1. Instructional personnel shall be able to demonstrate effective use of a computer system and utilize computer software.

• use the keyboard, mouse, and printer
• use the menus (Student, Teacher, Internet, etc.) on RCPS instructional computers
• launch/use/exit different types of software programs including instructional, productivity, & application tools
• store, organize, and retrieve data files on a variety of storage devices
• troubleshoot general hardware, software, and networking problems
  

2. Instructional personnel shall be able to apply knowledge of terms associated with educational computing and technology.

• operating systems, applications, and utility software
• temporary, permanent, and removable storage (RAM, hard drive, diskettes, zip drives, CD drives, etc.)
• monitors, scanners, and digital cameras; dot matrix, inkjet, and laser printers
• video cassette recorders/players, optical disc players, and computer presentation devices
• networking terms including ethernet, phonenet, server
  

3. Instructional personnel shall be able to apply computer productivity tools for professional use.

• use software tools to assist with classroom and administrative tasks
• use software tools to design, customize, or individualize instructional materials
• use software to enhance communication with students, parents, and community
• use telecommunications (Internet & e-mail) to collaborate and find resource materials
  

4. Instructional personnel shall be able to use electronic technologies to access and exchange information.

• use the RCPS e-mail system
• use resources found on the RCPS web site and other web sites
• retrieve and/or download information found on web sites
• use search strategies to retrieve electronic information (electronic encyclopedias, the Internet, etc.
  

5. Instructional personnel shall be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and use appropriate instructional hardware and software to support Virginia's Standards of Learning and other instructional objectives.

• understand types, characteristics, sources, & uses of effective instructional software and other technology-based learning resources
• use tools of technology including, but not limited to, computers, modems, networks, printers, large-group presentation devices, scanners, digital cameras, camcorders, video cassette recorders, optical disc players, etc.
  

6. Instructional personnel shall be able to use educational technologies for data collection, information management, problem solving, decision making, communication, and presentation within the curriculum.

• incorporate word processing, spreadsheet, or database software in instruction
• incorporate telecommunications as a component of instruction
• use a presentation and/or authoring program to present a lesson or develop instructional materials
  

7. Instructional personnel shall be able to plan and implement lessons and strategies that integrate technology to meet the diverse needs of learners in a variety of educational settings.

• utilize technology to facilitate assessment & student centered instruction as determined by the discipline and/or grade level taught
• use multimedia, hypermedia, and telecommunications software to support individual and/or small group instruction
• as teaching assignments dictate, utilize and/or understand resources available concerning adaptive technology
• use technology effectively in various educational settings, e.g., one computer in a classroom, class-size computer lab, computers in classroom clusters or mini labs
• effectively utilize the school's automated library media center
  

8. Instructional personnel shall demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal issues relating to the use of technology.

• understand the RCPS Acceptable Use Policy
• understand copyright laws and responsible uses of technology