First Name: 

            Last Name:                      

            You are:      Mentor    Protégé

            School/Institution: 

            College (if Towson Faculty):  (COE, CLA, CSM, etc.)

            County (if PDS):  

           Please rate your current skills in the following areas:

Skill Area	No Experience	Basic Experience	Intermediate/ Average Experience	Advanced Experience	Professional/ Expert Experience	Don't Use
General Computer Use:
Word Processing:
Use of Windows 95/98/2000:
Use of Mac OS:
Computer Graphics/editing (e.g. Photoshop, Photo Editor):
Internet:
E-mail communications:
Spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel):
Statistical Software (e.g. SPSS):
Online Instruction (e.g. Blackboard):
Foreign language software:
Software authoring tools (e.g. Director, Toolbook):
Other:  Level of Understanding on the above item.
Assistive Technology: Software Applications
Database Software (e.g. Access):
Presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint):
Web page editing software (e.g. FrontPage, Netscape Composer):
Digital Camera:
Scanner:
Audio/video Editing (e.g. Casablanca, Avio):
Internet streaming media (e.g. RealPlayer):

 

Current Technology Integration in the Classroom	Not Used	Used Once or Twice	Use Occasionally	Use often	Use all the time
Use computer/multimedia in lesson presentations and instruction
Use internet for classroom learning and research
Teach courses online
Use discussion boards
Post course information in Blackboard or on a website
Maintain a course website
Have my students create/maintain a website on which they could post course assignments

Check the box that best describes your preferred learning style

	Am given a manual with detailed, step-by-step directions so that I can read and refer to it when I am learning at my own pace.	Have access to videotapes or a computer tutorial with guided lessons and demos that I can access on my own time.	Can view a demonstration and participate in a hands-on activity related to the subject matter with a group of people whose skills are the same level as mine.	Have time to experiment with the material on my own time and have someone to consult with when I encounter problems.	Can share ideas and questions with others who have developed their skills and are willing to serve as a guide for me.
When learning new skills, I find I learn best if I ……

 

Please use this Rating Scale for the following items Check the box that Best reflects your current  skill level

Rating Scale Possible Instructional Strategies	I am unfamiliar with this strategy	I have begun using this strategy	I routinely use this strategy	I can develop, evaluate and refine this strategy	Does not apply
Develop a needs assessment for assessing personal strengths in regard to technology implementation in my teaching.
Select appropriate digital content (e.g. use of multimedia, Internet, etc.) to create student-centered learning environments.
Use technology to differentiate instruction.
In my own teaching, through modeling and direct instruction, I am transferring knowledge of technology integration to my teacher education students.
Utilize a variety of peripherals (e.g. digital cameras, scanners) to enhance presentations and instruction.
Identify classroom management techniques for the use of technology that will maximize time on task and ensure an equitable experience for all students.
Locate and evaluate sample web-based projects that may be integrated in the curriculum.
Develop an original, interactive, multimedia, or web-based learning project.
Understand how to use digital and/or assistive technologies (web-based/multimedia) to meet individual learning needs.

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