Basic

Technology Proficiencies

Basic

Pedagogy



All teachers know how to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate instruction for all students that incorporates the

effective use of current technology for teaching and integrating the Technology Applications Texas Essential

Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) into the curriculum.



Evidence of skill in the basic use of a computer is shown in the ability of an educator to perform the following

Basic Technology Proficiencies:



Information Acquisition and Problem Solving

Basic Operations

 B1 Format text by using Bullets and Numbering. (3.1k, 4.2k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.1s, 4.4s, 5.1s, 5.7s,

5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 B2 Insert Pictures from Clipart Gallery, and insert Pictures from From File (digital camera, scanner,

or other source). (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.1s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 B3 Cite copyright information on an image by making a textbox providing copyright information and

saving the edited file (stamping URL on an image retrieved from Internet). (1.3k, 1.15s)

 B4 Save and import images into other applications. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.7s, 5.8s, 5.9s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 B5 Use Draw tools (WordArt, Text Box, Paint bucket, Lines and Arrows, and AutoShapes). (3.1k, 5.1k,

5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 B6 Insert a Hyperlink. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.1s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 B7 Access available application tools (standard, formatting, drawing, etc.) by selecting View from the

Menu Bar and choosing Toolbars. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.1s, 3.7s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s,

5.15s, 5.18s)



Word Processing

 W1 Understand AutoCorrect feature for spelling and grammar (Red underline – misspelling, green

underline – grammar). Correct these by right-clicking on the underlined word(s) and selecting the

appropriate option. (1.6s, 3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.1s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 W2 Adjust spacing using Paragraph in the Format menu. (3.1k, 4.2k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.1s, 4.4s, 5.1s,

5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 W3 Adjust margins, page orientation, and vertical alignment using Page Setup under the File menu.

(3.1k, 4.2k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.1s, 4.4s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 W4 Move and resize clipart and/or images by right-clicking on the image, selecting Format Picture,

clicking the Layout tab, and choosing the appropriate Wrapping Style. (1.1k, 1.6s, 3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k,

5.3k, 1.6s, 3.1s, 3.5s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 W5 Insert Headers and Footers using the View menu. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.1s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s,

5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)



Multimedia/PowerPoint

 M1 Use an existing template to complete an activity (Ex: Building Blocks Predictable Charts). (3.1k,

5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.4s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 M2 Create a new presentation with multiple slides. (4.1k, 5.2k, 4.1s, 3.15s, 5.12s, 5.13s)

 M3 Use design templates to customize presentations. (4.1k, 5.2k, 4.1s, 4.4s, 5.12s, 5.13s)









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Technology Proficiencies

Basic

 M4 Change backgrounds by selecting Format from the menu bar and choosing Background. (4.1k,

5.2k, 4.1s, 4.4s, 5.12s, 5.13s)

 M5 Move and resize clipart. (1.1k, 3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 1.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 M6 Add and remove Text Boxes. (4.1k, 5.2k, 4.4s, 5.12s, 5.13s,)

 M7 Use the Slide Sorter view to organize (change sequence) and edit presentation. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k,

5.3k, 3.4s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 M8 Remove individual slides in the Slide Sorter view by right-clicking and choosing Delete. (3.1k,

5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.4s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 M9 Add/edit Slide Transitions and Custom Animations to enhance presentation. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k,

3.4s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 M10 Use different printing options including multiple slides per page, handouts, notes, and outline. (4.2k,

5.2k, 5.3k, 4.6s, 5.8s,)



Windows Media Player

 M11 Click to play an existing audio or video file. (1.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 1.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s,

5.18s)

 M12 Click on a link to activate audio files, image files, and video clips. (1.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 1.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s,

5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)



Peripherals

 M13 Understand how to connect peripherals (scanner, digital camera, video camera, etc.) to computer

(1.1k, 5.1k, 1.1s, 1.2s, 5.8s, 5.9s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 M14 Develop strategies for capturing digital files while conserving memory and retaining image quality.

(1.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 1.13s)

 M15 Understand and change file formats of existing image files (.bmp, .jpeg (.jpg), .gif, .tiff, .png).

(1.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 1.4s)

 M16 Use the scanner to digitize images and use them within an application. (1.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 1.10s)



Spreadsheet/Excel

 S1 Identify and locate cells, rows, and columns. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.2s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s,

5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 S2 Create a spreadsheet by entering text, values (numeric), and simple formulas that include symbols

such as =, +, -, *, and /. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.2s, 3.15s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s,

5.18s)

 S3 Use Chart Wizard to create charts/graphs to express ideas and solve problems. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k,

5.3k, 3.2s, 4.5s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 S4 Format cells by changing column width and row height. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.2s, 5.1s, 5.7s,

5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 S5 Insert and delete columns and rows. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.2s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s,

5.18s)

 S6 Adjust margins, page orientation, and vertical/horizontal alignment using Page Setup under the File

menu. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.2s, 4.3s, 5.8s, 5.9s, 5.15s, 5.18s)









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Technology Proficiencies

Basic

Paint/Kid Pix 3

 P1 Open an existing picture on the student-shared directory. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s, 3.15s, 5.7s,

5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P2 Create original images or edit imported images. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s,

5.15s, 5.18s)

 P3 Use paint tools and background textures to create and modify images. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s,

5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P4 Use the picture stamps, stickers and animations for illustrations. (Kid Pix only) (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k,

5.3k, 3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P5 Change the size of picture stamps, stickers and animations. (Kid Pix only) (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k,

3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P6 Use the letter stamps to create words. (Kid Pix only) (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s,

5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P7 Use the firecracker tool to clear work area. (Kid Pix only) (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s,

5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P8 Use the text box tool to write words or sentences. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s,

5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P9 Use the eraser tool to delete painted text or illustrations. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s,

5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P10 Resize images. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P11 Create a slide show and export as a movie. (4.1k, 5.2k, 4.1s, 3.15s, 5.12s, 5.13s) (Kid Pix only)

 P12 Use the record feature to create original voice recordings, or import existing sound files, or use

sounds from sound library. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.4s, 3.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 P13 Use the slide show preview feature to evaluate their final product and determine whether they need

to make changes. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.6s, 3.16s, 4.12s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

(Kid Pix only)

 P14 Use skills mastered to complete products that are task appropriate, express ideas, and solve

problems. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.10s, 3.15s, 4.4s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)



Database

 D1 Use appropriate online databases to acquire information, express ideas, and solve problems.

(2.2k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 5.4k, 2.5s, 5.10s, 5.11s)

 D2 Use basic keyword search strategies. (2.2k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 2.2s)

 D3 Evaluate database results to determine accuracy and reliability of information. (2.3k, 5.2, 5.3k, 5.7k,

2.6s, 2.8s, 5.14s)

 D4 Use a database to sort, filter, compare and contrast, express ideas, and present information.

(3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.3s, 3.15s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 D5 Extract information from an existing database in an electronic format. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.3s,

5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 D6 Navigate through records in a table, filter, or form. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.3s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s,

5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 D7 Enter, edit, or delete data. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.3s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 D8 Create and modify filters to create reports that solve problems and present information. (3.1k, 5.1k,

5.2k, 5.3k, 3.3s, 5.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 D9 Preview and print a report. (4.2k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 4.6s, 5.8s)

 D10 Use acquired information in the creation of products. (NE)





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Technology Proficiencies

Basic

Desktop Publishing (Publisher)

 DP1 Select a document type and use the Publisher Wizard to choose a design, color scheme, and layout.

(3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.5s, 3.15s, 4.1k, 5.2k, 4.2s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 DP2 Edit needed pages and delete unnecessary ones by clicking on the page navigation button

(lower left), selecting Edit from the Menu Bar, and choosing Delete Page. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k,

3.5s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 DP3 Click in the text boxes and replace text. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.5s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s,

5.18s)

 DP4 Right-click on images, choose Change Picture, Picture, and Clipart or From File to replace

existing picture with another selection. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 3.5s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s,

5.18s)

 DP5 Delete Objects (text boxes, clipart, etc.) by right-clicking and selecting this option. (3.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k,

5.3k, 3.5s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)



Graphic Organizer/Kidspiration/Inspiration

 G1 Insert symbols or pictures into diagram. (4.1k, 5.2k, 4.4s, 5.12s, 5.13s)

 G2 Create a diagram that explains an idea or concept. (1.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 1.6s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s,

5.15s, 5.18s)

 G3 Use the Rapid Fire tool to input ideas into a diagram (Inspiration only). (4.1k, 5.2k, 4.4s, 5.12s,

5.13s)

 G4 Use the link tool to connect objects within a diagram. (4.1k, 5.2k, 4.4s, 5.12s, 5.13s)

 G5 Input ideas into outlines using the Outline View (Inspiration) or Writing View (Kidspiration). (4.1k,

5.2k, 4.4s, 5.12s, 5.13s)



Internet (Internet Explorer/Mozilla)

 I1 Click on link to view web site and activate audio files, image files, and video clips. (2.1k, 5.1k,

5.2k, 5.3k, 5.4k, 5.5k, 5.6k, 2.4s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.10s, 5.11s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s).

 I2 Use the Back, Forward, and Home buttons to navigate. (2.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 5.4k, 5.5k, 5.6k,

2.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.10s, 5.11s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 I3 Use keyword searches to find information on a given topic. (2.2k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 2.2s, 5.12s, 5.13s)

 I4 Use Boolean search strategies to find information on a given topic. (2.2k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 2.2s, 5.12s,

5.13s)

 I5 Use the Internet as an online help source as needed to solve specific problems. (2.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k,

5.3k, 5.4k, 5.5k, 5.6k, 2.1s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.10s, 5.11s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 I6 Determine whether web sites provide useful, appropriate, and valid information using methods

including looking at the URL, identifying the author, looking for bibliographic information,

checking associated links, ability to email author, listing the date the page was last updated, and

identifying the site's targeted audience. If needed, use the NEISD Web Site Evaluation Chart. (2.3k,

5.2, 5.3k, 5.7k, 2.7s, 2.8s, 3.17s, 5.14s)

 I7 Find and use interactive virtual environments, appropriate to grade level, such as virtual reality or

simulations. (3.2k, 5.2, 5.3k, 5.4k, 5.5k, 5.6k, 3.8s, 5.10s, 5.11s)

 I8 Use acquired information in the creation of products. (2.2k, 5.2, 5.3k, 2.4s)

 I9 Recognize and identify sources of URL suffixes including, but not limited to, .org, .com, .edu, .gov,

and .net. (2.2k, 5.2, 5.3k, 2.3k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 5.7k, 2.7s, 2.8s, 3.17s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.14s)

 I10 Use the Bookmark or Favorites feature to identify and save sites to an individual computer. (NE)

 I11 Explain the differences between Distance Learning and Online Learning. (1.1k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 1.1s,

5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.15s, 5.18s)



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Technology Proficiencies

Basic

Collaboration

 C1 Use technology to communicate and collaborate with other students on group projects. (3.3k, 5.1k,

5.2k, 5.3k, 5.7k, 3.11s, 3.12s, 3.13s, 5.7s, 5.9s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.14s, 5.15s, 5.18s)

 C2 Use any applications available in the North East ISD software load to create products that

communicate ideas when working on group projects. (3.3k, 5.1k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 5.7k, 3.13s, 5.7s, 5.9s,

5.12s, 5.13s, 5.14s, 5.15s, 5.18s)





Communication

Publishing

 PB1 Display works on the computer screen, projector, television, or printer. (4.2k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 4.6s,

5.12s, 5.13s)

 PB2 Choose appropriate fonts, colors, and graphics in order to ensure that products are readable when

displayed on the screen and/or printed. (4.2k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 4.4s, 5.12s, 5.13s)

 PB3 Proofread products and make improvements. (4.2k, 5.2k, 5.3k, 4.4s, 5.12s, 5.13s)

 PB4 Use tools such as checklists, timelines, and rubrics to evaluate products and determine relevancy to

task and specific lesson objectives. (4.3k, 5.2k, 5.7k, 3.9s, 4.9s, 4.10s, 4.12s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.14s)



Portfolio

 A1 Students and teachers will select items that have been saved to the students’ personal network

directories to store in an electronic portfolio. (4.3k, 5.2k, 5.7k, 4.11s, 5.12s, 5.13s, 5.14s, 5.16s,

5.17s)









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