Staff Use of Technology
2000-2001 Self-Evaluation Rubrics

Please judge your level of achievement in each of the following competencies. Circle the number which best reflects your current level of skill attainment. (Be honest, but be kind.) This tool is designed to help understand your current level of skills with computer technologies and to plan for professional development.

1. Basic Computer Use
___Level 1 - I do not use a computer.
___Level 2 - I use the computer to run a few specific, pre-loaded programs.
___Level 3 - I run two programs simultaneously, and have several windows open at the same time.
___Level 4 - I trouble-shoot successfully when basic problems with my computer or printer occur. I learn new programs on my own. I teach basic operations to my students.

2. Word Processing
___Level 1 - I do not use a word processing program.
___Level 2 - I occasionally use a word processing program for simple documents. I generally find it easier to hand write most written work I do.
___Level 3 - I use a word processing program for nearly all my written professional work: memos, tests, worksheets, and home communication. I edit, spell-check, and change the format of a document.
___Level 4 - I teach students to use word processing programs for their written communication.

3. Graphics
___Level 1 - I do not use graphics with my word processing or presentations.
___Level 2 - I open, create, and place simple pictures into documents using drawing programs or clipart.
___Level 3 - I edit and create graphics, placing them in documents in order to help clarify or amplify my message.
___Level 4 - I promote student interpretation and display of visual data using a variety of tools and programs.

4. Research/Information-Searching
___Level 1 - I am unlikely to seek information when it is in electronic formats.
___Level 2 - I conduct simple searches with the electronic encyclopedia and library software for major topics.
___Level 3 - I have learned how to use a variety of search strategies on several information programs, including the use of Boolean (and, or, not) searches to help target the search.
___Level 4 - I have incorporated logical search strategies into my work with students, showing them the power of such searches with various electronic sources to locate information, which relates to their questions.

5. Video Production
___Level 1 - I do not use a video camera.
___Level 2 - I create original videos for home or school projects.
___Level 3 - I create original videos using editing equipment.
___Level 4 - I use computer programs to edit video presentations and I teach my students to create and edit videos.

6. Technology Presentation
___Level 1 - I do not use computer presentation programs.
___Level 2 - I present my information to classes or groups in a single application program such as a word processor, a spreadsheet, or a publishing program.
___Level 3 - I present my information and teach my class using presentation programs such as PowerPoint, incorporating various multimedia elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics.
___Level 4 -I teach my students how to use presentation software. I facilitate my students’ use of a variety of applications to persuasively present their research concerning a problem or area of focus in their learning.

7. Internet
___Level 1 - I do not use the Internet.
___Level 2 - I access school and district websites to find information. I follow links from these sites to various Internet resources.
___Level 3 - I use lists of Internet resources and make profitable use of Web search engines to explore educational resources.
___Level 4 - I contribute to my school or district websites. I teach students how to effectively use the resources available on the Internet.

8. Technology Integration
___Level 1 - I do not blend the use of computer-based technologies into my classroom learning activities.
___Level 2 - I understand the district technology plan supports integration of technology into classroom activities, but I am still learning about what strategies will work and how to do it. I accept student work produced electronically, but do not require it.
___Level 3 - From time to time, I encourage my students to employ computer-based technologies to support the communicating, data analysis and problem solving outlined in the district technology plan.
___Level 4 - I frequently model and teach my students to employ computer-based technologies for communication, data analysis, and problem solving as outlined in the district technology plan.