TSA

Part 1: Technology Skills

1. Use terminology related to computers and technology appropriately in written and oral communications. 4
2. Describe and implement basic troubleshooting techniques for computer systems with related peripheral devices. 3
3. Describe and implement basic troubleshooting techniques for computer systems related to connecting to a network, including the Internet.3
4. Describe and implement basic troubleshooting techniques for configuring a computer to server such as Web servers, email servers, and FTP servers.2
5. Select and use desktop and online applications effectively in teaching.1

Part 2: Pedagogical Competencies

1. Promote, support, and model technology-enhanced experiences to support learning.1
2. Promote, support, and model the use of technology and digital resources in authentic problem solving.1
3. Promote, support, and model the effective use of technology to find and evaluate digital resources for learning.1
4. Promote, support and model the ethical and legal use and adaptation of digital resources (copyright and attribution) that have been created by others.1
5. Promote, support, and model the use of technology for creative and innovative learning.1
6. Promote, support, and model the use of technology in collaborative learning including knowledge building and the demonstration of learning.1
7. Promote, support, and model collaborative learning using technology in both face-to-face and online environments.2
8. Promote, support, and model the use of technology to encourage discussion and interaction around learning.1
9. Promote, support and model the use of technology to enable self-directed learning.1
10. Promote, support, and model the use of technology to address different learning styles.1
11. Use a variety of assessment tools related to both subject specific and technology learning outcomes, and use those assessments for both student evaluation and shaping teaching and learning practices.1
12. Create assessment rubrics that contain performance criteria related to technology learning outcomes.1

Part 3: Communications

1. Feel comfortable communicating in writing and have high-quality written communication skills.4
2. Promote, support, and model appropriate online etiquette and help students identify appropriate and inappropriate online behaviour.1
3. Promote, support, and model the use of online technologies to help students become more aware of global issues, human issues, cultural differences, and equity.1
4. Promote, support, and model the use of both synchronous and asynchronous communication tools and learning environments.1
5. Use technology to communicate with students, educators, parents, and local and global communities.3

Part 4: Professional Development Activities

1. Identify activities and resources to support regular professional growth related to teaching and learning with technology.2
2. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.2
3. Identify and participate in professional organizations and groups that support the field of teaching and learning with technology.1
4. Stay abreast of current and emerging technologies related to teaching and learning with technology.1
5. Experiment with current and emerging technologies related to teaching and learning with technology.1
6. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others, employing a variety of teaching and learning strategies using technology.1

Tags: 1.2, EDDL 5101