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I am motivated to find ways to use the computer(s) in my
classroom. |
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| 2. |
I assign daily or weekly computer-related tasks that support
my curriculum (analyzing data from a survey, creating multimedia presentations
that showcase students' understanding of important content, researching
information via CDs or the Internet). |
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| 3. |
My students have access to all forms of technology and computers
at any time during the instructional day. |
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| 4. |
I provide short-term (daily or weekly) assignments using
the classroom computer(s) that emphasize the use of different software
applications (such as spreadsheets, databases, Internet use, multimedia). |
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| 5. |
I alter my instructional use of the classroom computer(s)
as I gain new knowledge of software applications and research on teaching
and learning. |
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| 6. |
One of my technology goals is for students to be able to
use the classroom computer as another tool for learning. |
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| 7. |
I find computers to be an important part of classroom instruction. |
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| 8. |
I seek professional development that maximizes the use of
the computers and technology available to my students. |
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| 9. |
I allocate time for students to practice their computer
skills on the classroom computer(s). |
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| 10. |
My students eagerly pursue the use of the classroom computers. |
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| 11. |
Using the classroom computer(s) is a priority for me this
school year. |
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| 12. |
I use the computer for my own continuing education. |
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| 13. |
I am distressed that there are not more funds for professional
development in the area of technology skills. |
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| 14. |
I need more and/or more current computers in order to use
technology with my classroom instruction. |
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| 15. |
I regard myself as very capable in the use of a spreadsheet
program such as Excel or Quattro Pro. |
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| 16. |
My students use the Internet for collaboration with others,
including joint publishing, communicating, and researching to solve authentic
problems. |
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| 17. |
I seek out activities that promote increased problem-solving
and critical thinking using the classroom computer(s). |
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| 18. |
I plan computer-related activities in my classroom that
will improve my student's basic skills (e.g., reading, writing, math computation). |
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| 19. |
I use Maple, Mathematica, MathCad or another computer algebra
system in the classroom or in the preparation of materials for instruction.
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| 20. |
One of my professional goals is to learn more ways to use
computers in seamless instruction (i.e., it is as easy for me as using
a chalkboard.) |
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| 21. |
It is easy for me to design student-centered, integrated
curriculum units that use the classroom computer(s) in a seamless fashion. |
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| 22. |
I prefer to use existing curriculum units that integrate
the classroom computer(s) with authentic assessment and student relevancy
rather than building my own units from scratch. |
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| 23. |
I use my students’ interests, experiences, and desires to
solve authentic problems when planning computer-related activities in
my classroom. |
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| 24. |
Using available technology and computers, I have expanded
the horizons of instructional computing in my classroom. |
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| 25. |
I use integrated curriculum units that place heavy emphasis
on complex thinking skills, computer use, and student relevancy to the
real world. |
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| 26. |
I use my classroom computer(s) primarily to track grades
and/or answer email. |
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| 27. |
Right now, I use the graphing calculator far more than digital
computers for the classroom |
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| 28. |
I access the Internet quite frequently. |
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| 29. |
I am proficient with basic software applications (word processing,
Internet applications, CD ROMs, Games). |
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| 30. |
I am proficient with at least one multimedia authoring tool
(such as Adobe Premiere, PowerPoint, KidPix). |
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| 31. |
I integrate the most current research on teaching and learning
when using the classroom computers. |
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| 32. |
I have the background to show others how to merge technology
with integrated, thematic curricula. |
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| 33. |
I am very comfortable using a computer. |
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| 34. |
I find the use of computers to be practical for my students. |
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| 35. |
I am able to troubleshoot various software problems such
as translations, compression of image files, and cross-platform issues. |
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| 36. |
I actively participate in online collaboration opportunities. |
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