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NC Technology Competencies
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NC Technology Competencies 1.0 COMPUTER OPERATION SKILLS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 1.1 Start up and shut down computer system and peripherals 1.2 Identify and use icons, windows, menus 1.3 Start an application and create a document 1.4 Name, save, retrieve, revise a document 1.5 Use printing options 1.6 Insert and eject floppy disk and CD-ROM 1.7 Initialize name/rename floppy disk and hard disk 1.8 Copy document from hard disk to floppy disk and vice versa 1.9 Create and name/rename subdirectories/folders 1.10 Save, open, place documents inside subdirectories/folders 1.11 Open and work with more than one application at a time 1.12 Use special operating features for people with disabilities Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 1.13 Terms such as graphical user interface, document, application, K (kilobyte), hierarchical file system, directory, operation system, system software, RAM 1.14 Storage capacity of floppy/hard disks, CD-ROMs 1.15 Similarities/differences and advantages/disadvantages of various operating systems EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 1.16 Make more memory available 1.17 Install/reinstall and update system software and printer drivers 1.18 Exchange disks and files among Macintosh, MS-DOS/Windows and Apple II computers 2.0 SETUP, MAINTENANCE, AND TROUBLESHOOTING ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 2.1 Setup computer system and connect peripheral devices 2.2 Protect and care for floppy disks 2.3 Clean computer components and printer 2.4 Make backup copies of key applications and documents 2.5 Use self-help resources to diagnose and correct common hardware/printing problems 2.6 Installing and upgrade an application Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 2.7 Proper operating environment for computer and peripherals 2.8 Protection against computer viruses 2.9 Technical assistance resources available at local level 3.0 WORD PROCESSING/INTRODUCTORY DESKTOP PUBLISHING ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 3.1 Enter and edit text and copy and move a block of text 3.2 Copy and move blocks of text 3.3 Change text format and style, set margin, line spacing, tabs 3.4 Check spelling, grammar, word usage 3.5 Create a header or footer 3.6 Insert date, time, page number 3.7 Add columns to document 3.8 Insert clip art into document Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 3.9 Terms such as cursor, format, font, style, header, footer, spelling checker 4.0 SPREADSHEET/GRAPHING ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 4.1 Interpret and communicate information in an existing spreadsheet 4.2 Enter data in an existing spreadsheet 4.3 Create a spreadsheet with rows, columns, headings 4.4 Create/copy formulas and functions to perform calculations 4.5 Create a graph from spreadsheet data 4.6 Insert a spreadsheet into a word processing document Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 4.7 Terms such as spreadsheet, cell, data entry bar, formula, function 5.0 DATABASE ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 5.1 Use information from an existing database 5.2 Sort a database by specific fields, add and delete record 5.3 Create database with multiple fields and records 5.4 Create custom layouts including columnar reports 5.5 Insert database fields into word processing document Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 5.6 Terms such as database, field, record, layout, sort/arrange, search/select/filter, mail merge 6.0 NETWORKING ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 6.1 Use a file server (connect/log on, retrieve a program or document, save a document to a specified location) 6.2 Share files with others on a network Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 6.3 Terms such as local area network, wide area network, access rights, security passwords, file server, zone EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 6.4 Select/de-select a network zone 7.0 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 7.1 Connect to the Internet or an on-line service 7.2 Use Electronic Mail (compose, send, retrieve, read, respond) 7.3 Access and use resources on Internet and World Wide Web Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 7.4 Terms such as telecommunications, direct access, dial-in access, modem, baud rate, Internet, World Wide Web 7.5 Obtain/maintain an account on the Internet or an on-line service that provides Internet access 7.6 On-line conferences relevant to professional information needs 7.7 Use of Telnet to connect to a remote computer on the Internet EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 7.8 Connect a computer to a modem and telephone line for dial-in access 7.9 Install and configure telecommunications software 7.10 Upload a text file and send as electronic mail 7.11 Use specialized e-mail lists relevant to professional information needs 7.12 Create and use group addresses for electronic mail 7.13 Read, save, print, reply to, forward electronic mail 7.14 Use Gopher to browse resources on the Internet 7.15 Use FTP to send or retrieve files from remote computers 7.16 Use effectively distance learning, desktop video conferencing, and tele-teaching technologies 8.0 MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS (INCLUDING IMAGE AND AUDIO PROCESSING) ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 8.1 Produce print-based products (e.g., newsletters, brochures, posters, books) 8.2 Produce electronic slides/overheads 8.3 Set up and operate a videocassette recorder/player and monitor/TV 8.4 Connect a video output device (e.g., LCD panel) to computer for large screen display Demonstrate knowledge through practical applications: 8.5 Terms such as painting tool, drawing tool, compression 8.6 Role of media in effective communication 8.7 Characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of different media 8.8 Consumer issues, including identification/evaluation of available media communication resources EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 8.9 Use painting and drawing tools 8.10 Use digital camera and scanner 8.11 Use camcorder and edit video from a camcorder 8.12 Produce a video 8.13 Set up and operate a videodisk player and TV receiver or monitor 9.0 MULTIMEDIA INTEGRATION ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 9.1 Use a linear multimedia presentation 9.2 Use a non-linear, hypermedia presentation Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 9.3 Terms such as media, multimedia, hypermedia, clip media EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate skills of: 9.4 Plan/produce a linear multimedia presentation 9.5 Plan/produce a non-linear, hypermedia presentation 9.6 Use a file compression utility 9.7 Input and digitize sound from microphone and audiocassette player/recorder 9.8 Create simple animations 10.0 CURRICULUM ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 10.1 Use the Computer Skills Curriculum to identify what students should know and be able to do 10.2 Use school television resources that support the curriculum 10.3 Access resources for planning instruction available via telecommunications (e.g., experts, lesson plans, authentic data, curriculum materials) Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 10.4 Goals of the NC Computer Skills Curriculum 10.5 The NC Computer Skills Assessment EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 10.6 Locate, evaluate, and select appropriate teaching/learning resources and curriculum materials for the content area and target audience, including computer-based products, videotapes and discs, local experts, primary documents and artifacts, texts, reference books, literature, and other print sources 11.0 SUBJECT-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 11.1 Use technology in the discipline/subject for learning and as a medium for communications 11.2 Use media and technology to present the subject so that it is comprehensible to others 11.3 Use technology-based tools that are specific to the discipline 11.4 Use technology to facilitate teaching strategies specific to the discipline 12.0 DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS/RESOURCES ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 12.1 Develop performance tasks that require students to (a) locate and analyze information as well as draw conclusions and (b) use a variety of media to communicate results clearly 12.2 Use computers and other technologies effectively and appropriately to collect information on student learning using a variety of methods 12.3 Use computers and other technologies effectively and appropriately to communicate information in a variety of formats on student learning to colleagues, parents, and others Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 12.4 Physical settings that support active student involvement, inquiry, and collaboration 12.5 Organizational and management strategies that support active student involvement, inquiry, and collaboration 12.6 Resources available including satellite, cable, wireless, and ITFS (Instructional Television Fixed Service) EXPANDED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 12.7 Select and create learning experiences that are appropriate for curriculum goals, relevant to learners, based upon principles of effective teaching and learning, incorporate the use of media and technology for teaching where appropriate, and support learner expression in a variety of media using a variety of media communication tools 13.0 CHILD DEVELOPMENT, LEARNING AND DIVERSITY ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 13.1 Use media and technology to address differences in children's learning and performance 13.2 Use media and technology to support learning for children with special needs 13.3 Use media and technology to support learning for children whose primary language is not English 13.4 Use appropriate local, state, and national services or resources to meet diverse learning needs through technology 14.0 SOCIAL, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL ISSUES ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrate these skills: 14.1 Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, fair-use guidelines, security, and child protection 14.2 Ensuring equal access to media and technology resources for all students Demonstrate knowledge through practical application: 14.3 Social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology use
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