Number

Competency Description

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10.0

CURRICULUM

10.1

Use the Computer Skills Curriculum to identify what students should know and be able to do

  Equal Access; Managing Technology; Safe Use of Internet and Acceptable Use Policy; Citing Sources

10.2

Use school television resources that support the curriculum

 Discovering Ourselves in Literature and Life

10.3

Access resources for planning instruction available via telecommunications (e.g., experts, lesson plans, authentic data, curriculum materials)

 Favorite Web Site; Emailing Writers;

10.4

Goals of the NC Computer Skills Curriculum

10.5

The NC Computer Skills Assessment

10.6

Locate, evaluate, and select appropriate teaching/learning resources and curriculum materials for the content area and target audience, including computer-based products, videotapes and discs, local experts, primary documents and artifacts, texts, reference books, literature, and other print sources

Favorite Web Site; Emailing Writers; Discovering Ourselves in Literature and Life; Slave Narrative;  Web Quest

11.0

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

11.1

Use technology in the discipline/subject for learning and as a medium for communications

  Best-Learning Techniques

11.2

Use media and technology to present the subject so that it is comprehensible to others

  Best Learning Techniques

11.3

Use technology-based tools that are specific to the discipline

  On-Line Database;  World Literature Database

11.4

Use technology to facilitate teaching strategies specific to the discipline

  Discovering Ourselves in Life and Literature; Emailing Writers; Web Quest; Slave Narrative

12.0

DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS/RESOURCES

12.1

Develop performance tasks that require students to (a) locate and analyze information as well as draw conclusions and (b) use a variety of media to communicate results clearly

  Discovering Ourselves in Literature and Life; Emailing Writers; Slave Narrative; Web Quest

12.2

Use computers and other technologies effectively and appropriately to collect information on student learning using a variety of methods

 World Literature Database; 

12.3

Use computers and other technologies effectively and appropriately to communicate information in a variety of formats on student learning to colleagues, parents, and others

  Equal Access, Managing Technology, Collaboration with Peers

12.4

Physical settings that support active student involvement, inquiry, and collaboration

  Managing Technology;  Classroom Management;  Classroom Rules

12.5

Organizational and management strategies that support active student involvement, inquiry, and collaboration

Equal Access, Managing Technology

12.6

Resources available including satellite, cable, wireless, and ITFS (Instructional Television Fixed Service)

12.7

Select and create learning experiences that are appropriate for curriculum goals, relevant to learners, based upon principles of effective teaching and learning, incorporate the use of media and technology for teaching where appropriate, and support learner expression in a variety of media using a variety of media communication tools

  Discovering Ourselves in Literature and Life; Emailing Writers; Slave Narrative; Web Quest

13.0

CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING AND DIVERSITY

13.1

Use media and technology to address differences in children's learning and performance

 Discovering Ourselves in Literature and Life:  Management and Adjustments

13.2

Use media and technology to support learning for children with special needs

  Managing Technology: Discovering Ourselves in Literature and Life:  Management and Adjustments

13.3

Use media and technology to support learning for children whose primary language is not English

  Equal Access, Managing Technology;

13.4

Use appropriate local, state, and national services or resources to meet diverse learning needs through technology

  Discovering Ourselves in Literature and Life:  Management and Adjustments; Equal Access

14.0

SOCIAL, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL ISSUES

14.1

Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, fair-use guidelines, security, and child protection

  Equal Access; Managing Technology; Safe Use of Internet and Acceptable Use Policy; Citing Sources

14.2

Ensuring equal access to media and technology resources for all students

  Equal Access; Managing Technology; Safe Use of Internet and Acceptable Use Policy; Citing Sources

14.3

Social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology use

  Equal Access; Safe Use of Internet and Acceptable Use Policy; Citing Sources