Standard TF-I.  Technology Operations and Concepts.  Educational technology facilitators demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts.  Educational technology facilitators:

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A. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers).  Candidates:

TF-I.A.1

Make appropriate choices about technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state standards.

Assist teachers in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state technology plans.

Conduct needs assessment to determine baseline data on teachers’ knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology.

TF-I.A.2

Demonstrate an awareness of knowledge and skills related to technology concepts.

Provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs.

Evaluate the effective-ness of modeling used to demonstrate teachers’ knowledge, skills, and under-standing of concepts related to technology.

B. Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. Candidates:

TF-I.B.1

Identify capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess the potential of these systems and services to address personal, lifelong learning, and workplace needs.

Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts.

Evaluate the effectiveness of modeling appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts.

Standard TF-II.  Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences.  Educational technology facilitators plan, design, and model effective learning environments and multiple experiences supported by technology.   Educational technology facilitators:

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A.  Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. Candidates:

TF-II.A.1

Arrange equitable access to appropriate technology resources that enable students to engage successfully in learning activities across subject/content areas and grade levels.

Provide resources and feedback to teachers as they create developmentally appropriate curriculum units that use technology.

Model the creation of developmentally appropriate curriculum units that use technology. 

TF-II.A.2

Plan for, implement, and evaluate the management of student use of technology resources to support the diverse needs of learners including adaptive and assistive technologies. 

Consult with teachers as they design methods and strategies for teaching computer/technology concepts and skills within the context of classroom learning.

Model methods and strategies for teaching computer/technology concepts and skills within the context of classroom learning.

TF-II.A.3

Demonstrate an awareness of technology resources and strategies to support the diverse needs of learn-ers including adaptive and assistive technologies.

Assist teachers as they use technology resources and strategies to support the diverse needs of learn-ers including adaptive and assistive technologies.

Model strategies to support the diverse needs of learners including adaptive and assistive techno-logies and disseminate information to teachers.

B. Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. Candidates:

TF-II.B.1

Engage in ongoing planning of lesson sequences that effectively integrate technology resources and are consistent with current best practices for integrating the learning of subject matter and student technology standards.

Assist teachers as they apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.

Model strategies reflecting current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.

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C. Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. Candidates:

TF-II.C.1

Demonstrate an awareness of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state standards.

Assist teachers as they identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability based on district and state standards.

Model the use of technology resources reflecting district and state standards.

TF-II.C.2

Make appropriate choices about technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state standards.

Model technology integration using resources that reflect content standards.

Create professional development lessons integrating technology resources that reflect content standards.

D. Plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. Candidates:

TF-II.D.1

Engage in ongoing planning of lesson sequences that assure the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.

Provide teachers with options for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.

Model the use of technology resources within the context of learning activities.

E. Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment. Candidates:

TF-II.E.1

Engage in ongoing planning of lesson sequences that manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.

Provide teachers with a variety of strategies to use to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment and support them as they implement the strategies.

Model a variety of strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment and support the teachers as they implement the strategies.

F. Identify and apply instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources. Candidates:

TF-II.F.1

Plan and implement technology-based learning activities that include an understanding of instructional design principles.

Assist teachers as they identify and apply instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources.

Model the use of appropriate instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources.

Standard TF-III. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum.  Educational technology facilitators apply and implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for utilizing technology to maximize student learning.  Educational technology facilitators:

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A. Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. Candidates:

TF-III.A.1

Demonstrate an awareness of methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of technology productivity tools (refer to NETS for Students).

Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of technology productivity tools (refer to NETS for Students).

Analyze methods and facilitate strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of technology productivity tools (refer to NETS for Students).

TF-III.A.2

Demonstrate an awareness of methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of communication tools (refer to NETS for Students).

Use and apply major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum. 

Summarize major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum. 

TF-III.A.3

Demonstrate an awareness of methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of research tools (refer to NETS for Students).

Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of research tools (refer to NETS for Students).

Analyze methods and facilitate teachers as they use strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of research tools (refer to NETS for Students).

TF-III.A.4

Demonstrate an awareness of methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of problem solving/ decision-making tools (refer to NETS for Students).

Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of problem solving/ decision-making tools (refer to NETS for Students).

Analyze methods and facilitate strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support integration of problem solving/ decision-making tools (refer to NETS for Students).

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Demonstrate an awareness of methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of media-based tools such as television, audio, print media, and graphics.

Use methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of media-based tools such as television, audio, print media, and graphics.

Analyze methods and facilitate strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of media-based tools such as television, audio, print media, and graphics.

TF-III.A.6

Demonstrate an awareness of methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of distance learning systems appropriate in a school environment.

Use and describe methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of distance learning systems appropriate in a school environment.

Analyze methods and strategies for teaching concepts and skills that support use of distance learning systems appropriate in a school environment.

TF-III.A.7

Demonstrate an awareness of methods for teaching concepts and skills that support use of web-based and non web-based authoring tools in a school environment.

Use methods for teaching concepts and skills that support use of web-based and non web-based authoring tools in a school environment.

Analyze methods for teaching concepts and skills that support use of web-based and non web-based authoring tools in a school environment.

B. Use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students. Candidates:

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Demonstrate an awareness of methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the needs of diverse learners including adaptive and assistive technology.

Use methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the needs of diverse learners including adaptive and assistive technology.

Analyze methods and strategies for integrating technology resources that support the needs of diverse learners including adaptive and assistive technology.

C. Apply technology to demonstrate students' higher order skills and creativity. Candidates:

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Demonstrate an awareness of methods and strategies for teaching problem solving principles and skills using technology resources.

Use methods and facilitate strategies for teaching problem solving principles and skills using technology resources.

Analyze methods and facilitate strategies for teaching problem solving principles and skills using technology resources.

D. Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. Candidates:

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Develop an awareness of methods and classroom management strategies for teaching technology concepts and skills in individual, small group, classroom, and/or lab settings. 

Use methods and classroom management strategies for teaching technology concepts and skills in individual, small group, classroom, and/or lab settings.

Analyze methods and classroom management strategies for teaching technology concepts and skills in individual, small group, classroom, and/or lab settings.

E. Use current research and district/region/state/national content and technology standards to build lessons and units of instruction. Candidates:

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Develop an awareness of curricular methods and strategies that are aligned with district/region/state/

national content and technology standards.

Describe and identify curricular methods and strategies that are aligned with district/region/state/

national content and technology standards.

Disseminate information regarding curricular methods and strategies that are aligned with district/region/state/ national content and technology standards.

TF-III.E.2

Develop an awareness of major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum. 

Use major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum. 

Summarize and disseminate major research findings and trends related to the use of technology in education to support integration throughout the curriculum. 

Standard TF-IV.  Assessment and Evaluation.  Educational technology facilitators apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.  Educational technology facilitators:

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A. Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. Candidates:

TF-IV.A.1

Develop an awareness of technology tools to collect, analyze, interpret, represent, and communicate data for the purposes of instructional planning and school improvement.

Model the use of technology tools to assess student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.

Analyze methods and facilitate the use of strategies to assess student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.

TF-IV.A.2

Use results from assessment measures to improved instructional planning, management, and implementation of learning strategies.

Assist teachers in using technology to improve learning and instruction through the evaluation and assessment of artifacts and data.

Analyze methods and facilitate the use of strategies to improve learning and instruction through the evaluation and assessment of artifacts and data.

B. Use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. Candidates:

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Implement a variety of instructional technology strategies and grouping strategies that include appropriate embedded assessment for meeting the diverse needs of learners.

Guide teachers as they use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.

Examine the validity and reliability of technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.

C. Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. Candidates:

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Guide students in applying self and peer assessment tools to critique student-created technology products and the process used to create the products.

Assist teachers in using recommended evaluation strategies for improving students' use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity. 

Recommend evaluation strategies for improving students' use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.

TF-IV.C.2

Participate in a research project that includes evaluating the use of a specific technology in a P-12 environment.

Examine and apply the results of a research project that includes evaluating the use of a specific technology in a P-12 environment.

Analyze data from a research project that includes evaluating the use of a specific technology in a P-12 environment.

Standard TF-V. Productivity and Professional Practice.  Educational technology facilitators apply technology to enhance and improve personal productivity and professional practice.  Educational technology facilitators:

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A. Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. Candidates:

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Participate in professional development activities and professional technology organizations to support ongoing professional growth related to technology. 

Identify resources and participate in professional development activities and professional technology organizations to support ongoing professional growth related to technology.

Use resources and professional development activities available from professional technology organizations to support ongoing professional growth related to technology.

TF-V.A.2

Develop an awareness of district-wide policies for the professional growth opportunities for staff, faculty, and administrators.

Disseminate information on district-wide policies for professional growth opportunities for staff, faculty, and administrators.

Implement policies that support district-wide professional growth opportunities for staff, faculty, and administrators.

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B. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. Candidates:

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Reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.

Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.

Continually evaluate professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning and disseminate findings to district administrators.

C. Apply technology to increase productivity.  Candidates:

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Model features of word processing, desktop publishing, graphics programs, and utilities to demonstrate professional products.

Model advanced features of word processing, desktop publishing, graphics programs, and utilities to develop professional products. 

Model the integration of advanced features of word processing, desktop publishing, graphics programs, and utilities to demonstrate professional products. 

TF-V.C.2

Locate, select, capture, and integrate video and digital images, in varying formats for use in presentations, publications and/or other products.

Assist others in locating, selecting, capturing, and integrating video and digital images, in varying formats for use in presentations, publications, and/or other products.

Facilitate activities to help others in locating, selecting, capturing, and integrating video and digital images, in varying formats for use in presentations, publications and/or other products.

TF-V.C.3

Use specific-purpose electronic devices (such as graphing calculators, languages translators, scientific probeware, or electronic thesaurus) in content areas. 

Demonstrate the use of specific-purpose electronic devices (such as graphing calculators, language translators, scientific probeware, or electronic thesaurus) in content areas. 

Facilitate the use of specific-purpose electronic devices (such as graphing calculators, languages translators, scientific probeware, or electronic thesaurus) in content areas. 

TF-V.C.4

Develop an awareness of several distance-learning systems to support personal/ professional development.

Use a variety of distance learning systems and use at least one to support personal and professional development.

Use a variety of distance learning systems to support personal/professional development.

TF-V.C.5

Develop an awareness of instructional design principles and its importance in the development of hypermedia and multimedia products.

Use instructional design principles to develop hypermedia and multimedia products to support personal and professional development.

Apply instructional design principles to demonstrate hypermedia/multimedia products to support professional development.

TF-V.C.6

Describe appropriate tools for communicating concepts, conducting research, and solving problems for an intended audience and purpose.

Select appropriate tools for communicating concepts, conducting research, and solving problems for an intended audience and purpose.

Model the use of appropriate tools for communi-cating concepts, conducting research, and solving problems for an intended audience and purpose.

TF-V.C.7

Develop an awareness of examples of emerging programming, authoring or problem solving environments that support personal/professional development.

Use examples of emerging programming, authoring, or problem solving environments that support personal and professional development.

Use examples of emerging programming, authoring or problem solving environments that support personal/professional development.

TF-V.C.8

Identify preferences and defaults of operating systems and productivity tool programs that can be set to support personal and professional development.

Set and manipulate preferences, defaults and other selectable features of operating systems and productivity tool programs commonly found in P-12 schools.

Set and manipulate preferences and defaults of operating systems and productivity tool programs, and troubleshoot problems associated with their operation.

D. Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning. Candidates:

TF-V.D.1

Use telecommunications tools and resources for information sharing, remote information access, and multimedia/hypermedia publishing in order to nurture student learning.

Model the use of telecommunications tools and resources for information sharing, remote information access, and multimedia/hypermedia publishing in order to nurture student learning.

Stay abreast of current telecommunications tools and resources for information sharing, remote information access, and multimedia/hypermedia publishing in order to nurture student learning.

TF-V.D.2

Communicate with colleagues about current research to support instruction, using electronic mail and web browsers.

Communicate with colleagues and discuss current research to support instruction, using applications including electronic mail, online conferencing and web browsers. 

Communicate with colleagues and apply current research to support instruction, using applications including electronic mail, online conferencing and web browsers.

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Participate in online collaborative curricular projects and team activities.

Participate in online collaborative curricular projects and team activities to build bodies of knowledge around specific topics.

Investigate and disseminate online collaborative curricular projects and team activities to build bodies of knowledge around specific topics.

TF-V.D.4

Design, demonstrate and maintain Web pages and sites that support personal productivity.

Design and maintain Web pages and sites that support communication between the school and community.

Design, maintain, and facilitate the development of Web pages and sites that support communication between teachers, school, and community.

Standard TF-VI. Social Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues.  Educational technology facilitators understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in P-12 schools and assist teachers in applying that understanding in their practice.  Educational technology facilitators:

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A. Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.  Candidates:

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Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among students, colleagues, and community members regarding the use of technology and information.

Develop strategies and provide professional development at the school/classroom level for teaching social, ethical, and legal issues and responsible use of technology.

Analyze rules, policies, and procedures to support the legal and ethical use of technology

TF-VI.A.2

Summarize copyright laws related to use of images, music, video, and other digital resources in varying formats.

Assist others in summarizing copyright laws related to use of images, music, video, and other digital resources in varying formats.

Plan activities that focus on copyright laws related to use of images, music, video, and other digital resources in varying formats.

B. Apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.  Candidates:

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Facilitate students’ use of technology that addresses their social needs and cultural identity and promotes their interaction with the global community.

Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.

Analyze and recommend appropriate technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.

TF-VI.B.2

Facilitate students’ use of technology that addresses their special needs.

Identify, classify and recommend adaptive/assistive hardware and software for students and teachers with special needs and assist in procurement and implementation.

Analyze and recommend appropriate adaptive/assistive hardware and software for students and teachers with special needs and assist in procurement and implementation.

C. Identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity.  Candidates:

TF-VI.C.1

Identify capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources that affirm diversity.

Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to affirm diversity and address cultural and languages differences.

Recommend appropriate technology resources to affirm diversity and address cultural and language differences.

D. Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.  Candidates:

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Enforce classroom procedures that guide students’ sage and healthy use of technology and that comply with legal and professional responsibilities.

Assist teachers in selecting and applying appropriate technology resources to promote sage and healthy use of technology.

Recommend appropriate technology resources to promote sage and healthy use of technology.

E. Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.  Candidates:

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Advocate for equal access to technology for all students and teachers.

Develop a summary of effective school policies and classroom management strategies for achieving equitable access to technology resources for all students and teachers.

Conduct research to determine effective strategies for achieving equitable access to technology resources for all students and teachers.

Standard TF-VII. Procedures, Policies, Planning, and Budgeting for Technology Environments. Educational technology facilitators promote the development and implementation of technology infrastructure, procedures, policies, plans, and budgets for P-12 schools. Educational technology facilitators:

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A. Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. Candidates:

TF-VII.A.1

Identify plans to configure computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom cluster, and other appropriate instructional arrangements.

Use plans to configure software/computer/

technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom cluster, and other appropriate instructional arrangements.

Stay abreast of current developments to configure computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom cluster, and other appropriate instructional arrangements.

TF-VII.A.2

Identify local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information and resources.

Use local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information and resources.

Stay abreast of local mass storage devices and media to store and retrieve information and resources.

TF-VII.A.3

Identify issues related to selecting, installing, and maintaining wide area networks (WAN) for school districts.

Discuss issues related to selecting, installing, and maintaining wide area networks (WAN) for school districts.

Differentiate among issues related to selecting, installing, and maintaining wide area networks (WAN) for school districts, and facilitate integra-tion of technology infrastructure with the WAN.

TF-VII.A.4

Use software in classroom and administrative settings including productivity tools, information access /telecommunication tools, multimedia/ hypermedia tools, school management tools, evaluation/portfolio tools, and computer-based instruction. 

Model integration of software used in classroom and administrative settings including productivity tools, information access/

telecommunication tools, multimedia/ hypermedia tools, school management tools, evaluation/portfolio tools, and computer-based instruction.

Analyze software used in classroom and administrative settings including productivity tools, information access /telecommunication tools, multimedia/hypermedia tools, school management tools, evaluation/portfolio tools, and computer-based instruction. 

TF-VII.A.5

Identify methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries. 

Utilize methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries. 

Analyze and critique methods of installation, maintenance, inventory, and management of software libraries. 

TF-VII.A.6

Develop an awareness of strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school settings. 

Use and apply strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school settings. 

Stay abreast of current strategies for troubleshooting and maintaining various hardware/software configurations found in school settings. 

TF-VII.A.7

Develop an awareness of network software packages used to operate a computer network system. 

Utilize network software packages used to operate a computer network system. 

Evaluate network software packages used to operate a computer network system and/or local area network (LAN). 

TF-VII.A.8

Develop an awareness of the important roles for technology support personnel to assume to empower teachers and students to maximize technology resources to enhance student learning

Work with technology support personnel to maximize the use of technology resources by administrators, teachers, and students to improve student learning.

Identify areas where support personnel are needed to manage and enhance use of technology resources in the school by administrators, teachers and students.

B. Follow procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources. Candidates:

TF-VII.B.1

Develop an awareness of instructional software to support and enhance the school curriculum and demonstrate recommendations for purchase. 

Identify instructional software to support and enhance the school curriculum and develop recommendations for purchase. 

Evaluate instructional software to support and enhance the school curriculum and demonstrate recommendations for purchase. 

TF-VII.B.2

Develop an awareness of guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology facilities and resources. 

Discuss and apply guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology facilities and resources. 

Analyze guidelines for budget planning and management procedures related to educational computing and technology facilities and resources.

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Develop an awareness of procedures related to troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on technology infrastructure.

Discuss and apply procedures related to troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on technology infrastructure.

Stay abreast of current procedures related to troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on technology infrastructure.

TF-VII.B.4

Develop an awareness of current information involving facilities planning issues and computer related technologies. 

Apply current information involving facilities planning issues and computer related technologies. 

Analyze and apply current information involving facilities planning issues and computer related technologies. 

TF-VII.B.5

Develop an awareness of policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings. 

Suggest policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings. 

Apply policies and procedures concerning staging, scheduling, and security for managing computers/technology in a variety of school/laboratory/classroom settings. 

TF-VII.B.6

Develop an awareness of distance learning facilities.

Use distance and online learning facilities.

Use distance and online learning facilities routinely.

TF-VII.B.7

Develop an awareness of recommended specifications for purchasing technology systems in school settings. 

Describe and identify recommended specifications for purchasing technology systems in school settings.

Research specifications for purchasing technology systems.

C. Participate in professional development opportunities related to management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases. Candidates:

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Identify opportunities for technology professional development at the building/school level utilizing adult learning theory

Support technology professional development at the building/school level utilizing adult learning theory.

Design and plan technology professional development at the building/school level utilizing adult learning theory.

Standard TF-VIII. Leadership and Vision.  Educational technology facilitators will contribute to the shared vision for campus integration of technology and foster an environment and culture conducive to the realization of the vision.  Educational technology facilitators:

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A. Utilize school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction. Candidates:

TF-VIII.A.1

Develop an awareness of current research in educational technology.

Discuss and evaluate current research in educational technology.

Locate and disseminate current research in educational technology.

B. Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related to managing the change process in schools. Candidates:

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Develop an awareness of the history of technology use in schools.

Discuss the history of technology use in schools.

Develop and implement activities that focus on the history of technology use in schools.

C. Apply effective group process skills. Candidates:

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Develop an awareness of the importance of forming school partnerships to support technology integration and examine an existing partnership within a school setting.

Discuss the rationale for forming school partnerships to support technology integration and examine an existing partnership within a school setting.

Provide information on the benefits of forming school partnerships to support technology integration and locate an existing partnership within a school setting.

D. Lead in the development and evaluation of district technology planning and implementation. Candidates:

TF-VIII.D.1

Develop an awareness of the importance of using cooperative group processes.

Participate in cooperative group processes and identify the processes that were effective.

Disseminate information on effective cooperative group processes.

TF-VIII.D.2

Develop an awareness of the importance of the school technology environment.

Conduct an evaluation of a school technology environment.

Create an evaluation instrument to use to conduct an evaluation of a school technology environment.

TF-VIII.D.3

Recognize the importance of national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in the school environment.

Identify and discuss national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in the school environment.

Examine the impact of national, state, and local standards for integrating technology in the school environment.

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TF-VIII.D.4

Examine curriculum activities or performances that meet national, state, and local technology standards

Describe curriculum activities or performances that meet national, state, and local technology standards.

Examine the impact of curriculum activities or performances that meet national, state, and local technology standards.

TF-VIII.D.5

Develop an awareness of the issues related to developing a school technology plan.

Discuss issues related to developing a school technology plan.

Determine essential components of a school technology plan.

TF-VIII.D.7

Develop an awareness of the issues related to hardware and software acquisition and management.

Examine issues related to hardware and software acquisition and management.

Determine strategies and procedures needed for resource acquisition and management of technology-based systems including hardware and software.

E. Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors. Candidates:

TF-VIII.E.1

Develop an awareness of the components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional program development, professional development, facility and resource management, WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school-based settings.

Examine components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional program development, professional development, facility and resource management, WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school-based settings.

Determine components needed for effective field-based experiences in instructional program development, professional development, facility and resource management, WAN/LAN/wireless systems, or managing change related to technology use in school based settings.