Appendix D Computer Skills Assessment For Teachers
Appendix D Computer Skills Assessment For Teachers
Appendix D Computer Skills Assessment For Teachers
BSED Science 2B
This self-rating form is comprehensive and suitable for use in helping teachers determine their own
technology competencies. You may want to use the items here as a guide to develop your own
checklist that focuses on the skills required by the particular distance education program you are
offering.
Access to Technology
1. Do you have a device for teaching that you can use at your local agency, satellite locations,
and/or home (if needed)?
2. Do you have access to high-speed internet at your local agency, satellite locations, and/or home
(if needed)?
3. Do you have access to other technology needed for the distance education program (e.g.,
smartphone, tablet, software, applications)?
For each of these areas below, please indicate your skill level integrating these tools/skills into
teaching activities and your interest in attending professional development on this topic using the
scales below:
My skill level integrating these tools/skills into learning activities My interest in attending
PD on this topic
There are some basic skills and knowledge that both you and your students need to have in order to
learn with technology, such as start-up steps, using the keyboard, printing, and troubleshooting
My skill level
integrating these My interest in
tools/skills into attending
learning PD on this topic
activities
Performing basic computer operations, such as
managing files, using the toolbar, keyboarding, 3 Interested
opening and closing programs, moving between
programs, and printing
Fixing minor computer problems, such as the
3 Interested
computer freezing, not printing, or no sound
coming from the speakers
Productivity Software
These tools allow people to perform various tasks, including creating written documents, graphs and
spreadsheets, and presentations. Some popular productivity software includes MicrosoftOffice (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Google Applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
My skill level
integrating My interest in
these tools/skills attending
into learning PD on this topic
activities
Using a word processing program (e.g., MS Word,
Google Docs) to create a variety of documents
4 Interested
Using presentation software (e.g, PowerPoint, Interested
Google Slides) to create presentations
4
Using a spreadsheet (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets)
4 Interested
for personal use and to automate administrative
tasks, such as keeping a gradebook, making a
budget, or graphing survey results
Locating, scanning, and manipulating graphics and
4 Interested
saving them in a variety of formats
Instructional Software
These resources include a wide array of programs, ranging from complete online curricula to those
used for specific skill development, e.g., reading, writing, math, work skills, and ESOL.
These tools include assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices. AT promotes greater independence
for people with disabilities by enabling them to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to or
had great difficulty accomplishing.
My skill level
integrating My interest in
these tools/skills attending
into learning PD on this topic
activities
Creating learning resources that are
4 Very
accessible for learners with disabilities
Interested
Making computers and other technology more
Very
accessible (e.g., making the cursor speed slower, 4
increasing font size, or using text-to-speech
Interested
software)
Locating software, such as graphic organizers, Very
and/or assistive devices, such as adaptive
4 Interested
keyboards
Many classes have access to and use the Internet on a regular basis because adult learners need the
My skill level
integrating these My interest in
tools/skills into attending
learning PD on this topic
activities
Using online resources on a regular basis; moving
easily between websites for purposes such as 3 Interested
research and communication
Evaluating the content of websites for validity and 3 Interested
appropriateness
Creating and maintaining a website for information 3 Interested
and communication
Saving and sharing documents, bookmarks, and 3 Interested
other materials online
Communication Tools
People today communicate using a variety of online technology tools. Some examples include email,
shared online documents, blogs, and social networking sites.
My skill level
integrating these My interest in
tools/skills into attending
learning PD on this topic
activities
Setting up an email account and communicating Interested
via email, including attachments
3
Creating or contributing to online discussions via a Interested
blog, wiki, discussion, board, podcast, instant
3
messaging, or social media
Joining and participating in an online (e.g., Interested
webinar, videoconference) meeting 3
Video Technologies
These tools include video cameras and other digital media tools as well as video editing software.
These tools can be used to create both teacher- and student-generated videos.
Professional Development
Keeping up with and integrating technology into classrooms requires continuous learning and
exploring. There are many ways you can continue to learn, including doing research online,
subscribing to email lists, using Twitter or other social networking sites, talking to colleagues,
attending conferences, and even using this self-assessment tool.
My skill level
integrating My interest in
these tools/skills attending
into learning PD on this topic
activities
Participating in professional development courses
or workshops related to integrating technology into 3 Interested
the curriculum
Using listservs (email discussion lists), blogs, social
media, online courses, and other web-based
resources 3 Interested
One of the most challenging tasks you may face is simply keeping up with current technologies and
choosing what is best to use in your classroom and program. Sometimes our students are way ahead
of us!
The instructor serves as a role model when it comes to using technology. This includes knowing and
obeying copyright, privacy, and other computer and Internet usage laws; modeling healthy habits
while using computers; and thinking and talking about the role of technology in society.
My skill level
integrating My interest in
these tools/skills attending
into learning PD on this topic
activities
Knowing about Internet safety, privacy, and
4 Interested
security; digital footprint; and online reputation
Knowing strategies and techniques regarding
4 Interested
information literacy and impact on daily life