Danielson's Framework and Tech: Domain 4

Charlotte Danielson in her book Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching organizes effective teaching practices into four domains each with several sub-domains. I've added below some possible areas regarding teacher technology use as it impacts and improves teacher performance in each area. (See Framework for Teaching  - and Technology)

Domain 1:  Planning and Preparation

Domain 2:  The Classroom Environment

Domain 3:  Instruction

Domain 4:  Professional Responsibilities

• Reflecting on Teaching
• Maintaining Accurate Records 
• Communicating with Families
• Participating in a Professional Community
• Growing and Developing Professionally
• Showing Professionalism  

Technology-related competencies in this area.

1. Teacher uses online grading and reporting system to maintain information on student completion rates and shares this information through student and parent portals in real time.
2. Teacher uses online grading system to inform students and parents of upcoming assignments, projects and assessments.
3. Teacher uses the district website to provide a wide range of current information to students and parents. 
4. Teacher uses online communication tools such as e-mail, blogging and social networking to keep students and parents informed on a regular basis. Teacher engagement with students and parents online is frequent and successful.
5. Teacher uses collaborative online tools to communicate and work with colleagues. 
6. Teacher volunteers to share effective uses of technology at staff meetings and inservices; through professional writings and presentations; and through demonstrations to parent-teacher and community organizations.
7. Teacher participates in both organized and personal learning opportunities online.
8. Teacher honors and learns from students who have technology competencies and knowledge. 
9. Teacher keeps an open but critical mind about technology uses.

What's missing? What doesn't fit? 

Danielson's Framework and Tech: Domain 3

Charlotte Danielson in her book Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching organizes effective teaching practices into four domains each with several sub-domains. I've added below some possible areas regarding teacher technology use as it impacts and improves teacher performance in each area. (See Framework for Teaching  - and Technology)

Domain 1:  Planning and Preparation

Domain 2:  The Classroom Environment

Domain 3:  Instruction

• Communicating With Students
• Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
• Engaging Students in Learning 
• Using Assessment in Instruction
• Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Technology-related competencies in this area.

1. Teacher gives students alternate means of discussion and asking question using online communication tools to bring out the ideas of all students. 
2. Teacher allows students to initiate discussions in online forums such as classroom blogs, discussion lists and social networking tools.
3. Teacher expects and reinforces appropriate student interaction when using online tools.
4. Teacher uses technology to create and project visual images that help explain content and concepts.
5. Teacher uses technologies such as interactive white boards, student response systems and computer games to engage students.
6. Teacher encourages students to use online resources to answer questions and explore concepts during class and teaches search and information evaluation strategies.
7. Teacher uses technology in ways that make students productive and meet the instructional goals of the lesson.
8. Teacher uses adaptive and adoptive technologies with students with special needs and to differentiate instruction for all students.

What's missing? What doesn't fit? 

Danielson's Framework and Tech: Domain 2

Charlotte Danielson in her book Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching organizes effective teaching practices into four domains each with several sub-domains. I've added below some possible areas regarding teacher technology use as it impacts and improves teacher performance in each area. (See Framework for Teaching  - and Technology)

Domain 1:  Planning and Preparation

Domain 2:  The Classroom Environment

• Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
• Establishing a Culture for Learning
• Managing Classroom Procedures
• Managing Student Behavior Organizing Physical Space

Technology-related competencies in this area.

1. Teacher interactions online follow the same guidelines as face-to-face interactions.
2. Teacher demonstrates an enthusiasm for educational technology and its uses. 
3. Teacher uses technology to provide a wider audience for student work which leads to higher levels of concern by students about their work's quality. Appropriate safety and privacy efforts are made.
4. Teacher helps student use technology in the revision process of their creative efforts.
5. Teacher uses technology to facilitate peer-editing of student work.
6. Teacher has rules and expectations for productive technology use in the classroom, including rules regarding the use of personally owned technology devices.
7. Teacher use the student information system efficiently, resulting in minimum use of class time in management tasks.
8. Teacher monitors student technology use and responds to misbehavior if it occurs.
9. Technology in the classroom is arranged for ease of monitoring and flexible use.

What's missing? What doesn't fit?