Instructional Technology Compensation Plan Approval Form

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Revised: 3-6-01

POWERPOINT SOFTWARE – CURRICULUM INTEGRATION

A teacher will provide evidence of a student/class assignment that requires the use of Microsoft Powerpoint (presentation) software.

The Technology Lead Teacher (TLT) will check off each element after it has been satisfactorily demonstrated.

A satisfactory Powerpoint lesson will require students to use:

__  At least six slides, each with text.

__  At least two action buttons  (to link to another slide, or to animate an object).

__  Transitions from slide to slide.

__  At least three examples of different animation effects, i.e. sound, fade or wipe.

__   Appropriate bibliographic citations of material copied or adapted from other sources
      (Modern Languages Association (MLA) standard – see www.sccd.ctc.edu/~library/mlacite).

__   An effective design or layout that can be easily viewed when the classroom computer is
       connected to a television monitor (See appendix B)

In addition, teachers will:

__   Review with students proper outlining techniques before the students use the Powerpoint
       software.

__   Identify, in writing, the State of California content standards that have been  incorporated
       into the lesson.

__    Describe, in writing, how the students will be assessed.

__    Demonstrate the lesson in class with students.

__    Meet with the TLT to review the lesson.

Technology Lead Teacher Signature ____________________________ Date ____________
 
 

INTERNET – CURRICULUM INTEGRATION

A teacher will:
· Provide evidence of a student/class assignment that requires the use of the Internet.
and
· Demonstrate the lesson to a class.

The Technology Lead Teacher will check off each element after it has been satisfactorily demonstrated.

A satisfactory Internet-based lesson will require students to:
__  Access a web browser.

__  Use web page or search engine links.

__  Use bookmarks (Netscape) or Favorites (Explorer)

__  Copy and paste information from the Internet to a Microsoft Word file.

__  Narrow and broaden searches using keywords and natural language.

__  Use at least two different search engines.

__  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.

__   Describe, in writing, how the students will be assessed.

__   Demonstrate his/her ability to use e-mail.

__   Demonstrate the lesson in class with students.

__    Meet with the TLT to review the lesson.

Technology Lead Teacher Signature ____________________________ Date ____________
 

EXCEL (SPREADSHEET)

A teacher will provide evidence of his/her ability to use Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.

The Technology Lead Teacher will check off each element after it has been satisfactorily demonstrated.

A satisfactory Excel demonstration will show one’s ability to:

__  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.

__  Create formulas that calculate data OR Use the spreadsheet to create charts.

In addition, the teacher will meet with the TLT to demonstrate his/her mastery of the skills listed above.

Technology Lead Teacher signature ____________________________ Date ____________

In addition, teachers must provide Mrs. Bernier, Hamilton librarian, a disk of his/her Powerpoint, Excel and Internet based lesson(s) so that they can be shared with other Hamilton teachers.

Librarian signature __________________________________________ Date____________
(signature verifies receipt of digital copies of the lesson plans)

Teacher signature ____________________________________________Date ___________
(signature verifies that the teacher has conducted the lessons with students and provides approval to post the lesson plans on the Hamilton High School Instructional Technology webpage)

After all appropriate signatures have been attained, the teacher must give this document to Teresa Nelson, Administrative Assistant (main office),  so that the $ 300 stipend can be processed.