Entries in CODE77 (13)

Saturday
Jan102009

Rubric 9: Network and Internet Use

This a continuation of the 2008/09 revision of the CODE77 rubrics - Basic level. An introduction is here.

Rubric 9: Network and Internet Use

IV. Network use (1995)
Level 1 I do not use the on-line resources available in my building, nor can I identify any uses or features they might have which would benefit the way I work.
Level 2 I understand that there is a large amount of information available to me as a teacher that can be accessed through networks, including the Internet. With the help of the media specialist, I can use the resources on the network in our building.
Level 3 I use the networks to access professional and personal information from a variety of sources including networked CD-ROM reference materials, on-line library catalogs, the ERIC database, and the World Wide Web. I have an email account that I use on a regular basis.
Level 4 Using telecommunications, I am an active participant in on-line discussions, can download files and programs from remote computers. I use telecommunications with my students.

IX. Network and Internet use (NETS I.A., I.B. V.A., V.D.) (2002)

Level 1 I do not use the on-line resources available in my building, nor can I identify any uses or features they might have which would benefit the way I work.

Level 2 I understand that there is a large amount of information available to me as a teacher that can be accessed through networks, including the Internet. With the help of the media specialist, I can use the resources on the network in our building.

Level 3 I use the networks to access professional and personal information from a variety of sources including networked CD-ROM reference materials, on-line library catalogs and periodical databases, and the World Wide Web. I have an e-mail account that I use on a regular basis to communicate with parents and other professionals. I use the district-specific networked resources that are available to me such as file storage space, student information, IEP forms, curriculum guides, and online forms. I have a strategy for analyzing the quality of information I find online. With the assistance of the media specialist, I can created a content-specific webquest.

Level 4 Using telecommunications, I am an active participant in on-line discussions, can download files and programs from remote computers. I use the network to share documents with my colleagues for collaborative review and editing. I accept student work sent to me electronically. I use telecommunications activities with my students.

IX. Network and Internet use (NETS ???) (2009)

Level 1 I do not use the on-line resources available in my building or on the Internet, nor can I identify any uses or features they might have which would benefit the way I work.

Level 2 I understand that there is a large amount of information available to me as a teacher that can be accessed through networks, including the Internet. With the help of the media specialist, I can use the resources on the network in our building. I use the online student information system to take attendance and record grades. I can do a simple search for information on the World Wide Web. I can send and receive e-mail.

Level 3 I use the networks to access professional and personal information from a variety of sources including networked CD-ROM reference materials, on-line library catalogs, periodical databases, and the World Wide Web. I have an use my e-mail account that I use on a regular basis to communicate with parents and other professionals. I use the district-specific networked resources that are available to me such as file storage space, student information, IEP forms, curriculum guides, and online forms. I have a strategy for analyzing the quality of information I find online. I maintain a professional website for my classroom that includes information of use to students and parents.

Level 4 Using telecommunications, I am an active participant in on-line discussions, can download files and programs from remote computers. I use the network to share documents with my colleagues for collaborative review and editing. I accept student work sent to me electronically. I read blogs and track them with RSS feeds and use a variety of social networking tools to create a personal learning network. I use telecommunications activities with my students.

Saturday
Jan102009

Rubric 8: Hypermedia/Presentation Software Use

This a continuation of the 2008/09 revision of the CODE77 rubrics - Basic level. An introduction is here.

Rubric 8: Hypermedia/Presentation Software Use

IX Hypermedia use (1995)
Level 1 I do not use hypermedia (HyperStudio), nor can I identify any uses or features it might have which would benefit the way I work.

Level 2 I can navigate through a pre-made hypermedia program.

Level 3 I can create my own hypermedia stacks for information presentation. These stacks use navigation buttons, sounds, dissolves, graphics, and text fields. I can use an LCD projection device to display the presentation to a class.

Level 4 I use hypermedia with students who are making their own stacks for information keeping and presentation.

VIII. Hypermedia/presentation software use (NETS I.A., I.B.) (2002)
Level 1 I do not use hypermedia or presentation software, nor can I identify any uses or features it might have which would benefit the way I work.

Level 2 I can navigate through a pre-made hypermedia program or presentation program. I can create a simple presentation using a program’s templates or wizards.

Level 3 I can create my own hypermedia stacks and computer presentations that can be used to accompany a lesson in my classroom. These stacks use navigation buttons, sounds, dissolves, graphics, and text fields. I know some basic rules of graphic design that can apply when designing the presentation. I can use an LCD projection device to display the presentation to a class. The computer generated slides help reinforce or amplify my message.

Level 4 I can link to other programs and to websites from my hypermedia stacks or presentations. I use hypermedia and presentation programs with students in their own information keeping and communication efforts.

VIII. Hypermedia/Presentation software use (NETS ???) (2009)
Level 1 I do not use hypermedia or presentation software, nor can I identify any uses or features it might have which would benefit the way I work.

Level 2 I can navigate through a pre-made hypermedia program or presentation program. I can create a simple presentation using a program’s templates or wizards.

Level 3 I can create my own hypermedia stacks and computer presentations that can be used to accompany a lesson in my classroom. These stacks slideshows use navigation buttons, sounds, dissolves, graphics, and text fields. I can embed sounds, movies, and links to other files and to websites. I know some basic rules of graphic design that can apply when designing the presentation. I can use an LCD projection device to display the presentation to a class. The computer generated slides help reinforce or amplify my message.

Level 4 I can link to other programs and to websites from my hypermedia stacks or presentations. I use hypermedia and presentation programs with students in their own information keeping and communication efforts. I can use cloud-based presentation creation tools and can share my slideshows with others using file sharing Interent sites.

Saturday
Jan102009

Rubric 7: Graphics and Digital Image Use

This a continuation of the 2008/09 revision of the CODE77 rubrics - Basic level. An introduction is here.

Rubric 7: Graphics and Digital Image Use

V Graphics use (1995)
Level 1 I do not use graphics in my word processing or presentations, nor can I identify any uses or features they might have which would benefit the way I work.

Level 2 I can open and create simple pictures with the painting and drawing programs. I can use programs like PrintShop.

Level 3 I use both pre-made clip art and simple original graphics in my word processed documents and presentation. I can edit clip art, change its size, and place it on a page. I can purposefully use most of the drawing tools, and can group, ungroup, and align objects. I can use the clipboard to take graphics from one application for use in another. The use of graphics in my work helps clarify or amplify my message.

Level 4 I use graphics not only for my work, but have used it with students to help them improve their own communications. I can use graphics and the word processor to create a professional looking newsletter.

VII. Graphics and digital image use (NETS I.A., I.B. V.C., V.D.) (2002)
Level 1 I do not use graphics in my word processing or presentations, nor can I identify any uses or features they might have which would benefit the way I work.

Level 2 I can open and create simple pictures with the painting and drawing programs. I can use programs like PrintShop or CardShop.

Level 3 I use both pre-made clip art and simple original graphics in my word-processed documents and presentations. I can edit clip art, change its size, and place it on a page. I can use most of the drawing tools, and can group and un-group objects. I can use the clipboard to take graphics from one application for use in another. I can take, import, edit, and use images from a digital camera in my work. I can use a scanner. The use of graphics in my work helps clarify or amplify my message.

Level 4 I use graphics not only for my work, but have used them with students to help them improve their own communications. I can use graphics and digital images to create a professional looking newsletter. I can do basic editing of digital video production.

VII. Graphics and digital image use (NETS ???) (2009)
Level 1 I do not use graphics in my word processing or presentations, nor can I identify any uses or features they might have which would benefit the way I work.

Level 2 I can open and create simple pictures with stand-alone the painting and drawing programs or with graphics tools within wordprocessing documents. I can use photo-editing software to crop and resize digital photographs. I can use programs like PrintShop or CardShop.

Level 3 I use both pre-made clip art and simple original graphics in my word-processed documents and presentations. I know sources of royalty-free clipart and photographs. I can edit clip art, change its size, and place it on a page. I can use most of the drawing tools, and can group and un-group objects. I can use the clipboard to take graphics from one application for use in another. I can take, import, edit, and use images from a digital camera in my work. I can use a scanner. The use of graphics in my work helps clarify or amplify my message.

Level 4 I use graphics not only for my work, but have used them with students to help them improve their own communications. I can use graphics and digital images to create a professional looking newsletter and website. I can do basic editing of digital video production. I can share my photographs and artwork with others using file sharing Interent sites. I can use cloud-based image generation and editing tools.