Technology Checklist for Teachers

(For Use with Technology Lesson Plan Database)

By Susan Carney

Before using the Technology Lesson Plan Database, all teachers should complete the following checklist.  Once you have determined your skill level, the lesson plan database can be cross referenced by skill level and/or any desired field such as NJCCCS, grade level, or topic.

Keep a printout of this checklist. The more you use technology in your classroom, the better your skills will become.  Before you know it, you’ll be ready to incorporate Level C lesson plans into your class!

Level A

Ø      I can open/run/close programs on the computer.

Ø      I can use the keyboard and mouse successfully.

Ø      I can save documents.

Ø      I can print.

Ø      I can use a projector.

Ø      I can create a basic word processing document.

Ø      I can change the style, color and size of font in a word processing program.

Ø      I am familiar with the school’s AUP.

Ø      I can use common search engines or directories to search the Internet

Ø      I know rules for Internet safety.

Ø      I use email but don’t understand how it works.

If you answered YES to all of the previous statements, you will have no difficulty teaching Level A lessons from the database.

Level B

Ø      I can use network resources to open and save document.

Ø      I can insert graphics into a word processing document.

Ø      I can move graphics in a word processing document.

Ø      I know what a graphic organizer is and how to use it.

Ø      I can create a simple multimedia presentation.

Ø      I can create simple spreadsheets.

Ø      I understand what a database is and can create a simple database.

Ø      I know how to recognize good web sites for classroom use.

Ø      I can lead a discussion on Internet safety practices.

If you answered YES to all of the previous statements (Levels A and B), you will have no difficulty teaching Level B lessons from the database.

Level C

Ø      I can use advanced formatting features in a word processing program.

Ø      I can use formulas in spreadsheets.

Ø      I can create graphs and charts in a spreadsheet program.

Ø      I can sort data in a database.

Ø      I can analyze data from spreadsheets and databases.

Ø      I can create a web page.

Ø      I can create images in different drawing programs and insert them into documents.

Ø      I can use information contained in a database to perform a mail merge.

Ø      I am fully aware of all aspects of technology use as it applies to ethics, privacy and free speech.

Ø      I can lead a discussion on safe chatting, IM and blogs.

Ø      I fully understand how the web functions and configure my web browser.

Ø      I know the correct way to cite Internet sources.

If you answered YES to all of the previous statements (Levels A, B, and C), you will have no difficulty teaching Level C lessons from the database.