I.+Technology+Operations+and+Concepts

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

A. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers). Candidates:
 * 1) 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.
 * 2) provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs.

B. Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. Candidates:
 * 1) Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts.

** Technology facilitators (TF) need an in-depth knowledge of technology in order to teach technology. The TF should provide teachers with online/video tutorials on tech topics, provide professional development opportunities to model how teachers should seamlessly integrate technology into their content area. **


 * Examples to know: (pg. 18) **
 * **identifying the different types of hardware devices available for use (such as computers, handhelds, mobile phones, MP3 players, scanners, printers, flash drives, ad DVD/video players) and selecting them to accomplish appropriate tasks**
 * **identifying and using basic computer components (such as CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse and USB ports)**
 * **using the common features of computer operating systems (such as launching programs, finding files, creating folders, organizing the desktop, opening and closing windows, and toggling between windows)**
 * **practicing proper care and maintenance procedures for computing devices (such as starting up and shutting down systems, mounting and ejecting peripherals, charging batteries, and transporting and storing computers)**
 * **mastering the use of common features and functions of computer software (such as open file, save file, print, copy, cut and paste)**
 * **applying basic troubleshooting techniques to solve minor problems (such as freeze, force quit, and select printer) and referencing hardware and software documentation to solve problems and complete routine maintenance**
 * **identifying the types of software that are available and selecting the most appropriate software tools for specific tasks**
 * **understanding the common features of Internet browsers, search engines, and communication tools (such as e-mail, IM, blogs, and wikis) and using these tools to find information and interact with others synchronously and asynchronously**
 * **understanding basic networking and infrastructure concepts enabling expanded information and communication concepts in schools (such as Internet connectivity, LAN/WAN designs, wireless versus wired infrastructure, routers, and switches)**

**Resources to learn more:** [] []
 * ** This site provides a variety of free online tutorials for various computer programs and web resources. **
 * ** Another great site that provides directions for understanding basic computer programs and operations. **