. I have used or am planning on using the Atomic Learning (AT) website to learn about specific softwares at my own pace and then create lessons or projects for my classroom.
*Projects created upon completing self study via AT may qualify for PDP Certificates of completions - Contact BobC for more info!


STANDARD #4 : Assessment and Evaluation. Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
18. I encourage and allow students to use and submit technology-based projects/assignments utilizing rubrics as a guideline for students.
19. I use technology tools to collect, analyze, represent and communicate data on student performance for the purpose of instructional planning.
19B. Having a school issued laptop has allowed me to learn technology productivity skills faster which has resulted in improved handouts, timely communications with parents, innovative lessons, presentations and designing effective assessment and evaluation strategies.
Strongly Disagree
I do not have a school issued laptop/ NA
Laptops are not provided to my current position


STANDARD # 5: Productivity and Professional Practice. Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.
20. With the reduction of media specialists, I use Alexandria Library cataloging software for finding resources in our media centers.
21. I use electronic mail in school (compose, send, retrieve, read, respond) to facilitate communications with peers, parents and students.
22. I use our web-based email to access school mail from home.
23. I use technology to create handouts, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.
24. I participate in on-line professional collaboration with peers and experts as part of a personally designed plan for professional growth in using technology.
25. I use technology such as PowerGrade (Grades 9-12) or Microsoft Excel to record keep.
26. I share informal technical expertise and integration strategies of technology with colleagues.
27. I have taken technology courses, read articles or books, attended conferences to demonstrate sustained growth in technology.
27B. I use technology to guide my instruction.
27C. I use/create reports in PowerGrade or use/request new reports made available to me in PowerSchool under the printer icon.
27D. I use the Help Desk webpage to use the resources that are being supplied by the ITAMS department.
27E. I would ____________ utilize the new web server ( Spring 2008 ) to create/maintain my school or teacher web site. The feature sets will include access from home, surveys, news flashes, homework section and template driven so all you need to know is how type/cut and paste and schedule content on and off your page. No html code is need, much like Teacher Web. FINALLY COMING SOON!!!
27F. I post my classroom newsletters on the Messsage Center webpage as PDF.
This will eventually go away when the new web server is purchased and your training is complete.


STANDARD #6: .Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues. Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PreK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice.
28. I model safe and ethically responsible use of technology including supervising students while they are using computers in my class as stated in our and district acceptable technology use policy.
29. I inform students that our district filters Internet access and am aware of the procedure to have a Barracuda blocked Internet site evaluated in order to gain access for research.
30. I implement procedures consistent with district and school policies that protect the privacy and security of student data and information.
31. I establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law for software and audio/video materials, fair-use guidelines, security and child protection.

31B. Since the district has begun archiving email, I __________ create/reply ( including attachments) emails that would be appropriate if seen by a larger audience than the intended recipients. I've informed non SPS friends that our district is archiving.



DOE Required Reporting
32. Please assign yourself a 2006 profile based upon four phases of teacher technology adoption. This list underscores the idea that understanding and using technology well takes time. It also outlines very distinct stages that suggest the need for tailored activities for future professional development. Select only one!
Early - I am beginning to feel comfortable using technology. I use it mainly as a productivity tool (email, Internet browsing, word processing). My students are learning with and using technology; however, someone else usually determines their use.
Developing – I’ve successfully use technology for increase productivity (designing newsletters, keeping grades), and to enrich curriculum, (research, lesson planning). Under my guidance and with some assistance of others, my students use technology to work on projects.
Proficient – I confidently use technology as a tool for research, lesson planning, multimedia presentations and /or simulations. Technology is integrated into my lessons, and I facilitate my students in the use of scanners, digital cameras, and mobile wireless technology where applicable.
Advanced - I'm prepared to develop new learning environments that utilize technology as a flexible tool. Learning has become more collaborative, interactive and customized which involves students in tasks that require higher-order thinking skills and extend learning beyond the classroom walls.

Optional Questions/Comments

33. What factors most influence your decision to utilize technology in instruction or other activities?

 

34. What technology-related professional development offerings would be most helpful to you?

Interested in being considered as a technology PD instructor - Please contact BobC (8820) or via email (bobc@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us) - Thanks in advance.

 

35. What are the primary obstacles you face when utilizing technology in your school or classroom?