12.1 Develop performance tasks that require students to:

(a) locate and analyze information as well as draw conclusions and
(b) use a variety of available and appropriate media to communicate results clearly

Recommended Portfolio Entries

(a) Utilize available and appropriate resources (databases, CD encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, spreadsheets, Internet, videodiscs) for classroom instruction and/or staff development
(b)

Develop appropriate activities illustrating student and/or teacher instructional demonstration or utilization of available technologies such as:  videodiscs, VCR, computer generated graphs, multimedia programs/presentations
Deliver electronic presentations as appropriate (class/individual projects)
Use technology in presentations to civic/community organizations/colleagues as appropriate

12.2 Use computers and other technologies as available to effectively and appropriately to collect information on student learning.

Recommended Portfolio Entries

Electronic gradebooks
Student video projects and productions
Use data collection technology

12.3 Use computers and other technologies as available to effectively and appropriately communicate information in a variety of formats on student learning to colleagues, parents, and others.

Recommended Portfolio Entries

Produce materials such as desktop publishing products (brochures, newsletters, flyers, school newspaper), mail merge form letters, electronically generated letters, or electronic progress reports
Design graphs/presentations of student progress
Facilitatestudent presentations using available multimedia presentations to colleagues, civic/community/parental organizations

12.4 Create physical settings that support active student involvement, inquiry, and collaboration.

Recommended Portfolio Entries

Display student (individual and collaborative) technology projects as appropriate

12.5 Employ technology (where available and appropriate) to organizational and management strategies that support active student involvement, inquiry, and collaboration.

Recommended Portfolio Entries

	Chartacademic progress of student growth utilizing technology (electronic spreadsheet, database, or web site)
	Document and prepare an organized collection of student projects/learning experiences applying appropriate technology and accommodating various learning styles

12.6 Utilize available resources including satellite, cable, wireless, and ITFS (Instructional Television Fixed Service) to develop and deliver curriculum.

Recommended Portfolio Entries

Facilitate student learning utilizing available and appropriate satellite/cable, educational television, or ITFS broadcast

Expanded Knowledge and Skills

12.7 Select and create learning experiences that are appropriate for curriculum goals, relevant to learners, based upon principles of effective teaching and learning, incorporate the use of media and technology for teaching where appropriate, and support learner expression in a variety of media using a variety of media communication tools.

Recommended Portfolio Entries

	Prepare and use integrated instructional units for the teaching of computer skills within specific subject areas as appropriate
	Facilitate subject area student projects that use available media and technology through the creation and/or presentation/publication stage

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