Please use this side to self-assess your professional, INDIVIDUAL technology use.

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		Presentation - Written and Multi-media
	Awareness	I use word-processing documents for different purposes. I am able to access websites and use information as needed.
	Exploration	I use word-processing applications and can include tables and/or graphs as needed. I can send and open attachments and photos using e-mail
	Infusion	I use presentation software for teaching and can import pictures. I can also create templates (for tasks such as newsletters). I use and update a web-based BBoard.
	Integration	I plan and use WebQuests and prepare and model lessons using multi-media tools. I use technology in planning and executing my lessons and assessments.

	PC Mac	File Management in a Networked Environment
	Awareness	I am aware of the login/logout procedure and use it to access and protect private and shared folders. I am aware of the District’s Acceptable Use Policies.
	Exploration	I use the network frequently and model observance of the Acceptable Use Policies. I store (save) and retrieve files on Athena (the teachers’ server) and can access public documents for data entry.
	Infusion	I use the network to access Athena daily; I organize my work into folders/subfolders for ease of use; I access files stored on a file server other than Athena; I collaborate with other teachers in my building; I can post assignment templates for student use.
	Integration	I use the network for all of the above and demonstrate an understanding of our network hierarchy including file servers, server functions, assigned login rights, and navigation to different servers to access files as needed.

		Electronic Research
	Awareness	I use electronic research for particular tasks at school and am aware of our school’s website and the resources it provides for electronic research. I understand how the PPS Employee Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) relates to my use of copyrighted material.
	Exploration	I explore resources available for research provided by school’s library website and explore an array of professional teacher resources online within all parameters of the PPS AUP.
	Infusion	I use online opportunities to enhance my knowledge in a curricular area and I use appropriate citation of electronic research materials as needed.
	Integration	I use electronic resources as readily as print resources for research and I incorporate electronic resources into my own professional growth via educational newsletters, discussion groups, use of online lesson plans/rubrics, etc.

		Electronic Communication
	Awareness	I access e-mail frequently and create/respond to e-mails. I am aware of Portland Public Schools’ Acceptable Use Policies and I am aware of “Netiquette.” I am aware of Teacher BBoards and I may have a homepage set up.
	Exploration	I access e-mail daily, use e-mail to communicate and collaborate with others (within PPS and without), attach and detach files to and from e-mails, and manage folders in e-mail account. My behaviors reflect observance of PPS Acceptable Use Policies. I have developed a BBoard with pictures, file attachments, and postings to Homework folder and I update/maintain this BBoard frequently.
	Infusion	I problem solve within the WebAccess e-mail account environment as needed. I have developed a Teacher BBoard that may include: table cell links and or files, an organized Homework Folder with subfolders and individualized postings, and a classroom online calendar. I have customized my BBoard with backgrounds or animations and I update/maintain this BBoard daily. I understand the basic behaviors of web published documents on my BBoard.
	Integration	I can problem solve within GroupWise Client e-mail environment, (if available) and can customize the GroupWise Client environment, (if available). I have developed a Teacher BBoard to include various multimedia components: text, animations, QuickTime movies, Voice files, etc. I understand the basic properties of web publishing/editing in so far as formatting information to be included and posted on BBoard.

		Organizing of Information with Spreadsheets and Databases
	Awareness	I can read from and add data to a database (such as File Maker Pro Report Cards, MEA Reports, etc.) that has been created by others. I am familiar with spreadsheets and have had some interaction with this type of file.
	Exploration	I can use database templates to organize student data. I can create a simple database or spreadsheet.
	Infusion	I am able to sort and find data from a database as needed. I can create spreadsheet charts to keep track of this data, and I can use formulas as needed.
	Integration	My instruction is driven by assessment-data gathered, stored, and manipulated in many different ways from a teacher/district or state-created database or spreadsheet. I am able to create different layouts and reports as needed from this data.