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A draft capacity matrix for teachers of the laptop learners...

A draft capacity matrix for teachers of the laptop learners... Capacity Level

Component || “I've heard of this” || **Knowledge** “I understand and can explain this” || **Know-how** “I can do this on my own” || **Wisdom** “I can apply this to other situations and willing to teach others how” || **Hardware** – laptops, data projectors, interactive whiteboards, etc. || I can use technology hardware with support || I can plug in and use technology such as laptops, data projectors || I can use a range of tech confidently and troubleshoot when things go wrong || I recognise what is required to be an effective practitioner when using any technology in the classroom. || **Software –** ** file management ** || I can open, save & print documents. || I can use a PC to file documents and retrieve them. || I can find what I need on a network or local PC. || I can show others how to use networks of PCs to manage information effectively. || **Software** – Common office software programs used to suit situation/ need || I can use Word, Excel, PowerPoint to produce documents. || I choose application software & apply it to a range of situations. || I use the full range of tools within the Office software suite. || I can share how I use office software to teach and manage information. || **Specialist software –** ** such as Adobe Acrobat, specific KLA software, Media creation software ** || I know there is specialist software that could be used in my KLA. || I occasionally use other software to teach or manage information. || I enhance my teaching and info management by using specialist software || I can share how I use specialist software to teach and manage information. || **Content** – access to course materials, particularly internet || I get some content for my lessons from the internet || I use a range of sources for my lessons and teaching practice. || I use variety of media types from many sources in my lessons and teaching practice. || I can show others how students can use and create electronic media in their learning. || **Communication** –students show their knowledge & skills using ICT, such as email,, wikis, blogs & SMS. || I use my school email address. || I communicate with students, parents and community by email. || I use a range of communication tools to communicate with students, parents and community. || I can help others communicate using many tools to reach a variety of groups. || **Criteria** – Establish criteria for assessment of students work, which includes ICT || I can set tasks in which students use ICT tools. || I set and assess tasks which incorporate ICT tools. || ICT tools are built into all my learning tasks. || I am ready to share my strategies on teaching and assessing using ICT tools. || **Choice** – students can choose how to learn & what activities available || I determine the ICT tools required for learning in my classroom. || I try to include ICT tools in all my learning tasks. || I negotiate task ICT requirements with students. || I can help others achieve outcomes using a range of ICT tools || **Significance** – able to build on & acknowledge existing student knowledge gained thru use of ICT || I recognise technology is a big part of our students’ lives || I feel comfortable acknowledging students’ contributions || I allow students to show me or steer learning using their ICT skills. || I can help lead the transformation to learning that we are experiencing in the next few years. ||
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