In accordance with state laws, Lexington County School District One implemented its Teacher Technology Proficiency Competencies. By adopting and implementing Proviso 1.29, Lexington County School District One administrators and teachers are moving forward in integrating meaningful technology in support of the classroom curriculum.

Essential Level I ** Expected Level II ** Expanded Level III

Expanded Level III Technology Competency

• Certified staff must complete the technology self-assessment annually.
• Evidence of at least 3 contact hours of technology training completed annually
  (school-based, district-based, or other)
  AND
• 1. Conduct 15 one-hour district-approved technology workshops.
  OR
• 2. Present technology sessions at 3 conferences.
  OR
• 3. Teach 1 three-hour district-approved technology course.
  

Expected Level II Technology Competency

• Certified staff must complete the technology self-assessment annually.
• Evidence of at least 3 contact hours of technology training completed annually
  (school-based, district-based, or other)
  AND
• Successfully complete an approved Expected Level II course and two observations.
  OR
• Develop and submit a technology ePortfolio.

Expected Level II Technology Competency information and ePortfolio requirements and files can be found on the District Instructional Technology Lex<->Connect web page. Click the link Technology Level II Information under the Contents area.

Essential Level I Technology Competency

• All certified employees must successfully complete the Teacher Technology Competency Assessment
• New employees have one year to master the TTCA
• All certified employees must complete the technology self-assessment annually.
• Evidence of at least 3 contact hours of technology training completed annually (school-based, district-based, or other)

2008-2009 Level I TTCA Administration Dates and Locations:

Thursday, August 28, 2008 - LHS
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - WKH
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - LHS
Thursday, November 20, 2008 - WKH
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - LHS
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - WKH
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - LHS
Thursday, March 19, 2009 - WKH
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - LHS
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - WKH

Please note:

• Email Dottie Sistare to register. Include your name, school, and date that you would like to take the test. dsistare@lexington1.net
• All tests will begin at 3:45. If it is not possible to arrive by 3:45, you may begin when you arrive. The test will not start earlier than 3:45.
• You may bring any help files that you have. All other materials will be provided.
• If you are not going to be able to attend the testing session that you registered for, please email Dottie Sistare to cancel. dsistare@lexington1.net

TTCA Web Page Criteria
Class web pages are developed by teachers in Lexington District One using Lex<->Connect. At least one class web page should meet the following criteria. This will satisfy the web page requirement for the TTCA.

Please note that you are expected to complete this work on your own, and you will sign an affidavit to that effect when you come to the assessment session.

Web Page
The web page requirement will be met by at least one of your Lex<->Connect class pages which must meet these criteria:

• Attractive class page which includes some colored text and an appropriate picture for the class. This graphic may be digital or a piece of clip art…The important thing is that it looks nice and the picture is illustrative of the class in some way.
• A minimum of 2 means of contact (For ex. telephone, room number, e-mail, etc.) included somewhere, preferably on the main page, but could be in a subsidiary document.
• The teacher’s name and the class subject somewhere on the main class page.
• A News item listed under News
• Item on the Class Calendar related to the class. Assignments would be most common example.
• Items under Contents to include:

• NCLB information
• Class information – syllabus for example
• Grading policy

• Under Links, at least three links to outside resources that are related to the subject matter the class is currently studying. For example, if a biology class is currently focused on the study of cells, and appropriate link would be to Cells Alive (http://www.cellsalive.com/).

Teacher Technology Competencies

Essential Level

Basic Operations and Concepts

1.1 Operate computer system and peripherals

1. Frozen screen / lock-up
2. Delete print job  (Print Help)

1.2 Navigate Documents

1.3 Start an application and create a file from district-supported software

1.4 Manage Files

1. Name a file
2. Save a file using both the Save and Save As Commands
3. Locate a file from any storage device (i.e., floppy disk, hard drive, network directory, CD-Rom) using Windows Explorer or My Computer
4. Rename a file
5. Copy/move file between hard disk, floppy disk, and network drive
6. Save, open, place files inside subdirectories/folders
7. Create and name/rename folders

File Management:  My Computer/Network Drives;  Windows Explorer

1.5 Use print options

• Use print preview
• Select options from printer window (i.e., portrait vs. landscape, grayscale)
• Select printer on network (if applicable)

Print Help

1.6 Navigate district-supported software packages

1.7 Insert and eject floppy disk and CD-ROM, DVD

1.8 Open and work with more than one application simultaneously

1.9 Understand technology terms from the SC State Standards, such as graphical user interface, file, application, K (kilobyte), hierarchical file system, directory, operation system, system software, RAM, desktop.
    Basic Technology Glossary
    High Tech Dictionary
    Bob Jensen's Advanced Technology Search

1.10 Understand the storage capacity of floppy, hard disks, CD-ROMs, and DVDs

1.11 Understand how to protect and care for floppy disks

1.12 Understand the proper operating environment for computer and peripherals

1.13 Understand potential damage from and how to enable protection against computer viruses
           Symantec Security Response

1.14 Understand how to procure any technical assistance that may be available at school/district level

Social, Ethical, and Human Issues

2.1 Comply with copyright and educational fair use laws, particularly as they relate to electronic media
        Copyright Law for Educational Use

2.2 Abide by Lexington County School District One InternetAcceptable Use Policy
        Lexington School District One Acceptable Use Policy

2.3 Apply safe use of the Internet with students
        Lexington School District One Acceptable Use Policy

2.4 Practice appropriate Netiquette
        Netiquette

Technology Communications Tools

Networking

3.1 Use a file server

1. Connect/log on to the school’s network
2. Open a program or file located on the
3. Save a file to a specified network directory
4. Share files with others on a network

        Computer and Network Drives

3.2 Be familiar with network-related terms such as local area network, wide area network, access rights, security passwords, file server.
    Basic Technology Glossary
    High Tech Dictionary
    Bob Jensen's Advanced Technology Search

Telecommunications

4.1 Connect to the Internet

        Internet Basics

1. Use district server to connect to the Internet while at school
2. Be aware of commercial providers and their service for Internet connection outside of school

4.2 Use electronic mail (compose, send, retrieve, read, respond)

1. Compose new e-mail (address, subject, priority, and body of message)
2. Send e-mail (concepts of carbon copy [cc] and blind carbon copy [bcc])
3. Open and read e-mail
4. Reply to sender and forward e-mail
5. Save, print, and delete e-mail (and empty mail trash folder)
6. Send a file and send as an e-mail attachment
7. Understand how viruses are transmitted via e-mail

        For more information check the GroupWise Help files.

                        GroupWise Fundamentals
                        GroupWise WebAccess

4.3 Access and use resources on Internet and World Wide Web

1. Use browser software
2. Access a specific web site by entering the appropriate URL
3. Perform a specific web search using a search engine

        Internet Tutorial

4.4 Understand terms such as telecommunications, direct access, dial-in access, modem, baud rate, Internet, World Wide Web.
    Basic Technology Glossary
    High Tech Dictionary
    Bob Jensen's Advanced Technology Search
 

4.5 Use software to create and publish a web page (i.e., Microsoft Word, Netscape Composer, or IBM’s Learning Village)

    Edline
    Netscape Composer

Technology Research Tools

5.1 Access and use basic search functions to locate information in

1. Internet  (Google  YahooAltaVista  Northern Light)
2. DISCUS databases
3. Electronic encyclopedias - Groliers
4. OPAC (Electronic Card Catalog - Media Center)

5.2 Demonstrate an awareness of bias, propaganda, author credibility, and conflicting information gathered from electronic resources as well as an awareness of the limitations of the Internet

5.3 Demonstrate appropriate bibliographic format to cite sources of electronically gathered information or know where to access such information

Technology Productivity Tools

Word Processing

6.1 Enter and edit text; copy and cut (move) selected text

6.2 Change text format and style; set margins, line spacing, tabs

6.3 Check spelling, grammar, word usage using Spell Check and Thesaurus

6.4 Insert graphics into a document

Microsoft Office Home Page
Internet 4 Classrooms Online Modules
Tim Lyden’s Computer How To Guide

Spreadsheet

7.1 Interpret and communicate information in an existing spreadsheet

1. Understand the concept of a spreadsheet
2. Given a spreadsheet, interpret the information

7.2 Enter data in an existing spreadsheet

1. Enter data into a cell
2. Use the entry bar
3. Print a spreadsheet

7.3 Create a spreadsheet with rows, columns, and headings

7.4 Create /copy formulas and functions to perform simple calculations

a. Understand the three basic types of cells (label, value, and formula)

b. Use fill down and fill across

7.5 Create a graph from spreadsheet data

1. Know the three basic types of graphs (bar, pie, line) and their uses
2. Use a previously created spreadsheet to select a range of data and choose the appropriate graph
3. Print a graph

7.6 Understand terms such as spreadsheet, cell, data entry bar, formula, function

Microsoft Office Home Page
Internet 4 Classrooms Online Modules
Tim Lyden’s Computer How To Guide
 

Database

8.1 Use information from an existing database

1. Use a prepared database to enter data
2. Add a record to an existing database
3. Delete a record from an existing database

8.2 Sort a database by specific fields

Microsoft Office Home Page
Internet 4 Classrooms Online Modules
Tim Lyden’s Computer How To Guide
 

Multimedia
 

9.1 Produce print-based products (i.e., newsletter, brochure, flyer)

a. Use basic layout functions
b. Create, place, format, & position text
c. Graphics

1. Create and place graphics elements
2. Resize and position objects, proportionally scale objects

Microsoft Office Home Page
Internet 4 Classrooms Online Modules
Tim Lyden’s Computer How To Guide
Saving Graphics from the Internet

9.2 Produce electronic slides/overheads

a.  Select slide layout
b.  Use color
c.  Position & format text
d.  Understand concept of file compression
e.  Insert graphics
f.  Organize slides for slide show
g.  Insert appropriate animations
h.  Run and/or edit slide show
i.  Use print options

Microsoft Office Home Page
Internet 4 Classrooms Online Modules
Tim Lyden’s Computer How To Guide

9.3 Connect a video input/output device to computer or large screen display
 
 

9.4 Use digital camera

1. Take digital image with camera
2. Move digital image file from camera to computer
3. Manipulate digital image by cropping and/or resizing
4. Insert digital image into a document or presentation

Buying and Using a Digital Camera
Photo Editor

9.5 Use a scanner

• Scan an image
• Move digital image from scanner to computer
• Manipulate digital image by cropping and/or resizing
• Insert digital image into a document or presentation

      Scanner Basics - Hp
      Scanner Tips

9.6 Use video camcorder to record video

9.7 Operate media retrieval (where available)

Technology Problem-solving and decision-making tools

10.1 Determine when technology is useful and select appropriate tools and technology resources

10.2 Use technology resources for problem solving

1. Inspiration graphic organizer software - Inspiration
2. Calculators
3. Writing tools
4. Presentation software