Teacher Tech Competencies

I've been asked to come up with a list of Teacher Technology Competencies. We use Macs. Rather than reinventing the wheel, anybody have a link to something that might get me started?

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Permalink Reply by Nancy Bosch on May 12, 2009 at 6:47pm

This discussion on teacher competencies may help you.

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Permalink Reply by Gini Moore on May 12, 2009 at 7:08pm

Thanks a bunch. I'm new to this site, so thanks for heading me in the right direction. I think I'm good now.

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Permalink Reply by oanh vovan on May 13, 2009 at 12:44am

this is from a survey we did to indentify our Tech competencies

Computer operations:
-operate the tablet ( demonstrate file management knowledge and skills)
Word processing:
- use basic feature of a word processor
- use the basic features of spreadsheets and slideshow
multitasking:
- move text and graphics ( copy paste)
new hardware
use peripherals (printer, scanner,camera, projector,
new software:
- can identify and use new applications thatare appropriate to a task
- e gradebook
learning applications
teach new features of computersoftware
email:
electronic communication
browser basic fatures
search strategies
web evaluation ( quality and credibility of internet resources)
networks resources( shared printers, shared folders)
multimedia ( audio , video)
i am a language teacher so setting languages on keyborad

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Permalink Reply by Lyn on May 13, 2009 at 4:20am

I would base your teacher competencies on ISTE's NETS for Teachers as closely as possible!! PDF found on the ISTE site below:

From http://www.isteconnects.org/resources/

In June 2008, ISTE released the next generation of NETS for Teachers, which focuses on “using technology to learn and teach.”

NETS for Teachers 2008
* Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
* Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessment
* Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
* Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
* Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Keeping in mind that technology competencies should not be platform-specific (Mac or PC, teachers should be capable using both), but rather the focus should be on how they're able to effectively infuse 21st century skills in the classroom.