TEACHER COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING GUIDELINES

State CTAP Technology Proficiency Committee 1

8/00



General Computer Knowledge and Skills
BASIC
Introductory Intermediate Proficient
General Knowledge of
basic hardware and
software terminology
G1
Identifies hardware components,
peripherals and their purpose
Identifies icons, windows and menus
Uses icons, windows and menus
Uses basic peripherals (e.g. CD-ROM,
storage media, etc.)
Incorporates general knowledge of basic
hardware and software into lesson design
as appropriate (e.g. vocabulary, naming
and saving conventions, printing, etc.)
Operation and care of
hardware
G2
Starts up and shuts down computer and
peripherals
Uses a mouse
Inserts and ejects diskettes, CD-ROM, etc.
Uses software from a disk, hard drive, or
CD-ROM
Creates, names/renames folders and files
Starts an application and creates a
document
Names, saves, saves as, retrieves and
revises a document
Prints documents
Organizes the desktop
Initializes, formats, names diskettes
Copies documents between computer and
diskettes
Chooses printer location


Allocates memory needed by applications
Accesses and changes control panels
Sets software preferences
Makes more system memory available
Performs regular maintenance
Organizes files and programs
Uses print preview and options
Opens and works with more than one
application at a time
Shares files and printers on a network
Installs software
Selects and uses appropriate anti virus
software
Implements basic
troubleshooting
techniques
G3
Restarts a frozen computer
Identifies directly connected or networked
printer problems
Troubleshoots basic hardware, software
and printing problems before accessing the
appropriate level of support
Checks cables for proper attachment
Solves simple printer problems with
directly connected printer
Troubleshoots common hardware,
software, printing and network problems
before accessing the appropriate level of
support
Integration, Student
Learning & Classroom
Management
G5
Explains various models for classroom
management of technology
Cites examples of appropriate applications
of technology as an educational tool
Selects and uses effective classroom
management techniques using technology
in a limited number of educational settings
Selects and implements appropriate
technology tools to support teaching and
learning processes
TEACHER COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING GUIDELINES

State CTAP Technology Proficiency Committee 2
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Internet
BASIC
Introductory Intermediate Proficient
General Knowledge
and Appropriate Use
of Hardware,
Software (e.g. Web
Browsers and
connections)
G1, G5
Launches a browser and uses the tool bar
Specifies a URL and can point and click to
navigate on existing links
Changes window sizes
Views history
Accesses help file
Explains basic internet terminology
Accesses Internet through a modem or
network

Explains the anatomy of a URL
Configures preferences for software
Sets a home page
Refreshes or reloads a page
Hides, displays or configures the tool bar
Locates and opens a local file within the
browser
Copies, pastes and saves from web pages
Downloads files
Configures page setup to print citation
resources
Selects helper files/applications used to
open downloaded files
Maintains and organizes
bookmarks/favorites
Troubleshoots address errors (i.e. 404
errors)
Uses and manages multiple windows

Communication
Collaboration
S3, S4
Explains use of email as a means of
communication
Uses email to communicate with members
of a group
Explains the use of chat, newsgroups, or
threaded discussions to communicate with
members of a group
Research Tools
S7
Conducts basic searches Explains the differences between search
indexes, search engines and metasearch
tools
Understands Boolean logic
Conducts natural language searches
Uses advanced search features
Conducts multiple search strategies to
locate and validate information
Uses internet search as a resource for
lesson development
Ethics & Policies
G4, S13, S14
Explains issues surrounding Internet use in
the classroom (e.g. copyright, management,
student safety, AUP, etc.)
Implements procedures and management
techniques concerning Internet use in the
classroom for instruction
Information Literacy
S5, S8
Evaluates information for accuracy
Identifies whether a source is credible
Organizes information
Analyzes and interprets information
Uses a wide variety of sources
Filters information for relevancy
Incorporates information literacy strategies
into lesson design
Integration, Student
Learning &
Classroom
Management
S6, S9-S12
Locates resources appropriate for
integrating technology into lesson design
Selects and implements internet resources
appropriately in lesson design
Selects and uses effective classroom
management techniques
TEACHER COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING GUIDELINES

State CTAP Technology Proficiency Committee 3
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Email
BASIC
Introductory Intermediate Proficient
General Knowledge
and Appropriate Use
of Hardware,
Software
G1, G5
Explains telecommunications terms
Explains the 3 main components of an
email address

Configures email preferences
Attaches, receives and opens attachments
Creates and uses an address book
Recognizes and uses embedded web links
Manages an address book
Locates, opens and manages attached files



Communication and
Collaboration
S3, S4
Starts up program, retrieves and reads
email
Saves, prints and deletes email
Composes, edits, and sends new email
Uses reply to sender, reply to all and
forwarding appropriately
CCs and BCCs email to interact with one
or a few people
Employs email as a tool to interact with
and provide information to students,
parents, and other community members
Integration, Student
Learning &
Classroom
Management
S6, S9-S12
Explains procedures and processes for use
of email in the classroom
Describes use of email in the classroom for
connecting with others such as: keypals,
global classrooms, parallel problem-
solving, mentoring, etc.
Designs curricular lessons which utilize
email as a part of the activity
Selects and uses effective classroom
management techniques using email in a
limited number of educational settings
Selects and implements appropriate email
tools to support teaching and learning
Legal, Ethical
G4, S13, S14
Explains netiquette
Explains issues surrounding student safety
and security

Practices appropriate netiquette related to
email
Implements issues related to personal
safety and security
Incorporates netiquette in classroom
instruction
Implements student safety and security
procedures in instruction


TEACHER COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING GUIDELINES

State CTAP Technology Proficiency Committee 4
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Word Processing
BASIC
Introductory Intermediate Proficient
General Knowledge
and Appropriate Use
of Hardware,
Software
G1, G5
Identifies word processing terms (e.g.,
word processing, cursor, styles, etc.)
Opens, saves, prints and deletes a
document
Navigates in a large document
Accesses and uses Help
Previews document to identify layout
problems
Uses basic proofing tools (e.g. spell check,
grammar check)

Finds and replaces text
Saves word processing documents in other
file formats
Retrieves documents with the find file
command
Communicate
through printed
media S2
Types, selects, corrects, deletes, text within
a document
Adjusts tabs and margins
Applies and changes font, character and
paragraph formatting
Changes on-screen view mode and
magnification
Copies, pastes text within and between
documents
Uses styles to change the appearance of
paragraphs and outlines
Uses templates
Applies borders
Creates numbered and bulleted lists
Adds and deletes page breaks, and creates
headers and footers
Creates tables using built-in software
assistance
Uses word processors to create lesson
plans, articles, reports, etc.
Enhances documents by inserting graphics
Incorporates drawing tools
Resizes and relocates graphics within a
document
Creates templates
Formats text in columns with different
fonts and colors


Integration, Student
Learning and
Classroom
Management
S6, S9-12
Transcribes handwritten documents into
word processed documents
Creates a simple word processed document
Creates enhanced word processed
documents for classroom use
Designs lessons that utilize word
processing as part of the activity



TEACHER COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING GUIDELINES

State CTAP Technology Proficiency Committee 5
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Publishing
BASIC
Introductory Intermediate Proficient
General Knowledge
and Appropriate Use
of Hardware,
Software
G1, G5
Defines publishing terms (e.g., page layout,
stories, fields, etc.)
Opens, saves, prints and deletes a
document
Navigates in a large document
Accesses and uses Help
Previews document to identify layout
problems
Uses basic proofing tools (e.g. spell check,
grammar check)
Finds and replaces text
Saves text documents in other file formats
Communicates
through printed
media
S2
Creates a new document
Changes document setup
Copies, cuts and pastes text and graphics
Changes on-screen view mode and
magnification
Incorporates clip art
Changes typefaces, font size and other text
attributes
Changes text alignment/justification
Identifies types of publishing software (e.g.
word processing, page layout,
image/graphic, etc.)
Undo unwanted changes
Imports/ places and resizes graphics, (e.g.
clip art, charts, auto-shapes, etc.) both as
objects and as type
Uses suitable size, style and number of
fonts
Creates a simple shape graphic
Controls text flow around graphics
Moves, arranges and layers objects
Creates numbered and bulleted lists
Uses guides and rulers
Creates multiple text columns
Controls page numbering
Changes page tabs, margins and indents
Edits line and shape style and fill
Creates and modifies headers and footers
Understands elements of basic design (e.g.
white space, page layout, etc.)
Saves documents in appropriate formats
Integrates various and appropriate software
for desktop publishing (e.g. graphics,
layout, etc.)
Incorporates digital images from external
sources (e.g. cameras, scanners, WWW,
etc.)
Integration, Student
Learning & Classroom
Management
S6, S9-S12
Describes various types of publishing
media and possible classroom applications
Selects media to support instructional
objectives

Develops student assignments that embed
elements of effective design
Plans for effective classroom management
of available resources


TEACHER COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING GUIDELINES

State CTAP Technology Proficiency Committee 6
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Databases
BASIC
Introductory Intermediate Proficient
General Knowledge
and Appropriate Use
of Hardware,
Software
G1, G4, G5
Defines database terms (e.g. records,
fields, etc.)
Creates, opens and saves a database
Selects, moves, copies, deletes, clears and
inserts fields and records
Formats fields to reflect appropriate data
(e.g. date, name, currency, etc.)
Explains differences between report and
query/search/find
Uses print preview to identify print
problems
Finds and replaces data
Sorts, matches and goes to specific records
Exports data from database
Adds header and footer


Manage records (e.g.
grade book,
attendance, etc.)
S1
Enters text and data into appropriate fields

Uses find command to locate a specific
record
Creates or modifies report layout
Merges database information with word
processing document to produce form
letters
Communicate through
Printed media
S2
Sorts data to produce reports (e.g.
alphabetical listings, etc.)
Formats text and numbers in record (e.g.
boldface, currency, etc.)
Creates a variety of report layouts
Sorts or defines data to print only required
records (e.g. students reading at grade
level)
Imports data from other applications
Creates new layouts or edits existing
layouts for specific productivity or
curricular goals
Integration, Student
Learning &
Classroom
Management
S6, S9-12
Describes the educational uses of
databases
Identifies lessons that require the
manipulation of data
Creates new databases related to content
area. (e.g. world populations, animal data,
etc.)
Designs curricular lessons which utilize
databases to enhance learning outcomes
Develops student assignments that require
management and manipulation of a variety
of data







TEACHER COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING GUIDELINES

State CTAP Technology Proficiency Committee 7
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Spreadsheets
BASIC
Introductory Intermediate Proficient
General Knowledge
and Appropriate Use
of Hardware,
Software
G1, G5
Defines spreadsheet terms (e.g. cells,
alignment, formula, etc.)
Creates, opens and saves spreadsheets
Navigates using the mouse and tabs
Undo unwanted changes
Locates cells based on column/row
addresses
Selects, moves, copies, deletes, clears and
inserts cells
Selects entire column or row
Resizes cells and rows
Changes typeface, font size and other cell
attributes
Sorts cells
Changes text cell alignment and
justification
Replicates a formula or range of cells (e.g.
:fill)
Creates simple bar or pie charts
Adds shading and borders
Selects charts for appropriate data
representation
Saves in a variety of formats
Imports/exports charts and data (e.g.
spreadsheet to word processing, etc.)
Aligns and rotates text and numbers
Creates a variety of charts
Labels graphs appropriately


Manage records (e.g.
grade book,
attendance, etc.)
S1
Enters text and data into specific cells Creates formula cells (e.g. sum, average,
etc.)
Formats cells for appropriate content such
as text, decimal alignment, currency
Utilizes grade book templates
Maintains student records

Communicate through
Printed media
S2
Adjusts layout and margins
Uses print preview and print document
with title
Creates and edits headers, footers and page
numbers
Sets up print options for grid lines, zoom,
etc.
Prints a specific range of cells, pages and
sheets
Searches for and replaces text
Changes size, placement and title of charts
Changes page margins
Imports/exports charts into word
processing application
Integration, Student
Learning &
Classroom
Management
S6, S9-12
Describes the educational uses of
spreadsheets
Creates new spreadsheets related to
content area
Designs curricular lessons requiring use of
spreadsheet
Creates appropriate charts for a content
lesson



TEACHER COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING GUIDELINES

State CTAP Technology Proficiency Committee 8
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Presentation Software
BASIC
Introductory Intermediate Proficient
General Knowledge
and Appropriate Use
of Hardware,
Software
G1, G5
Defines presentation and multimedia terms
(e.g. slides/cards, slideshow, hyper-
navigation, etc.)
Creates, opens, modifies and saves
presentations
Defines available tools (e.g. drawing, text,
etc.)
Uses templates or wizards to create a new
presentation
Adds new slides or cards
Inserts text, formats text or adds text box
Uses toolbar or menus to apply formatting
changes
Inserts clip art or digitized pictures
Inserts or changes slide or card design
Navigates using scrollbar, slide sorter,
menu, key commands, etc.
Switches between different page views
Re-arranges the order of slides or cards
Applies backgrounds and objects
appropriately
Uses available tools (e.g. drawing, text,
etc.)
Incorporates sound
Defines different image types (i.e. TIFF,
GIF, PCX)
Connects, configures and troubleshoots
peripheral devices for presentation

Creates and edits navigational buttons to
move through presentation
Navigation through presentation is clear
and easy to understand
Applies transitions and effects, if
appropriate, to slides or cards
Incorporates hypertext links
Incorporates animations from library
Incorporates movies from library
Records sound and inserts in presentation
Incorporates clip art from other sources
(e.g. web, scanner, etc.)
Organizes presentation resources in a
folder on the desktop or server
Edits clip art (if appropriate)
Communicates
through print media
S2
Prints slides Demonstrates understanding of basic
design elements (i.e. color, design, space
and composition)
Prints using advanced printing options
Prints handouts that enhance instructional
objectives (e.g. outlines, notes, etc.)


Integration, Student
Learning &
Classroom
Management
S6, S9-12
Describes the educational uses of
presentation software

Organizes information in a clear,
consistent way for the viewer
Creates cards or slides using effective
design to enhance communication
Uses appropriate background and text
colors to ensure clarity and readability
Designs curricular lessons which utilize
multimedia to enhance learning outcomes
Follows fair use and copyright law for text,
graphics, and sound



TEACHER COMPUTER-BASED TRAINING GUIDELINES

State CTAP Technology Proficiency Committee 9
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Instructional Technology
BASIC
Introductory Intermediate Proficient
Analyzes best
practices and research
findings
G5, S12
Locates learning, teaching and
communication resources related to
implementation in the classroom
Is able to locate and adapt lessons based
upon best practices and research findings
Analyzes best practices and research
findings on the use of technology and
designs lessons accordingly
Considers content to
be taught and selects
the best tech resources
to support, manage
and enhance learning
S5, S10
Identify established criteria used to
evaluate digital media
Is provided with examples of lesson plans
that integrate technology
Identifies process used to match
technology with content
Practices evaluating educational digital
media using established criteria
Practices including appropriate
technological resources in classroom lesson
plans
Evaluates educational digital media using
established criteria
Includes appropriate technological
resources in classroom lesson plans
Identifies student
learning styles and
determines
appropriate resources
S6, S9
Is aware of learning style inventories for
students
Examines a variety of technology resources
for their applicability to learning styles
Selects and uses activities to identify
student learning styles
Uses a variety of technology resources in
lesson plans to meet student learning
styles
Integrates appropriate technology resources
and adapts lessons and classroom practice
according to learning style inventory
results
Demonstrates ability
to create and maintain
effective learning
environments using
computer based
technology
S11
Describes various models of technology
use that enhances learning and increases
efficiency and productivity

Uses teacher productivity tools for
classroom management (e.g. home-school
communication, student records and
grades)
Lesson plans reflect a management system
for computer based activities


Effectively uses technology for whole
class, small group and individual
instruction
Classroom activities allow all students to
build upon their technology skills and
increase learning
Implements management procedures that
support assessment of student involvement
and achievement
Demonstrates
knowledge of privacy
security and safety
issues
G4, S13, S14
Explains the need for and use of copyright
policy, protection of student privacy,
security and safety
Implements established policies for safe,
private and secure practices in personal
work
Personally implements established policies
surrounding copyright and plagiarism
Implements established policies for safe,
private and secure practices in classroom
Implements policies surrounding copyright
and plagiarism in classroom