Staff Use of Technology

2003-2004 Self-Evaluation Rubrics

1. Responsible Use

__ Level 1 - I am not aware of any ethical issues surrounding computer use.

__ Level 2 - I know that all computers in the district are part of a network of electronic resources that I must use responsibly.

__ Level 3 - I understand and follow district rules concerning copyright, the Internet, passwords, and appropriate use of resources, etc.  I don't attempt to install software on my classroom computer.

__ Level 4 - I model ethical use of all electronic resources and teach my students to be responsible users.

2. Basic Computer Use

__ Level 1 - I do not use a computer.

__ Level 2 - I use the computer to run a few specific, pre-loaded programs.

__ Level 3 - I open programs from icons and the Start bar and use more than one program at the same time.

__ Level 4 - I teach basic operations to my students and try to troubleshoot problems when they occur.

3. File Management

__ Level 1 - I do not save any documents I create using the computer.

__ Level 2 - I select, open and save documents on different drives.

__ Level 3 - I create my own folders to keep files organized and know how to identify the date and size of each file and folder.

__ Level 4 - I teach my students how to save and organize their files.

4. E-mail

__ Level 1 - I read my e-mail.

__ Level 2 - I check my district email daily and I maintain my mail folders in an organized manner.

__ Level 3 - I organize my mail folders to save messages and delete those I no longer need.

__ Level 4 - I incorporate e-mail use into classroom activities.

5. Word Processing

__ Level 1 - I do not use a word processor.

__ Level 2 - I use a word processor for basic writing tasks.

__ Level 3 - I use a word processing program for nearly all my written professional work: memos, tests, worksheets and home communication.  I edit, spell-check and change the format of a document.

__ Level 4 - I teach my students to use word processing programs for their written communication.

6. Graphics

__ Level 1 - I do not use graphics with my word processing or presentations.

__ Level 2 - I create pictures with painting and drawing programs.

__ Level 3 - I insert my own graphics and clip art, citing my sources.

__ Level 4 - I teach my students to select and modify graphics (example: digital photos, scanned drawings) in order to make a point or illustrate what I have learned.

7. Desktop Publishing

__ Level 1 - I do not use a publishing program.

__ Level 2 - I use templates or wizards to create a published document.

__ Level 3 - I create original publications from a blank page, combining design elements such as columns, clip art, tables, word art and captions.

__ Level 4 - I teach my students to design original publications that communicate to others what they have learned.

8. Spreadsheet

__ Level 1 - I do not use a spreadsheet.

__ Level 2 - I enter data in a spreadsheet and create charts of data with titles and labels.

__ Level 3 - I use formulas to help analyze and interpret data.

__ Level 4 - I teach my students to use spreadsheets to improve their data keeping and analysis skills.

9. Library Database

__ Level 1 - I do not use the school library catalog or the District Central Media Library.

__ Level 2 - I search for books and videotapes in the school library catalog and the District Central Media Library, using title, author, subject and keyword searches.

__ Level 3 - I locate and use materials from my school library and the District Central Media Library.

__ Level 4 - I teach my students to begin research using the library catalog (in the classroom, lab or library).

10. Research / Information-Searching

__ Level 1 - I do not conduct research or teach my students to conduct research.

__ Level 2 - I help students brainstorm possible sources of information.

__ Level 3 - I teach my students to use various electronic databases (Electric Library, World Book, Proquest), and to utilize keywords, limiters and other features of the database to answer their research questions.

__ Level 4 - I teach my students to begin their research with an essential question, and help them brainstorm subsidiary questions and keywords to guide their search.

11. Internet 

__ Level 1 - I do not use the Internet.

__ Level 2 - I access school and district websites to find information.  I follow links from these sites to various Internet resources.

__ Level 3 - I use multiple search engines to locate information for my lesson preparation.

__ Level 4 - I teach my students strategies to find information and evaluate for authenticity, bias, reliability, authority and accuracy.

12. Technology Presentation

1 Level 1 - I do not use technology for presentations to my classes.

1 Level 2 - I use templates or wizards to create technology presentations (PowerPoint, Web pages).

1 Level 3 - I use a projection device or a scan-converter to display electronic information and model skills for my students.

1 Level 4 - I teach my students to create original presentations that are well organized, and use them to effectively share information or persuade an audience.

13. Technology Integration

__ Level 1 - I do not expect students to use technology in my classroom.

__ Level 2 - I accept student work produced electronically, but do not require it.

__ Level 3 - I plan lessons utilizing technology and I take technology workshops to extend my own skills and better integrate technology into my curriculum.

__ Level 4 - I support the District Technology Plan and integrate the use of technology throughout my curriculum.  I frequently model and teach my students to employ computer-based technologies for communication, data analysis, and problem solving.