| Contents |
| Staff Development |
| PowerPoint |
| Internet |
| Excel |
One of the objectives of the Hamilton DHS program is for teachers to acquire Instructional Level of Proficiency (California Technology Assistance Project Standards) in the use of computers in the classroom. In order to facilitate this, a portion of the second year grant funds has been allocated to compensate teachers who have demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and have successfully used instructional technology in their classes.
After demonstrating each of the skills outlined in this
document, a teacher will receive a stipend of $ 300.
· Participate in free workshops offered by the
LAUSD.
· Use Connected University for on-line instruction
and tutoring.
· Work with his/her Technology Lead Teacher (TLT)
in the Technology User Support Group (TUSG).
RUBRIC
The Powerpoint presentation will incorporate the following
required elements:
· At least six slides, each with text.
· Six action buttons (to move from one slide
to another, or to animate an object).
· Transitions from slide to slide.
· At least three examples of transition effects
i.e. sound, fade or wipe.
· Use of graphics (sources correctly cited Modern
Languages Association (MLA) standard).
· Appropriate citations of material copied or
adapted from other sources (MLA standard).
· Identify, in writing, the State of California
content standards that have been incorporated into the lesson.
· Provide a written description of how the students
will be assessed.
Powerpoint presentations should also have an effective design or layout that can be easily viewed when the classroom computer is connected to a television monitor.
The teacher will demonstrate a lesson in class with students under the observation of a Lead Technology Teacher.
A teacher will:
· Provide evidence of a student/class assignment
that requires the use of the Internet.
· and
· Demonstrate the lesson to a class.
RUBRIC
A satisfactory Internet-based lesson will require students
to:
· Access a web browser.
· Use web page or search engine links.
· Use bookmarks.
· Copy and paste information from the Internet
to a Microsoft Word file.
· Use advanced search techniques (Boolean operators).
· Narrow and broaden searches using keywords and
natural language.
· Use at least two different search engines or
a teacher provided list of web sites.
· Properly cite the source of the information
from the Internet (according to the MLA standard).
· In addition, the teacher will:
· Identify, in writing, the State of California
content standards that have been incorporated into the lesson.
· Provide a written description of how the students
will be assessed.
· Demonstrate his/her ability to communicate with
Hamilton parents by e-mail.
The teacher will demonstrate a lesson in class with students under the observation of a Lead Technology Teacher.
A teacher will provide evidence of his/her ability
to use Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.
RUBRIC
A satisfactory Excel demonstration will show ones ability
to:
· Create a new worksheet.
· Enter data or information into the cells.
· Change column/row width.
· Insert columns and rows.
· Format cells.
· Create headings and titles in columns and rows.
· In addition, a teacher will either:
· Create formulas that calculate data.
OR
· Use the spreadsheet to create charts.
The teacher will demonstrate his/her ability to use Excel to a Lead Technology Teacher.
Please note:
· The rubrics outlined above are minimum standards.
Therefore, teachers may require additional tasks in the lessons they create
for their students.
· The Instructional Technology Staff Development
Compensation Plan becomes effective on January 16, 2001.
· Teachers can obtain each of the skills outlined
in this document by using the on-line program at Connected University.
Teachers should see their Lead Technology Teacher for assistance.
Approved:
Lessie Caballero, principal