welcome to austin community collegeâ€™s teacher certification program!

Center for Teacher Certification, ACC 1

Welcome to Austin Community College’s Teacher Certification Program!

Online Instructions for 2009-2010

For technology assistance, contact Gloria Gonzales Dholakia at [email protected]

If you have other questions, contact a staff member at the Center for Teacher Certification

Austin Community College 5930 Middle Fiskville Road

Austin, TX 78752 (512) 223-7649


ACC Communication Requirements

You must have regular access to a computer and keep in touch with program requirements, online training, and regular contact with staff and supervisors. Technology applications are required for new teachers.

Having current information, updated regularly, is important to the program and meeting SBEC standards. As you switch to a teaching career, we want you to thoughtfully choose this career, train, and continue professional development in knowing how to teach each student.

3.11s participate in electronic communities as a learner, initiator, and contributor (email and websites);

3.14s use technology in selfdirected activities to create products for and share products with defined audiences;

When the information on your initial application changes, we ask that you inform our office of any changes (name, address, phone numbers, email address, website address, campus, mentor, principal, etc.) We will keep up with you for five years.

We have set up an ACC TCP email for each cohort group. As soon as you are accepted into the program, you may set up your account. Follow these directions

Important Technology Steps for Teachers

ü Set up a Yahoo email account for all teacher certification correspondence. Keep this free email account until you receive your standard certification. [email protected]

https://login.yahoo.com

ü Log on to the Training Page. http://www.austincc.edu/teacher/cohortwork.php ü Establish a personal web page for use during training through GeoCities at

http://GeoCities.yahoo.com

ü Set up a New Educator SBEC online account. http://www.sbec.state.tx.us. Explore the SBEC website for requirements and information, applying for Probationary and Standard certificates, and fingerprinting on SBEC site.

ü Check for information about registering for TExES exams, how to pay and register for TExES exams. http://www.texes.ets.org


First: Yahoo: Set up an email account for all teacher certification correspondence. We need one email account throughout your training and for the first five years of teaching. Everyone in the program will be using a Yahoo account in order to keep it simple and also necessary for your Geocities Website. Even if you already have an existing Yahoo account, create a new account specifically for this program.

To create your new Yahoo account, go to www.yahoo.com Click on the ‘Sign Up’ link A form will appear with various questions. The first section will is most important in terms of this program. All participants in this program will use the same format for their Yahoo! ID. Your ID will begin with acctcp6_(the first letter of your first name)(your last name). For example, if your name is Gloria Gonzales, your Yahoo! ID will be [email protected]

If for some reason the Yahoo! ID you are attempting to create is not available, please contact Gloria Gonzales.

In another area of the Sign Up form, you will be asked for an alternate email. Once you have submitted the Sign Up form, a confirmation email will be sent to your alternate email address. For security reasons, you will need to verify your new Yahoo! email address by clicking on the verification link within the email sent to you.

… and set up your personal ACC TCP Website

1.10s use a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk/disc, modem, CDROM, and joystick;

1.16s demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use of electronic information and products while in an individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet or an intranet;

3.4s demonstrate proficiency in the use of multimedia authoring programs by creating linear or nonlinear projects incorporating text, audio, video, and graphics;

3.11s participate in electronic communities as a learner, initiator, and contributor (email and websites);

3.14s use technology in selfdirected activities to create products for and share products with defined audiences;


4.10s determine and employ technology specifications to evaluate projects for design, content delivery, purpose, and audience and demonstrate that process and product can be evaluated using established criteria or rubrics;

Creating a Website with Yahoo! GeoCities is free and easy to accomplish. This documentation provides you with a basic outline on successfully publishing, editing, and uploading files to your Website.

Go to http://GeoCities.yahoo.com and click on the ‘GeoCities Free” heading. At this time you do not require a Geocities Plus or Pro account.

Next, you will need to sign in using your acctcp6_yourname login and password.

Congratulations, you have just set up your Yahoo! GeoCities account. This window takes you into the Control Panel. In addition, this window provides the URL(web address) for your new website.

Logging In Anytime you want to work on your website, all you need to do is log back into the Yahoo! GeoCities site. Go to http://geocities.yahoo.com . In the ‘Sign in’ area type in your username and password (depending on your computer setting, you may not have to log in each time).

Using the Control Panel Yahoo! GeoCities makes it very easy to create, update and manage your website by providing a ‘Control Panel’.

Each of these tabs has specific functionality for your Website. The ‘Home’ tab contains the Getting Started items, Site Status, and Site Activity. Under the Getting Started section is the GeoCities Tour, an excellent overview of the tools.

Click on the ‘GeoCities Tour’ icon. Click on each button at the bottom of the new window to complete the tour.

Starting Your Website Under the ‘Home tab’, click on the ‘Create a Web Site’ icon. This window gives you various options for constructing your Website, click on the ‘Try PageBuilder’ link. This easy to use software allows you to create a fullfeatured site without any HTML coding. You can customize your pages with pictures, files, sounds, and more.

Using PageBuilder: The Basics


The PageBuilder tutorial provided will save you time and energy. Click on the ‘PageBuilder Tutorial’ link to get started. This link will take you to another screen where you will need to click the ‘Begin the tutorial’ button to launch the tutorial.

After you have completed the tutorial, you will return to the main PageBuilder screen. To begin using PageBuilder you should select a template. There are numerous templates to choose from, including a blank template. After looking over the templates click on the one you would like to use for your Website. Once you click on the template, a new window will open informing you that Yahoo! PageBuilder is loading. Depending on your connection speed this may take a few minutes.

After the program had downloaded it will open with the template you selected. If you do not like the template you selected, you can select a different template by clicking on File > New Page from Template.

After you have selected the template for your Website, you should save your first page. This first page is called the ‘index’ page and should function as a table of contents. From this main page, a visitor can access all the other WebPages on your Website. On the PageBuilder toolbar click the ‘Save’ icon and choose index from the dropdown menu. As you continue to make changes to this page, simply click the ‘Save’ button again, this will overwrite your previously saved version.

When you selected the PageBuilder template, you were provided with a generic page layout. There are numerous methods for altering this layout.

To remove an element, select the object (you will know an objected is selected when the handle boxes appear at the corners) and click the Delete button on the PageBuilder toolbar or the delete key on your keyboard.

If you need additional text boxes and want the same formatting as the text boxes already on the Webpage, select an existing text box and click the Duplicate button on the PageBuilder toolbar. You will need to drag the newly created textbox to the appropriate location on the Webpage. To create new elements, simply click on the desired element from the PageBuilder toolbar.

Using PageBuilder: Creating Hyperlinks As with any Webpage, you can create hyperlinks to other WebPages, files, or email addresses. Your Website will most likely use all of the above.

To create a hyperlink:


Highlight the text to be hyperlinked and click on the Link button from the PageBuilder toolbar. This will open the Hot Link window, from this dropdown menu you can choose to link to a Web URL (any Website), My Page (any Webpage you have created with this GeoCities PageBuilder account), Email (have the default email program send email to the specified email address), and My File (any of the documents you create; for example Word files, PowerPoint files, etc.).

To link a Web URL, simply type in the URL in the box to the right. To link to My Page, click on the ‘Choose…’ button and select the desired Webpage from the ‘Pick File’ window. To link to an Email, type in the email address in the box to the right. To link to My File, click on the ‘Choose…’ button and select the desired file from the ‘Pick File’ window.

NOTE: Only files that have been properly uploaded will appear in the ‘Pick File’ window.

Uploading Files In order to link your own personal files, you will need to upload your files to GeoCities.

Go to the GeoCities Control Panel: Create and Update tab. On the ‘Create and Update’ page there is a section labeled ‘File Management Tools’. Within the ‘File Management Tools’ section, click on the ‘Easy Upload’ link.

By clicking the on the ‘Browse…’ button you can select the file to be uploaded. Using this tool you can load more than one file at a time. Once you have selected the files to be uploaded, click the ‘Upload Files’ button.


The website that you construct is valuable not only in learning the technology but use in publicizing your abilities to potential principals. The principal is likely to pick one of you for employment and perhaps pass on names to other principals, so when we ask, "Would you employ this person?" we mean it. Principals want to know about you, goals, background, and technology ability. This is the best way to project that snapshot. Include your web address on your resume.

Please update your website regularly so you will have a worthy website ready for school. State when you have passed your exams, that you have passed 2/4 ACC courses, etc.

Second: Access the program and courses at http://www.austincc.edu/teacher/cohortwork.php

Cohort page: username teacher; password teacher

You will apply for a web page of your own and upload documents to your personal page in the form of a portfolio that remains throughout the training. Consult our Technology Integration Specialist for assistance.

Remember that you are responsible for all course requirements and attendance. Check the training page daily to get the latest updates. When you miss class, you must immediately make up the work. Remember that you must earn an 80 or higher to remain in the program.

Third: Set up a New Educator SBEC Online Account. You must have access to a computer with internet capability. Once you have accessed the worldwide web through the internet, access the SBEC website at http://www.sbec.state.tx.us using your Teacher Certification email address.

1. On the SBEC Main Web page, locate SBEC Online for Educators, and click the link. 2. This directs you to “Why should you create an account with SBEC?” 3. Click on the blue button entitled New Users? Create New Account. 4. You will be directed to the Educator Account Search screen: ∙ Enter your Last Name ∙ Social Security Number


∙ Date of Birth ∙ Educator Prep Program – see screen

Educator Account Search

Why Login to SBEC Online? Before creating or accessing your account we must search our system for prior records. Please enter in the following information so we can create or access your account.

If you do not have a Social Security Number or previously assigned number beginning with a "T" or "P", Click Here

*Last Name: **Social Security Number or previously assigned file number: *Date of Birth: Month: Day: Year: *Application applying for:

: Out of State Certified Applicant (First Time Applicant)

: Out of Country Certified Applicant (First Time Applicant)

: Temporary Teaching Certified Applicant (First Time Applicant)

: Educator Preparation Program Participant & Educational Aide

: Previously Certified

*Required Fields

Click the Search button. The system will search for your records. A search is done to verify that you do not already have an online account set up.

NOTE: If you already have an account set up in the online system, you will receive a message: “A record already exists in our system with that ssn”. If this happens, you would click on the Home button, and it will take you back to the main web page. You will need to repeat steps 1 & 2 then select Login to login as an existing user, and then use your established username and password. If you do not remember them, click on Forgot Password.

For More Options see below:

You can pay for Fingerprinting, Probationary, and Standard teaching certificates. (Access registration with ETS using the link Standards and Testing.) You must create an account with ETS as well. Your entity/Route to certification is Austin Community College ACP.

5. If you are not found in the search or have not set up an account, but do have data in the system, such as prior certificates or tests, you will be directed to the Educator Profile Setup screen.

6. You will then complete or update all required fields. Required fields are indicated by an asterisk (*). They are First & Last Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Ethnicity, and Your Address, City, State, Zip, County and Email address. Click the Continue button. If you have completed all required fields, you will be directed to the Educator NEW Account Setup screen.


7. You will create your unique User Name and Password. The user name and password must be at least 8 characters long and can be numbers or letters. You will need to remember them as you will use them each time you login to the SBEC Online System.

Example: User Name: ftester2 Password: ftester2

8. Once you have entered the username and password, click Continue. You will be directed to the Educator Main Menu where you will be able to apply for certification, view certification records, view examination results, and find other useful information.

Important Note: Educators Must Update Their Mailing Addresses

If you need further assistance, please contact the Texas Education Agency, Division of Credentialing Services toll free at 18888635880, Monday Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm CST.

Once you have paid for EDTC 3000, our staff will upload you to the TEA/SBEC system so that you may register for the approved exams.

Fourth: Explore the SBEC Website: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us.

Standards and Testing Code of Ethics Study Guides for TExES (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards) exams

Study Guides and Preparation Manuals Click the link Standards and Testing. In the drop down menu, find Study Guides and Preparation Manuals. Choose TExES. When the ETS website opens, you will find links to the TOPT and TASCASL. Many exams are now available on CAT (computer access from a testing center) rather than waiting for the paperand pencil dates. The cost is the same, and CAT scores are available within a timely manner. However, you may not take the same test until 60 days later.

Eligible TEXES exams for ACC Teacher Certification Program Candidates:

101 Generalist EC4 102 Bilingual Education Supplemental EC4 081 TOPT 114 Mathematics/Science 48 073 TASC/ASL 115 Mathematics 48 116 Science 48 160 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC12 163 Special Education Supplemental /Special Education EC12

Fifth: Create an account with ETS and register for TExES Exams. www.texes.ets.org.

Austin Community College is your [EPP] and is also an Alternative Certification Program [ACP]

Registration TEA ID Number You need a TEA ID number to register for testing with ETS. Please login into your SBEC Online account, or if you do not have one, you may create a new account by clicking here. Your TEA ID number will be listed in your profile once you have logged in/created your account.


Candidates that are fulfilling the requirements in an SBECapproved Texas educator preparation must receive prior approval to register for an examination. After acceptance in an educator preparation program, candidates will acquire a unique TEA Test ID number (not your social security number) by creating an online account and setting up an educator profile on the SBEC Web site at www.sbec.state.tx.us or by logging on to an existing account to obtain the TEA Test ID number. Then the candidate may go to www.texes.ets.org to register for only those exams approved by the program.

Save the ETS website in your Favorites: www.texes.ets.org. Using that same page, you can: ü Register for tests, view your scores, and find test dates. ü See the registration bulletins. ü Get preparation materials (study guides for certification tests) ü Create your account with them for testing and reporting. From that page you must CREATE AN

ACCOUNT with ETS (Educational Testing Service).

Instructions for Registering for the TExES tests with ETS.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN YOU FINISH:

PRINT THE SCREEN TO REMEMBER WHAT YOU ENTERED. EMAIL THE INFORMATION OR PRINTED SCREEN THAT YOU SUBMITTED TO BE SURE THAT IT MATCHES WHAT WILL BE APPROVED.

STEPS:

1. Update your profile at SBEC including your email. The email that you will enter is ___________________@yahoo. The test is ___________________________________. 2. Get your TEA ID from the SBEC website's opening page. 3. Register with ETS. You will need your TEA ID and ETS information. 4. When entering your information to register, you MUST USE THE INFORMATION that MATCHES OUR PROGRAM (ACP)

Sixth: Repeat Step 5 for each exam you take. You will only be allowed to take one exam at a time, so register and pay for the exam in a timely manner (regular registration date).

The first test is the Content. Because you have already met the State standards regarding transcript hours, you know the material. Although we will have online assistance and a TExES class, you are accountable for knowing the content. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses and continue to study with your particular study group or independently.

Important Message about Creating Your Profile!!!!!!

The information you provide when creating your profile on this site MUST match the information provided by your Educator Preparation Program (EPP) for the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) database.

Austin Community College is your EPP and ACP.

Your TEA ID number (or Testing ID number), first name, last name, date of birth, and route to testing code must match the SBEC database. If it does not, you will receive an error message. If you receive an error message when you create your profile, please recheck your entries or contact your EPP to confirm your information.


Not passing the Content test will slow down your progress. You will not be allowed to take another test until you pass the content, so not passing will mean that you must retake the failed test at the next testing opportunity. You must have the ability to register and pay for any test so that you can stay on schedule.

Please bring your content exam score sheet to our office when you do not pass the exam. We will work with you on remediation by analyzing your score sheet and finding resources that will assist you.

Once you have paid for EDTC 3000, our staff will upload you to the TEA/SBEC system so that you may register for the approved exams.

Important deadlines for testing: ü Content exam should be taken in December or January. Once you pass the exam, you are

considered “Highly Qualified” and will be interviewed for a position. ü PPR exam should be taken in May, after EDTC 3000 course and before the Summer

Institute. ü For bilingual candidates, the TOPT (oral proficiency test) is available on the computer at the

testing center. We have online assistance for that test on our COOL website for Educational Resources and Training.

ü After the Summer Institute training, Bilingual and Special Education candidates will take the Bilingual Supplemental/ Special Education exams.

Seventh & Final Step: Fingerprinting & Probationary Certificate should be completed by the end of March.

Fingerprinting processes Certification Requirements

USING THE EDUCATOR ACCOUNT TO APPLY AND PAY FOR

A. Probationary Certificate: You will apply and pay SBEC for probationary (March) and standard teaching certificates (April of intern year) as well as fingerprinting fees ($47) using your online Educator Account.

B. Fingerprinting: You must pay SBEC for the Fingerprinting prior to making an appointment to be fingerprinted. You will receive an email from SBEC that contains a document (FAST Pass) that allows you to use Identix as your vendor for the digital fingerprinting.

Then make an appointment with the vendor, IDENTIX, present the (FAST Pass) at the appointment, and pay the vendor a fee of $9.95 for the fingerprinting service. The average turnaround time for completion of the digital fingerprint process is 48 hours. (Fees may change.)

Do not contact IDENTIX directly for fingerprinting information. The Austin site is not able to provide information about appointments. To schedule an appointment, for questions about fingerprinting or your appointment, call tollfree 18884672080. The Austin site is located at 7940 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin 78757.

For information about IDENTIX visit the website at: http://www.identix.com/iis/locations_tx.html


* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Technology for Teachers

Current teachers must be able to use technology, teach students how to use technology, and even fix what’s broke! All schools have websites and expect their teachers to have sites that provide information regarding schedules, homework, special projects and deadlines, and information about themselves.

The Center for Teacher Certification provides numerous experiences for new teachers to be prepared before the school year begins, by setting up a website, designing, and uploading documents that will be used during the school year.

Your campus and school may have the latest, cutting edge equipment or older equipment that is not usable. You are expected to “make it work” and use the technology for communication, keeping grades and attendance, allowing students to learn technology skills and use the Internet as a resource.

Standards

Find the Technology Standards at the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) at http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/standtest/standards/techapps_allbegtch.pdf . Note that: These Technology Applications standards are expected of ALL beginning teachers and will be incorporated into the EC12 TExES exam for Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities.

As shown below, the basic competences are laid out, with following pages dedicated to specific competencies. Download the document and check through your current technology skills.

Name: Alexandra Alissa Adams

SSN: 111002222

Educator Application Date: 3/15/2008

Entity Applied to: 227502 Austin Community College

Entity Recommendation Date:

SBEC Certification Date:

Subject Applied For: Math 812

Proposed Certifications:


All About your ACCeID

"Simplify, Simplify, Simplify"

This new ACCeID will provide you with one ID and password to access most ACC applications.

For assistance on ACC technology, contact www.austin.edu/helpdesk for hours and contact information.

The first applications that will utilize your ACCeID are:

• ACC Online Services • Blackboard • ACC Library Services • Wireless access on campus

Additional applications and resources will be added throughout the implementation process. You will know when to use your ACCeID when you see the ACCeID key logo on the login page

Getting Started with your ACCeID

"I'm ready to use my ACCeID! "

• You will know to use your ACCeID when you see this icon on a login page for any ACC online resource or application:


• Your ACCeID will consist of the first letter of your official first name followed by your 7digit ID number. Your 7digit ID number can be found on one of the following:

o ACC ID Card o Student Grade Mailer o Fee Statement o Pay Advice/Check Stub o ACC Online Services

• Faculty, staff, and students will choose their own password, which must be changed regularly. • Your password will be easy to change through a website called ACCeID Manager.

ACCeID Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ACC changing to an ACCeID? With ACC’s expanded use of online systems, faculty, staff, and students have had to maintain multiple usernames and passwords for access to all of the systems required to conduct business. To make this process a little easier, ACC is implementing a password management system. This system unifies the usernames and passwords for many ACC applications into a single database, allows users to easily change their passwords, and allows ACC to quickly disable an account should a user’s account be compromised.

Where will I use my ACCeID? The first applications that will utilize this new ACCeID and password are: Blackboard, Library Services, ACC Online Services, and Wireless accesss. Other systems and resources will continue to be added throughout the implementation process such as VPN access, ACCetime, ACCe staffing, etc. The future goal of this project is to provide a single signon interface, which is one username and password, for all applications for the ACC community.

How will I know when to use my new ACCeID? You will know to use your ACCeID and password when you see this icon on a login page:

Why do I have to change my ACCeID password? The reason why a periodic password change is required is to ensure that ACC meets its responsibility to provide security for student and employee records and personal data. Unlike a student accessing their online information or an individual accessing their online banking or credit card information, an ACC employee may have online access to all student and/or employee records in a system.


Why do I have to change my ACCeID password so often? By requiring periodic password changes, ACC can reduce the risk of sensitive information being obtained and used outside its intended purpose within the college.

What if I forget my ACCeIDpassword? Your password will be easy to change through an online area called ACCeID Manager.

Can I change my ACCeID? No your ACCeID will always be the same and keeps you unique in our system. It is the first initial of your first name and your unique ACC ID# printed on your id card.

How do I activate my new ACCeID account? Please see the following website for more information: www.austincc.edu/acceid. This site includes a tutorial to activate your new ACCeID. If you still have problems, please contact the Help Desk at 2234357.

In the meantime, you can use the telephone registration system to change your schedule and pay for classes. For t elephone registration hours and instructions, visit: http://www.austincc.edu/support/admissions/telephoneregistration.php

How long does it take for email changes in Online Services to get to Blackboard? Email is updated to Blackboard twice a day.

Connecting to the ACCStudent Wireless Network

Before attempting to connect to the Austin Community College Wireless Network you must first activate your ACCeID login. To activate your ACCeID please visit the following link.

http://www.austincc.edu/acceid/

You can visit this link from any ACC Library computer, IRT Computer Center or from home.

These instructions assume you have a laptop with wireless capability. If you are not sure, please contact the manufacturer of your laptop or refer to the documentation that came with it.

You must also be in a location in the college that is within range of the ACC wireless access points. Libraries and common areas (lounges) all should have wireless coverage.

1. Open your normal Internet browser. 2. If you get a “Page not Found” error go to step 5. 3. If you get a Website Security Certificate error choose the continue option (even if it says “not

recommended”). 4. The “Austin Community College Wireless Network” logon page should open. Use your ACCeID to

logon. You should now be able to browse the Internet and read email. No further setup is required. 5. If you do not automatically connect to the ACCStudent wireless network, you must select the ACCStudent

wireless network from your wireless connection utility list. 6. Different Operating Systems and wireless network cards have different setup procedures. Generally all you

have to do is: 1. Open your Wireless connection utility. 2. Choose “ACCStudent”


3. You should then have the option to connect to that network. 4. The default settings should work. 5. Open a browser and continue with step 3 above.

7. If you have trouble with the above steps you may take your laptop into the IRT Computer Center and the Computer Lab Support Technician there can help you. They cannot do any more than help you walk through these steps. If you require more assistance you will need to call your computer manufacturer or wireless hardware tech support.

Note: The ACCStudent wireless network uses "overtheair" communications and may be subject to unauthorized interception and are not inherently secure. We therefore cannot guarantee the privacy of your data and communications while using the ACC wireless service.


List the skills you need in learning, applying, or mastering those skills. We provide Saturday School once per month for time with the technology instructor to assist you.

* * * * *

The Teacher Certification program covers these topics:

1.10s use a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk/disc, modem, CDROM, and joystick;

1.14s discuss copyright laws, violations, and issues including, but not limited to, computer hacking, computer piracy, intentional virus setting, and invasion of privacy (EDTC 3000);

1.16s demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use of electronic information and products while in an individual classroom, lab, or on the Internet or an intranet (EDTC 3000);

2.6s determine and employ methods to evaluate electronic information for accuracy and validity;

2.7s resolve information conflicts and validate information by accessing, researching, and comparing data from multiple sources (Summer Institute);

3.3s plan, create, and edit databases by defining fields, entering data, and designing layouts appropriate for reporting (EDTC 3000 and Summer Institute);

3.4s demonstrate proficiency in the use of multimedia authoring programs by creating linear or nonlinear projects incorporating text, audio, video, and graphics (EDTC 3000 and Summer Institute);

3.7s integrate two or more productivity tools, including, but not limited to, tables, charts and graphs, graphics from paint or draw programs, and mail merge, into a document (Summer Institute);

3.11s participate in electronic communities as a learner, initiator, and contributor (email and websites) (all classes);


3.14s use technology in selfdirected activities to create products for and share products with defined audiences (all courses);

3.16s design and implement procedures to track trends, set time lines, and review/evaluate progress for continual improvement in process and product (EDTC 3005);

4.1s use productivity tools, such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures, or reports, to create effective document files for defined audiences (EDTC 3000 and Summer Institute);

4.2s demonstrate the use of a variety of layouts in a database, including horizontal and vertical layouts, to communicate information appropriately (EDTC 3005);

4.3s create a variety of spreadsheet layouts containing descriptive labels and page settings (EDTC 3000 and Summer Institute);

4.10s determine and employ technology specifications to evaluate projects for design, content delivery, purpose, and audience and demonstrate that process and product can be evaluated using established criteria or rubrics (all courses);

4.12s evaluate products for relevance to the assignment or task (all courses).

5.1s plan applicationsbased technology lessons using a range of instructional strategies for individuals and small/whole groups (Summer Institute);

5.2s identify and address equity issues related to the use of technology, including, but not limited to, gender, ethnicity, language, disabilities, and student access to technology (EDTC 3000 and Summer Institute);

5.4s develop and implement, using technology applications, tasks that emphasize collaboration and teamwork among members of a structured group or project team (all courses);

5.5s provide adequate time for teaching the Technology Applications TEKS (Summer Institute);

5.6s identify and use resources to keep current with technology education;

5.7s create projectbased learning activities that integrate the Technology Applications TEKS into the curriculum and meet the Technology Applications TEKS benchmarks (Summer Institute);

5.8s follow guidelines for the legal and ethical use of technology resources (all courses);

5.9s select and use developmentally appropriate instructional practices, activities, and materials to improve student learning of the Technology Applications TEKS;

5.11s teach students how to locate, retrieve, and retain contentrelated information from a range of texts and technologies (Summer Institute);

5.12s teach students how to locate the meanings and pronunciations of unfamiliar contentrelated words using appropriate sources, such as dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries (Summer Institute);

5.13s use technology tools to perform administrative tasks such as taking attendance, maintaining grade books, and facilitating communication (EDTC 3000 and Summer Institute);

5.14s evaluate appropriately students’ projects and portfolios using formal and informal assessment methods (Grading online course);


5.15s collect observable and measurable data to gauge student progress and adjust instruction in Technology Applications (EDTC 3005);

Notes:

ACC Technology Projects

Excel Spreadsheets

Keeping student data on spreadsheets is an excellent way to design necessary forms needed for the classroom. Once you have established your spreadsheet/workbook, you can keep up with grades, attendance, textbook checkout, benchmark scores, group collaborations, field trip releases, etc. As part of your EDTC 3000 course, you will set up a template to display on your website and use during your training and internship. Additional pages of a spreadsheet keep student information together for easy access.

Tutorials can be found at http://www.stedwards.edu/it_dept/competency/tutorial.html and http://www.internet4classrooms.com/online.htm. For additional help, make an appointment with the Technology Instructor for Saturday School assistance.

3.3s plan, create, and edit databases by defining fields, entering data, and designing layouts appropriate for reporting;

4.3s create a variety of spreadsheet layouts containing descriptive labels and page settings;

5.13s use technology tools to perform administrative tasks such as taking attendance, maintaining grade books, and facilitating communication; eg:

Name 1Aug 8Aug 15Aug 5Sep 19Sep 3Oct 17Oct 31Oct Total/32 Cathy 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 e 28 Dave 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 30 Cliff 4 4 0 4 4 4 4 4 28 Tim 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 30 Melissa 4 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 28 Melanie 4 4 2 2 4 4 4 4 28 Alicia 2 2 4 4 0 0 0 0 12 Jason 4 4 4 4 0 4 0 0 20 Jim 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 32 Adilia 4 2 0 2 4 4 2 4 22 Susan 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 32 Amalia 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 30 Sheri 4 4 4 2 0 4 4 0 22 Darlene 4 4 4 4 4 0 4 0 24 Karen 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 32 George 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 32 Dwayne 4 4 4 4 0 4 4 4 28 Marc 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 30


EDTC 3005 will take student information from the first semester internship and become a project based on student data, analysis, and intervention.

3.7s integrate two or more productivity tools, including, but not limited to, tables, charts and graphs, graphics from paint or draw programs, and mail merge, into a document;

3.16s design and implement procedures to track trends, set time lines, and review/evaluate progress for continual improvement in process and product (EDTC 3005);

4.2s demonstrate the use of a variety of layouts in a database, including horizontal and vertical layouts, to communicate information appropriately; eg:

Student

Last Year's TAKS 6 Weeks Grades Notes and Analysis

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th (in progress)

T/Q HW T/Q HW T/Q HW T/Q HW T/Q HW

Crystal 62 26 45 89 86 50 71 84 77

Crystal came during the second sixweeks, and had attendance problems at her previous school. She had missed most of the first term, so she was quite behind. When she applies herself, she does well.

PowerPoint Presentations

4.1s use productivity tools, such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations, newsletters, brochures, or reports, to create effective document files for defined audiences;

5.1s plan applicationsbased technology lessons using a range of instructional strategies for individuals and small/whole groups;

5.4s develop and implement, using technology applications, tasks that emphasize collaboration and teamwork among members of a structured group or project team.

Since most PC users have access to PowerPoint software, the format can be helpful for presentations made during training, teaching applications, and student presentations. Start with a design template, color selection, and add text, pictures, and media to the slides. Polish the presentation with the addition of animation, slide transition, insertion of video, etc. Using this for students to learn strategies, vocabulary, and procedures is helpful in the classroom.

Screen Shots


5.1s plan applicationsbased technology lessons using a range of instructional strategies for individuals and small/whole groups;

Depending on your PC and software, you can take screenshots of internet information and other electronic data for sharing with others. This document uses screenshots for showing directions and “what the screen looks like” as you navigate Yahoo, SBEC, etc.

http://support.math.arizona.edu/howto/takescreenshots.php

http://www.macosxhints.com/dlfiles/DirectScreenshots.pdf

http://www.softech.com/products/generaltips/gentip__TakingScreenshots.pdf

http://lifehacker.com/software/windowsvista/windowsvistatiptakescreenshotswiththesnippingtool 228885.php

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screenshot#Microsoft_Windows

Pressing the Print Screen key captures a screenshot of the entire desktop area, and places it in the clipboard. Pressing the combination of AltPrint Screen captures only the current active window. Screenshots captured this way do not include the mouse pointer. By default, Windows does not save the screenshot to an image file; the user is required to paste the image into a separate imaging program (such as Microsoft Paint which is builtin) for saving. As of Windows XP, it is no longer possible to take screenshots of fullscreen DOS windows without other software. Windows Vista includes a utility called Snipping Tool, first introduced in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. It is a screencapture tool, that allows for taking screenshots (called snips) of windows, rectangular areas, or a freeform area. Snips can then be annotated, saved as an image file or as an HTML page, or emailed. For programmatic access, application developers can use GDI, DirectX or the Windows Media Encoder API to capture the screen. [edit] X Window System

gnomescreenshot (German version) in Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS using Gnome 2.14.3 Since XWindow System itself is not a desktop environment and only includes a very basic set of programs, methods of taking screenshots vary greatly on the platform. While xwd(1) is the closest "standard" way to do it in the X Window System, most people use other bundled utilities to achieve the task due to their ease of use. xwd On systems running the X Window System the standard utility to dump an image of an X Window is xwd(1), xwd produces an XWD image. KSnapshot is the default screen grabbing utility in the K Desktop Environment. gnomescreenshot is the default screen grabbing utility in GNOME. [edit] Video screen captures None of the major operating systems have builtin mechanisms to record videos of the screen (recording how the user moves his mouse around, clicks icons, types text etc. as a movie). A multitude of utilities have come up to fill this void, though. Grab (software) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grab_%28software%29 Jump to: navigation, search

Grab


Grab's timed screenshot dialogue box

Developer: Apple Computer

Latest release: 1.3 (90) / 2006

OS: Mac OS X

Genre: screen capture

Website: http://www.apple.com/macosx/

Grab is an application created by Apple Computer. In Mac OS X, Grab is used to take screenshots of the user's computer. Grab is also present in OS X's progenitors NeXTSTEP and OPENSTEP. It supports capturing a marquee section, whole window, whole screen and timed screen. Grab can be found in the utilities folder under Applications. Just type in /Applications/Utilities/Grab.app in your Finder. The Grab utility can also be found in the Finder menu item, then selecting Services, then going to Grab. The default image format for screenshot taken by Grab is TIFF, but it is also possible to save the image in other formats from Preview. Click Save As, then select the preferred image format. [edit] Mac OS X specifics As of Mac OS X v10.4, Preview now has a Grab submenu in the File menu, with selection, window and timed screen. In Mac OS X, it is also possible to save screenshots directly to the Desktop in .pdf format (earlier versions of OS X) or .png format (later versions), using keystrokes shown below. It is not possible to use this software while DVD Player is open. [edit] Shortcuts Action Shortcut

Take a picture of the whole screen Shift3 (hold ctrl key to save the image into the clipboard)

Take a picture of part of the screen

Shift4, then drag to select the area you want in the picture. To cancel, press Escape.

Take a picture of a window, a menu, the menu bar, or the Dock.

Press Shift4, then press the Space bar. Move the pointer over the area you want so that it's highlighted, then click. To drag to select the area instead, press the Space bar again. To cancel, press Escape .

Scanning Documents

Scanning student documents is part of using data well. EDTC 3005 expects student copies from fall benchmarks, midyear benchmark, and March benchmarks. Once you see that students are making minimal progress, start interventions to assist them to catch up and move forward as quickly as possible. Scanning the work will give teacher, parent, student, and administrator an easy way to note specific progress made.


Using any scanner save as .jpg file or .tiff when possible. This type of file can be repositioned easily by using “Format Picture” and format – square. Keep the size of the file as small as possible so that you can easily email

and store student documents. Contact your technology instructor for more information.

Technology Assessments and Rubric

Your technology instructor will assess your progress during EDTC 3000, assessing your electronic work as displayed on your website (see Scope and Sequence for dates). We suggest that you update your website monthly. Other assessments will be taken at various times during your training and internship. EDTC 3005 requires spreadsheets and presentation of the data as an electronic and hard copy portfolio. This project will be shared with your principal as a part of your PDAS, showing the acquisition of data, analysis, and intervention with students.


Electronic Portfolio

Due on your website by April 30, 10 PM. This comprises your final exam (project) grade.

Student name _____________________________ website: __________________________________

Technology Design and Usability

25 pts

Working Links and demonstration of teacher abilities

25 points

Updated, final documents without grammar or mechanics issues.

25 points

Excellent insight into teacher abilities, both technical, student centered plans, and ability to handle students with a good sense of humor and sense of fairness.

25 points

Final exam/portfolio grade: ________________ Instructor notes:


Peer Evaluation Hard copy of this form due on the last day of class

Name __________________________ Address http://GeoCities.yahoo.com/acctcp6__________________

The main question is: Would I hire you, based on your website, information, experience, and potential? Use the rubric to assess 5 peers who are competing for positions in the greater Austin area.

Peer 1 Name Website:

Excellent insight into teacher abilities, both technical, studentcentered plans, and ability to handle students with a good sense of humor and sense of fairness. 100 pts

Overall, peer site gives positive view of peer teaching abilities and potential for student achievement.

80 pts

Peer is not as exciting as he/she is in person. More personality and information needed to assure that peer is ready for next year. 70 pts.

Peer grade




80 pts


Peer grade




80 pts


Peer grade




80 pts


Peer grade




80 pts


Peer grade


Technology Assessment Rubric 1 Name __________________________ Address http://GeoCities.yahoo.com/acctcp6__________________

(Be cautious about posting personal information.)

Assessment 1: Great Average Poor Total

Design and Usability 10 points each 5 points each 0 points each

*functioning links

All links on page are functioning and point to available and active websites

Most links on page are functioning and point to available and active websites

Many links on page are not functioning and do not point to available and active websites

10

*colors to contrast the text size and colors used can easily be read

Most of the text size and colors used can easily be read

It is difficult to read the text size and colors used

10

*page title

Meaningful title given to each page; remember the title and filename are not the same

A title is provided, however, it gives users little insight as to webpage purpose No title given to page

10

*navigation All navigation of WebPages is easy and obvious to follow

Most of the navigation is easy and obvious to follow

The navigation is difficult to find and follow

10

*professionalism

Site shows teacher preparedness and professionalism reflecting legal and ethical use of technology

Site can be more organized or "cleaner" to show professionalism, some evidence of copyright fraud

Site does not show preparedness or professionalism, shows copyright fraud

10

Main Page (index.html)

* short intro

The index page provides a short and clear introduction to yourself and teaching

Introduction is not clear or professional No introduction provided

10

*links to useful sites

There are at least at least 5 links relative to teaching/subject matter that will be used for upcoming school year/preparation and for student learning of technology TEKS.

There are less than 5 links relative to teaching/subject matter; some are helpful for students learning technology and TEKS.

There are no links relative to teaching/subject matter.

10

*resume and photo Resume and photo is updated and successfully posted

Photo adequate; resume successfully posted but not updated No photo or resume posted

10

*link to separate ETDC Assignment page

EDTC Assignment link (separate webpage where all your assignments will be uploaded) is provided and functioning

EDTC Assignment link (separate webpage where all your assignments will be uploaded) is provided but not functioning

No EDTC Assignment link is provided

10

Evidence of use of technology

Website documents and design show use of digital camera, scanner, and graphics, audio, video, and other technology.

Some technology used other than word processing

No use of technology other than word processing.

10

Notes: Total

100


Technology Assessment Rubric 2

Name __________________________ Address http://GeoCities.yahoo.com/acctcp6__________________

(Be cautious about posting personal information.)

Assessment 2: Great Average Poor Total

Assignment 1 criteria improved from last assessment; resume and links updated

Assignment 1 criteria still in place, some updates and improvements.

Assignment 1 criteria still in place, no updates. 30

Projects

*page setup

Meaningful title provided to page as well as a consistent look and feel in relation to the index.html

Meaningful title provided to page with inconsistent look and feel in relation to the index.html

No title given to page and page is not consistent in look and feel to the index.html

10

“My Experience with Students” Final draft, properly uploaded Not uploaded

10

*Lesson Plans Properly uploaded Not uploaded 10

Lab School Students Spreadsheet

Properly uploaded, with formatting, header and footer, explanations, graphics.

Properly loaded but missing some criteria. No uploaded

10

PowerPoint Presentation

Properly uploaded, with "best practices" of font, use of background, graphics, data, stands on its own. Not uploaded

10

Screenshot Presentation (PP or Word Processing)

Screenshot used to assist learning material; scaled down by cropping unneeded borders, large enough to read. Not uploaded

5

Spring Field Experiences report/essay.

Positive field experience report showing relevance

10

Additional information/links that add personality to the web page.

5

Evaluation Notes:

Total 100