California Technology Proficiency Profiles

This course was developed in alignment with key elements fo the CTAP Technology Proficiency Profiles for California Teachers that were in place in 2003 and specifically addresses the following proficiencies. The course also addresses all of the Internet Proficiencies of the current California EdTechProfile assessment.

General Knowledge and Skills

G1. demonstrates knowledge of current basic computer hardware and software terminology.

G5. demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the appropriate use of computer-based technology in teaching and learning.

Specific Knowledge and Skills

S3. interacts with others using e-mail.

S4. is familiar with a variety of computer-based collaborative tools (e.g. threaded discussion groups, newsgroups, list servers, online chat, and audio/video conferences).

S5. examines a variety of current educational digital media and uses established selection criteria to evaluate materials, for example, multimedia, Internet resources, telecommunications, computer-assisted instruction, and productivity and presentation tools.

S7. demonstrates competence in the use of electronic research tools (e.g. access the Internet to search for and retrieve information).

S8. demonstrates the ability to assess the authenticity, reliability, and bias of the data gathered.

S10. considers the content to be taught and selects the best technological resources to support, manage, and enhance learning.

S11. demonstrates an ability to create and maintain effective learning environments using computer-based technology.

Professional Technology Proficiencies

P2. communicates through a variety of electronic media (e.g. presentations incorporating images and sound, web pages, and portfolios).

P3. interacts and collaborates with others using computer-based collaborative tools (e.g. threaded discussion groups, newsgroups, electronic list management applications, online chat, and audio/video conferences).

P5. optimizes lessons based upon the technological resources available in the classroom, school library media centers, computer labs, district and county facilities, and other locations.

P6. designs, adapts, and uses lessons which address the students' needs to develop information literacy and problem solving skills as tools for lifelong learning.

P7. creates or makes use of learning environments inside the classroom, as well as in library media centers or computer labs, that promote effective use of technology aligned with the curriculum.

P11. collaborates with other teachers, mentors, librarians, resource specialists, and other experts to support technology-enhanced curriculum.

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