Training

Training of staff members will be addressed as follows:

For each identified area of need, teachers will be trained by a staff member appointed by the technology committee who has "expertise" in that area.

Course Names and Descriptions:

I do not use a computer. I know the basic operations of using a mouse, I can use the computer to open, run, and close a few specific, preloaded programs. Computer use has little effect on how I work. I am somewhat anxious that I might damage the machine or its programs**.** I know how to set up my computer and peripheral devices, load software, print, and use most of the operating system tool like the clipboard, clock, note pad, find command, and trash can/recycle bin. I know how to format a data disk, connect to my school’s network, and run programs that require a CD. I can do some basic troubleshooting when my computer has a problem.
 * Basic**
 * Level 1.**
 * Level 2.**
 * Level 3.**

I do not save any documents I create using the computer. I save documents I’ve created but often have difficulty finding them. I have a filing system for organizing my files, and can locate files quickly and reliably in folders and subfolders. I can back up my files to disk, file server, or internet storage site. I save my files with the appropriate extension (.txt, .jpg, .doc, etc) to facilitate cross platform use.
 * File**
 * Level 1**.
 * Level 2**.
 * Level 3**.

I do not use email. I do not use electronic tools to help me keep a calendar or organize my tasks and address book. I understand the concept of email and can explain some administrative and educational uses for it. I can access the school’s calendar for basic schedule information. I use email regularly and can: read and delete messages, send, forward and reply to messages, create nicknames, mailing lists, and a signature file send and receive attachments use electronic mailing lists and understand the professional uses of them I can use an electronic calendar program, to-do list, and address book that includes email address to help organize and schedule my professional activities**.**
 * Groupwise**
 * Level 1**
 * Level 2**
 * Level 3**

I do not use a word processor, nor can I identify any uses it might have which would benefit me. I occasionally use the word processor for simple documents that I know I will modify and use again. I generally find it easier to handwrite or type most written work I do. I use the word processor for nearly all my written professional work: memos, tests, worksheets, and home communication. I can edit my document using commands like copy and paste, find, undo, and “save as.” I can spell check, preview and print my work. I can paginate, and change the format of a document. I can use tables within my documents. I feel my work looks professional.
 * Word**
 * Level 1**
 * Level 2**
 * Level 3**

I do not use the World Wide Web. I am aware that the World Wide Web is a means of sharing information on the Internet. I can browse the Web for recreational purposes. I can use a Web browser like //Explorer// or //Netscape// to find information on the World Wide Web, and can list some of the Web’s unique features. I can explain the terms: hypertext, URL, http, and html. I can write URLs to share information locations with others. I can use Web search engines to locate subject specific information and can create bookmarks to Web sites of educational value.
 * WWW**
 * Level 1**
 * Level 2**
 * Level 3**

I cannot locate any information on the Internet. I can occasionally locate useful information on the Internet by browsing or through remembered sources. I can conduct an efficient search of Internet resources using directories like Yahoo or search engines like Google, Lycos, or Infoseek. I can use advanced search commands to specify and limited the number of hits I get. I can state some guidelines for evaluating the relevance of sited and the quality of the information I find on the Internet. I can write a bibliographic citation for information found.
 * Search Tools**
 * Level 1**
 * Level 2**
 * Level 3**