Instructional Technology Skills at Arp ISD
Instructions:

Thank you for your time. I know it is valuable to you. This survey will help determine the technology needs of our faculty and staff at Arp. Please complete the following survey by selecting one of the choices about each of the technology related items. This is not a test so please be as accurate as possible in the self report. Print out the form, write in the color box your score, and turn in to Mrs. Rousseau.

1 = Novice: not comfortable 2 = User: need assistance 3 = Integrator: adequate knowledge and skills 4 = Mastery: you are an expert

Groups:

  Trouble Shooting and Maintenance
  Software Applications
  Tool Applications
  Classroom Applications of Technology

Choices:
  1. unable
  2. adequate
  3. familiar
  4. fluent
Questions:

Type Answer in Color Box
  1. Start up and shut down the computer; open and close an application/program; insert and eject a removable disk (floppy disk, CD-ROM).
  2. Format/initialize a disk.
  3. Open a file from network drive; a specific location on a local or network hard drive.  
  4. Create, copy, move, rename, and delete network folders.
  5. Cut, copy, and paste text both within an application and between multiple open applications.
  6. Setup computer system and connect peripheral devices.
  7. Configure computer to connect with network.  Trouble shoot simple network problems.
  8. Correct a locked-up computer.
  9. Solve common printing problems.
  10. Install/reinstall system software and printer drivers.
  11. Install application software.
  12. Create and maintain backups.
  13. Assist the technology coordinator in trouble shooting and solving campus technology problems.
  14. A communication plan is in place to keep stakeholders informed and provides a mechanism for feedback.
  15. Use advanced features of a word processor (tables, headers and footers, macros, table of contents, columns, etc.).
  16. Merge information from a database into a word processing document (mail merge).
  17. Use formulas and/or functions in a spreadsheet.
  18. Create a graph from spreadsheet data.
  19. Create a report (query/find request) in a database and sort the results.
  20. Send e-mail messages and send/receive attachments.
  21. Create an electronic presentation.
  22. Reduce, enlarge, or crop a graphic and convert graphics from one file format to another.
  23. Record an audio file or digitize a video clip.
  24. Scan a document.
  25. Use technology and communication networks (such as e-mail, Internet) for student progress.
  26. Send, reply and forward email.
  27. Create and use bookmarks/favorites.
  28. Send, receive and open email attachments.
  29. Download and decompress files.
  30. Create a Web page.
  31. All users engage in learning practices that lead to new ways of thinking and understanding to creatively construct new knowledge.
  32. I and my students work with other learners via web-based communication to problem solve solutions or develop projects..
  33. I am able to access and utilize research and resources on the Internet.
  34. The standards, curriculum, instruction and assessment methodology within my classroom reflects the knowledge-based, global society of today.
  35. Teacher and learners utilize in my classroom productivity tools, online resources, and media-based instructional materials to enrich and extend learning goals.
  36. Select printers and solve common printing problems.
  37. Assist teachers with personal professional development that addresses growth in the area of educational technology.
  38. Assist members of and stakeholders for my campus in having clearly stated a compelling vision and set of expectations for the use of technology within their classrooms.
  39. I am able to use library online databases (Genesis, TLC) for research..
  40. My students utilize technology to accomplish advanced tasks with higher-order thinking skills.
  41. I and my students utilize electronic portfolios to assess work and to document productivity and student progress.

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