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Entry Level
All
LC-M CISD professional and paraprofessional employees
will have the following basic technology skills within
3 months of employment.
Competency:
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Basic Operating System Functions (saving files,
creating folders, etc.)
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Grades & Attendance
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Internet (email – send/receive & search)
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Word Processing (Lesson Plans)
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Network use (logging on, Saving to network folder,
printing on network printer)
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Use of curriculum related software with students
Incentive:
Computer in Classroom
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Adaptation Level
Teachers employed in the 2003-2004 school year must
meet Adaptation Level Competencies by Jan. 1, 2005.
Teachers hired after the Fall 2003 will have one and
one-half years to achieve Adaptation Level
Competency.
Competency:
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Internet 3 (e-mail – organize mail into folders,
attachments, insert objects)
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Presentation software –Powerpoint/Hyperstudio
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Word
Processing 2 – Desktop Publishing
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Spreadsheets 1
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Inspiration – Thinking Maps
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Graphics
Teach
six technology-integrated lesson during the school
year that require students to demonstrate skills
described in the Foundation and/or Information
Acquisition Technology Application TEKS. Submit
lessons with example of student work via email to
District Technology Evaluation Team.
Incentive:
Printer or Scanner or $100 computer supplies (such
as ink cartridges for printer)
Technology Inventory
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This
inventory is a check list that will be used in the
testing for Levels 1 & 2.
Practice Demonstration of
Technology Proficiency Skills
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Integration Level
(Optional, but encouraged)
Competency:
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Spreadsheets II
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Database
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Multimedia Presentations
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Web Pages
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Using Digital Cameras, Digital Video Camera,
Scanners and Data Projector
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Teacher Portfolio
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Innovative use of Internet Resources
Teach
six technology-integrated lesson during school year
that require students to demonstrate skills described
in the Foundation, Information Acquisition and
Communication Technology Application TEKS and the
teacher documents the value added to the curriculum by
students using technology. At least one of the lessons
uses the criteria of active learning and has a student
communication product (paper created using word
processor, newsletter, multimedia presentation,
brochure, web page etc).
Submit lessons with example of student work via email
to District Technology Evaluation Team and schedule
observation by member of the District Technology
Evaluation Team.
Incentive:
Presentation Station (32’ monitor or data projector)
and Certificate of Recognition for Technology
Integration as funds become available.
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Innovator Level
Listed
below are the components for mastering Innovation
Proficiencies. You will need to finish each one of the
components, publish those that are applicable on your
web page, and set up a time so you can share its
contents and the remaining components with your
campus.
I. Web Page
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Individual web page with general classroom
information
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Unit(s) of Practice
Develop three technology-integrated lessons that
require students to demonstrate skills described in
the Problem Solving Technology Application TEKS.
These lessons should demonstrate a change in the
classroom environment from teacher-centered to
student-centered. The lessons should be examples of
technology seamlessly integrated into the curriculum
and demonstrate the principles of the science of
learning. The teacher will schedule observation by
member of the District Technology Evaluation Team.
At least one unit will implement project-based
learning.
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Links to teacher and/or student recommended websites
II. Classroom visitation by members of the
District Technology Evaluation
Team
(comprised of an administrator from the central
office,and 1-2 members of the Campus Improvement
Committee).
III. Sharing Session with District Technology
Evaluation Team:
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Documentation of brainstorming meetings with your
Technology Mentor to help create a model for a
student-centered, technology-rich classroom
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Three letters of endorsement indicating technology
integration.
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Reflective writings
IV. After receiving Innovator status, be
prepared to:
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a technology integration mentor for campus teachers.
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Model appropriate copyright use and effective
information literacy.
- Be
available to teach staff development courses on the
campus and/or district level if needed.
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Open up your classroom for others to visit and/or
videotape classroom lessons for teacher checkout.
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Participate in district technology related
activities and/ or present at district and/or state
conferences.
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Serve on the District Technology Evaluation Team
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After these three components have been completed,
the District Technology Evaluation Team will
determine the applicant’s status. If the applicant
does not achieve Innovation status on the first try,
he/she will be encouraged to continue growing. Keep
in mind this is not a pass/fail project. We are
looking for continued professional growth, a model
for other district teachers, and your commitment to
help others achieve this Innovator stage. The names
of Professionals receiving Innovator status will be
posted on the LCM Home Page.
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