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Technology Needs Assessment
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- My room is organized for flexible learning settings with technology.
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- I utilize projection devices and other peripherals to ensure interactive learning.
~I know how to connect my computer to the television in my classroom.
~I can connect to the beam.
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- I encourage students to be self-directed in their digital organization.
~I have created folders on the server for my students.
~I teach students to save to their folders.
~I help students to organize the documents in their folders.
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- I encourage students to use a variety of technology to take notes and organize learning.
~I allow students to teach some skills.
~I provide pre-made templates to my students.
~I encourage my students to organize topics using appropriate electronic resources.
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- I distribute and collect learning materials electronically.
~I know how to login to my classroom from my computer.
~I put documents into my student folders.
~I know how to put a document or a web site shortcut onto my classroom machines.
~I check my student folders for completed work.
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- I utilize electronic resources to differentiate instruction for students.
~I know how to perform a leveled site search.
~I frequently use the internet to search for resources.
~I use differentiated learning groups to produce a variety of outcomes.
~I frequently change my learning groups.
~I allow for students to select the format for their projects.
~I include technology in my lesson plans.
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- I utilize electronic resources to enhance instruction.
~Prior to a new unit of study, I contact the librarian for in house technology resources.
~Prior to a new unit of study, I contact the technology resource teacher for resources.
~I preview web sites prior to making them available to students.
~I can bookmark activities for students.
~I make back-up plans in preparation for technical issues.
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- I facilitate student use of electronic resources to simulate real-world situations and help students model solutions.
~I utilize problem/project based learning throughout the year.
~I provide opportunities for students to direct their own learning.
~I provide opportunities for a wide audience (parents, professionals, etc.) to view final products.
~I explore and utilize local and community resources available to support and enhance instruction.
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- I facilitate student use of electronic resources to communicate and collaborate with each other.
~How frequently do I integrate the lab/cow?
~I have identified students with strong technology skills to be classroom experts.
~I utilize the 5 computers in my classroom.
~I plan for group projects and allow for collaboration.
~I provide students with a daily opportunity to use a computer. (Not counting AR)
~I provide a variety of technology tasks throughout the week.
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- I help students evaluate the accuracy of electronic information.
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- I facilitate student use of electronic resources to convey ideas.
~I allow students to use technology as a teaching tool.
~I allow students to utilize a variety of computer applications
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- I create, align, and administer a wide-variety of electronic assessments.
~Web-based assessments
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- I facilitate student use of technology to self-assess and convey learning.
~I provide students with the opportunity to create a product that demonstrates knowledge.
~I recognize that the process of completing a project in a group, collaborative environment is as important as the final product.
~I allow for students to determine the final product of their project.
~I utilize self-checking resources (spreadsheet, databases, online, etc.)
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