Name:

How long have you been teaching?

List any technology classes, in-service, or professional development workshops you have completed
during the last four (4) years.

How would you rate your overall skills for using educational technology?

Mark all the educational technologies/web tools you currently use in teaching:
E-Mail Microsoft Office WebQuests Social Networking Google Docs
Blogs Wikis Podcasts
Online Calendar RSS Feeds Glogster Social Bookmarking
Voice Thread Inspiration Animoto Flickr
TeacherTube Moodle Other:

List any technologies/web tools that you currently use in teaching (such as a SmartBoard):

Respond to each skill of the Virginia Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel, with one of the
following numbers:
(1) I do not have this skill, but I need to learn it (Entry Stage)
(2) I presently use this skill, but need additional training (Minimal Skill Stage)
(3) I am comfortable user of this skill (Intermediate Skill Stage)
(4) I can instruct others in this skill (Advanced Stage)
(5) I do not need this skill

Standard 1: I can operate a computer system and utilize software

Skills: Use proper keyboarding techniques and operate a mouse; install and use basic software programs
for my teaching assignment; store and retrieve data from a computer; format and care for diskettes;
print a file or document; use proper procedures for logging in and out of LAN workstations; understand
LAN printing procedures; understand capacity requirements of floppy and hard disks for saving files; able
to complete a virus scan; navigate Windows 98 and XP; Copy, delete, and rename a file; troubleshoot
general hardware problems; troubleshoot general software problems; understand the proper startup
and shutdown of computers
Rating Score: ________

Standard 2: I can apply knowledge of terms associated with educational computing and technology.
Skills: Know the names of common commercial packages used for word processing, database software,
and spreadsheet software; know the names of common commercial packages used for presentation and
publishing software; know the names of common computer packages used for communications/
telecommunications; know the names and functions of common commercial packages used for anti-virus
protection; know the function of digital cameras and optical scanners; know the function of a laser
disc/CD-ROM/DVD player, LCD projector, digital camera, and VCR; know the terms cursor, ROM and
RAM memory, hard disk storage, and floppy disk storage; know the names and functions of computer to
TV interface boxes; know the names of technology to deliver course material via TV in distance learning
programs; understand the basics of computer theory
Rating Score: ________

Standard 3: I can apply productivity tools for professional use

Skills: Use word processor software to enhance communication to students, parents, and community; use
database software to store records, sort data, print reports; use spreadsheet software to compute values
using formulas; use the graphics capability of a program to create and import an image into a
document; use the graphics capability of a program to create a line, bar, or pie graph; use
telecommunications software to collaborate and find resource materials; use desktop publishing
software to create a flier, banner, card, certificate, or newsletter; use multi-media software to create a
presentation or lesson materials; use technology for student assessment and classroom management
Rating Score: ________

Standard 4: I can use electronic technologies to access and exchange information

Skills: Use a computer and modem/or permanent connection to access telecommunications resources
using a web browser; use the resources of a local area network; connect to a wide-area network to
access features like E-Mail; use search strategies to access and retrieve information from electronic
databases on the Internet and on media such as CD-ROM technology; use media such as electronic
encyclopedias to retrieve and select information on specific topics; use listservs to post and receive
information on specific topics; use browser functions to transfer files over the Internet
Rating Score: ________

Standard 5: I can identify, locate, evaluate, and use appropriate instructional technology-based
resources to support the Standards of Learning and local instructional objectives
Skills: Understand basic types and characteristics of effective instructional software for my teaching
assignment; use sources of information regarding technology-based learning resources for my teaching;
use instructional software as a teaching and learning resources for my teaching area and grade level;
evaluate educational software to determine appropriate content, ease of use, and system requirements;
locate sources of educational software for purchase considerations and locate independent review for
software evaluation; understand and implement all Virginia SOLs that require a technology component
Rating Score: ________

Standard 6: I can use educational technologies for data collection, information management, problem
solving, decision making, communications, and presentations within the curriculum
Skills: Use software for managing instruction; incorporate word processing software into instruction;
incorporate spreadsheet software into instruction; incorporate database software into instruction;
incorporate telecommunications as a component of instruction; use a presentation and/or authoring
program to present a lesson or develop instructional materials
Rating Score: ________
Standard 7: I can plan and implement lessons and strategies that integrate technology to meet the
diverse needs of learners in a variety of educational settings
Skills: Use technology resources to support student-centered instruction; use and/or understand
resources available concerning adaptive technology for special needs students; use technology resources
to support small group instruction; understand and use various one computer classroom
teaching/learning strategies; use a class-size computer lab as needed and when available for teaching
purposes; use computers in my classroom in clusters and/or mini labs as appropriate; effectively
demonstrate and use the capabilities of an automated media center
Rating Score: ________

Standard 8: I can demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal issues relating to the use of technology
Skills: Understand copyright laws regarding computer software use and duplication; practice only legal
copying of software for approved purposes; identify forms of software licensing for schools; understand
issues concerning responsible uses of technology such as “acceptable use” policies for utilization of the
Internet and all Internet accessed sites; understand school policies for network use and Internet access
for student and adult users; understand differences between freeware, shareware, and commercial
software; understand how to correctly cite electronic sources
Rating Score: ________

Explain your interest in building knowledge of and learning to use the following instructional
technologies, Web 2.0, and digital media tools.