Instructional Technology Skills Self-Assessment

William E. Lavinghousez Jr.

Baseline Competencies for All Educators

Hardware Skills Assessment: Level One

CPU/Computer Systems

1._____ Prepare System for Operation, Plug in, Turn on

2._____ Attach Peripherals, Printer, Modem

3._____ Format or Initialize Floppy Diskettes (System Disk)

4._____ Use Mouse to Launch Program

5._____ Select and Configure Printer Driver or Chooser on MacIntosh

6._____ Create / Use Folders or Directories to Organize Data (Files)

7._____ Differentiate Among Applications, Documents, and Folders

8._____ Find File or Program Using Search Program

9._____ Save File

10._____ Delete File

11._____ Copy File

12._____ Set Time and Date

13._____ Adjust Sound Output Level

14._____ Change Video Settings, Select Number of Colors and Resolution

15._____ Properly Shut Down Computer Workstation

16._____ Clean Mouse Ball and Rollers

17._____ Differentiate between RAM and Hard Disk Storage

Computer Monitors

18._____ Connect to CPU, Check Port Connections, AC Line Cord

19._____ Adjust Brightness, Contrast, etc. Printers

20._____ Attach Cables, Power Cord

21._____ Add Paper

22._____ Change Ribbon, Toner, Ink Cartridge

23._____ Adjust Margin, Select Paper Type, Size, Print Quality

24._____ On-Line and Off-Line Adjustments, Form Feed, etc.

Modems

25._____ Attach Phone Line and Telephone

26._____ Attach Serial Cable and Power for External Modem

27._____ Use Communications Software to Contact Internet, On-Line Services - America Online, Prodigy, Microsoft Network

CD-ROM Drives

28._____ Attach Cables for External SCSI or Parallel Port Drives

29._____ Place CD-ROM in Caddy or Drive

30._____ Select Program and Open it for Use. Set up, if necessary

Television Monitor

31._____ Attach all Cables, Prepare for Operation

32._____ Adjust Color, Brightness, Contrast

33._____ Select Programs Manually and with Remote Control

34._____ Use Video Scan Converter from Computer

Video Cassette Recorder

35._____ Attach Cables to TV or Monitor

36._____ Set Time, Date

37._____ Place Tape in Drive

38._____ Play Tape, Adjust Tracking, if Required

39._____ Stop and Eject Tape

40._____ Use Remote Control to Fast Forward, Rewind, Scan

41._____ Program to Record a Selected Broadcast

Laser Disc Players

42._____ Attach Cables to Player and TV or Monitor

43._____ Place Laser Disc in Drive

44._____ Operate Laser Disc Player with Remote or Manually

45._____ Use Bar Code Reader and Operate Player

Camcorder

46._____ Prepare for Operation (Battery, Tape, Time, Date)

47._____ Set Levels, Record Event

48._____ Play Back Event

49._____ Recharge Battery Pack

Software Skills Assessment: Level One

Software Applications

50._____ Install Software, Run Setup or Installation Program

51._____ Open File or Make New File

52._____ Input Information from Keyboard

53._____ Select Text for Editing

54._____ Cut, Copy, Paste, Font, Style, etc.

55._____ Save Files, Folders

56._____ Save As

57._____ Delete and Recover Files (Undelete, Trash Can, Recycling Bin)

58._____ Spell Check, Thesaurus, Grammar Check

59._____ Format Text - Columns, Tables, Bullets, etc.

60._____ Add and Size Graphics - Clip Art, Drawings, Objects

61._____ Page Setup and Margins

62._____ Adjust Paper Size, Print Quality, Landscape or Portrait, Set up

Printer

63._____ Find and Replace Selected Word

64._____ Preview Page

65._____ Print Document

66._____ Backup File to Floppy

Computer Assisted Instruction

67._____ Start Program from Diskette or Hard Drive, Use Software, Print Results

Teacher Tools

68._____ Use Grade Book Program or Grade Spreadsheet

69._____ Employ Word Processing for Classroom Materials and Tests

70._____ Send E-Mail and Participate in Teacher Bulletin Boards

71._____ Multimedia Authoring - Prepare Lessons Using Programs such asPower Point, Hyperstudio, Persuasion

72._____ Make Use of Electronic Reference Materials

73._____ Other Tools

Software Management

74._____ Make Backup Disks and Store Properly

75._____ Check for Viruses Using Anti-virus Software

76._____ Use Lock Out Software, e.g., FoolProof, At Ease, Fortres 101

77._____ Troubleshooting - Determine Possible Solutions Based on Clues

78._____ Log Software Licensing Information, Serial Number.

79._____ Keep a Log with Solutions for All Software Problems

80._____ Understand and Abide by Copyright Laws

81._____ Maximize the Use of Software Selected by School Tech Team

Other

82._____ Customize Desk Top

83._____ Use Accessory Programs - Text Editor, Paint, Sounds, etc.

84._____ Write-Protect Diskettes

Network Skills Assessment: Level One

Hardware

85._____ Differentiate between Network Types, Telephone Jack and Network Jack

86._____ Attach Cable to Network Interface Card and Network Jack

Software

87._____ Attach System to Network Fileserver

88._____ Login and Enter Password

89._____ Launch Software from Network Drive

90._____ Select Printer and Print to Specific Location

91._____ Set up Class Information

92._____ Add Courseware for Student Use

93._____ Send E-mail, Exchange Files.

94._____ Change Class Information when Necessary

95._____ Save Files to Specific Folder

96._____ Logoff from Network Fileserver

97._____ Change Personal Password

Curriculum Integration Assessment: Level One

Software

98._____ Use Word Processing to Prepare Class Materials

99._____ Prepare Lesson Plans that Involve the Use of Specific Software

100._____ Allow Students to Use Application Software to Generate a Product from Lesson

101._____ Use Presentation Software and Monitor to Teach the Lesson

102._____ Save Student Projects on Diskette for Authentic Assessment

103._____ Discuss Software Activities with Class after Use

104._____ Develop Instructional Technology Files for Future Use

Hardware

105._____ Make Hardware an Integral Part of the Lesson

106._____ Use CD-ROM, Laser Disc, Computer to Enhance the Lesson

Other

107._____ Involve Parents in Computer Projects

108._____ Share Successes with Fellow Teachers

109._____ Allow Students to Suggest Ways to Use Technology in Class

110._____ Offer After-School Computer Projects

111._____ Teach Keyboarding Skills as Part of the Subject

112._____ Require Students to Fully Learn to Use the Programs Available

113._____ Schedule so that All Students Get Equal Time at the Computer

114._____ Preview Software and Recommend for Purchase to Tech Team

Intermediate Competencies for Technology Specialists

Hardware Skills Assessment: Level Two

CPU/Computer

115._____ Set up New Computer System, Prepare for Operation, Backup System Files, Prepare Emergency Boot Diskette

116._____ Attach Peripherals, Printer, Modem

117._____ Format or Initialize Hard Disk (System Disk) if required

118._____ Unformat Hard Disk or Diskette

119._____ Configure Mouse, Switch Buttons, Set Tracking

120._____ Install Drivers and Extension Software for CD-ROM Drivers

121._____ Use Modem to Download and / or Upload Files

122._____ Select and Configure Printer Driver, FAX Driver

123._____ Backup, Restore Files and Folders

124._____ Combine Files, Change Attributes

125._____ Delete Folders or Directories

126._____ Undelete Files, Folders or Directories

127._____ Install Software, Change Settings, Set up for Use

128._____ Change Video Settings, Install Drivers, Change Monitors

129._____ Change System Settings - Virtual Memory, 32-Bit File Access

130._____ Clean Mouse Internally, Adjust Rollers, Run Test Program

131._____ Explain the Function of Computer Components for Training

132._____ Clean Floppy Drive with Cleaning Diskette

Monitors

133._____ Upgrade, Replace, Troubleshoot Cables, Brightness, Contrast, Power, etc.

134._____ Set up and Use LCD Panel, Scan Converter or Data Projector

Printers

135._____ Troubleshoot Cables, Power Cord

136._____ Clean Printer Interior

137._____ Change Ribbon, Toner, Ink Cartridge

138._____ Change Drum, Clean (Laser Printer)

139._____ Set DIP Switches to Match Computer System

140._____ Troubleshoot Print Queue (Print Manager in Control Panel Win 3.x, Queues Win 95, Print Spooler for Mac)

141._____ Print Transparencies, T Shirt Transfers

Modems

142._____ Install and Configure Internal Modem

143._____ Set up and Configure Communications Software

144._____ Set up FAX Modem and Send FAX

145._____ Use Video Conferencing / Audio Transfer Software, Internet Browser / Mail - Eudora, Netscape, Internet Explorer or others

CD-ROM Drives

146._____ Install CD Software

147._____ Troubleshoot Installation and Performance, Set up Cache to Improve Data Transfer

148._____ Use CD Audio Player, Capture Audio

149._____ Use PhotoCD, Video, etc. to Enhance Presentations

Television

150._____ Set up or Explain Cable Distribution System Components

151._____ Suggest Programs, Produce Programs for Distribution

152._____ Use Audio/Video Mixer or Other Video Selection System

153._____ Use Satellite System and Route to Classes

154._____ Manage Distribution System

Video Cassette Recorder / Camcorder

155._____ Edit Video (Linear / Digital or Non-Linear, Digitize Motion Video)

156._____ Use Video Capture Card and Software (Still Frame)

157._____ Program to Record Multiple Selected Broadcasts

158._____ Clean Heads Using Cleaning Cassette

159._____ Remove Foreign Objects or Defective Tape from Machine

160._____ Repair Tape Cartridge

Laser Disc Players

161._____ Set up Player, Configure Software

162._____ Control Laser Disc Using Computer Software (Level III)

163._____ Develop Laser Disc Lessons Using Authoring Software

Software Skills Assessment: Level Two

Software Applications

164._____ Use Word Count Utility

165._____ Input Information from Scanner, Digitizer, Digital Camera

166._____ Import Text

167._____ Import Object - Audio, Video, etc. and Configure Appropriately

168._____ Sort Files by Selected Parameter

169._____ Customize Spell Check, Thesaurus, Grammar Checker

170._____ Use Desktop Publishing Software or Templates

171._____ Add and Size Graphics - Clip Art, Drawing, Object

172._____ Print Envelopes and Labels

173._____ Customize Tool Bar

174._____ Set Tabs, Borders, Headers, Footers, etc.

175._____ Prepare and Insert Word Art, Drawings, Clip Art

Computer Assisted Instruction

176._____ Manage School Software Inventory, Keep Original Software Distribution Diskettes, File Documentation and Licensing Information

177._____ Assist with Faculty Training

Teacher Tools

178._____ Multimedia Authoring

179._____ Hypermedia Authoring

180._____ Internet Net Search, Yahoo, Firewalls

181._____ Other Tools - Scanner and Software

182._____ Digital Camera, e.g. Quicktake, Photoman, Kodak, Casio

Software Management

183._____ Delete Unused Files, Temporary Files, Old Versions of Utilities

184._____ Check for Viruses, Install Virus Scanning Software, e.g., Virex, Virus-Scan, Norton Anti-virus, SAM

185._____ Install Lock Out Software, e.g., Fool Proof, At Ease, Fortres 101, On Guard

186._____ Troubleshoot Software Problems, Configure Solutions, Install Memory Management Software

187._____ Log Software Licensing Information, Track Copies

188._____ Problem Log and Solutions, School-wide Files

Other

189._____ Defragment Hard Drives

190._____ File Compression, e.g., WinZip, PKZIP, Compact Pro, Stuffit

191._____ Disk Compression, e.g., Drivespace, Stacker

Network Skills Assessment: Level Two

Hardware

192._____ Install Transceiver on Mac Systems

193._____ Install Network Interface Cards Mac or PC Systems

194._____ Attach Cables to Fileserver, Hub, Network Interface, Differentiate RJ45, RJ11, BNC, etc.

Software

195._____ Configure System for Network

196._____ Set Print Queue and Print to Specific Location

197._____ Set up Class and Teacher Information

198._____ Add Courseware for Teacher Use

199._____ Manage E-Mail

200._____ Troubleshoot Network Software Problems

Other

201._____ Set up Backup Power Supplies, Install Smart Software

202._____ Replace Connectors, Patch Cords, Note Maximum Runs

203._____ Clear Print Queues, Set up New Print Queues

204._____ Bring Fileserver Up or Down

205._____ Change Passwords

206._____ Add Users, Set Rights

207._____ Delete Users

Curriculum Integration Assessment: Level Two

Software

208._____ Assist Teachers with Lesson Plans Involving the Use of Software

209._____ Use Presentation Software and TV to Train Teachers

210._____ Conduct Training Sessions

211._____ Demonstrate Software and its Applications

212._____ Develop Training Files for Future Use

Hardware

213._____ Keep All Hardware in Working Order and Ready for Class Use

214._____ Provide CD-ROM, Laser Disc, Computer, etc., for Teacher Use

215._____ Stay Current on Hardware Issues

216._____ Set up Schedule for Repairs, Teacher Assistance

Other

217._____ Have Teachers Share Successes at Meetings and Training Sessions

218._____ Keep Copies of Teacher and Student Lessons

Advanced Competencies for Tech Specialists and District Support Personnel

Hardware Skills Assessment: Level Three

CPU/Computer

219._____ Troubleshoot Peripherals - Printer, Modem (Internal/External),etc.

220._____ Configure Jumpers, Switches, etc., on Internal / External Devices

221._____ Differentiate PCI, EISA, ISA, PDS, NuBus, Slots Clean Edgecards, Adjust Pins

222._____ Install Video Card / Video Memory, Change Monitor Settings

223._____ Install Sound Card, Drivers, Speakers, Set up for Use

224._____ Remove and Install SIMMS or DIMMS ( Memory Modules), Upgrade - Select Size, Speed Type to Match System, Take Precautions Regarding Static Electricity

225._____ Install Internal Drives - CD-ROM , Hard Disk, Tape; Differentiate Between SCSI and IDE or EIDE Drives; Set SCSI ID and / or change CMOS Settings for New Drives

226._____ Change System Settings, CMOS, Inits, Zap PRAM, Rebuild the Desktop

227._____ Prepare Drives for Use - Partition, System, Format

Printers

228._____ Add Memory, Fonts

229._____ Adjust Rollers, Guides

230._____ Program Settings for Printer Emulation

Other

231._____ Upgrade Computer Operating System

232._____ Clean Drives, Remove Shutter from Drive, Clean Internally

233._____ Change Power Supplies, Physical Components

234._____ Repair Keyboard, Clean

235._____ CD-ROM Tower, Jukebox Installation and Management

Network Skills Assessment: Level Three

Hardware

236._____ Set up Multiple Drives (RAID)

237._____ Install Network CD-ROM Drives

238._____ Install Network Modems / LanRover

239._____ Use Diagnostic Scanners to Check Terminators, Resistance, Impedance

240._____ Troubleshoot Network Cards or Transceivers

241._____ Install Network Wiring, Jacks

242._____ Explain Function of MDF, IDF, Patch Panel, Hub, Fiber Hub, Router

243._____ Manage MDF, IDF and Network Hardware

Software

244._____ Install and Configure Network Operating Systems

245._____ Setup Network with Two or More Network Operating Systems

246._____ Create Print Queues, Clear, Reassign

247._____ Manage File Exchanges

248._____ Configure Software Settings and Run Utilities

249._____ Track Volume Information and Perform Routine Maintenance.Run V Repair or Other Diagnostic and Repair Software

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