1.1	I am familiar with COBOL, FORTRAN,BASIC programming languages. I am proficient in WORD, PUBLISHER. I have WINDOWS 3.1 on my computer and also use WINDOWS 98 at school.
1.2	I use the computer keyboard to input data to my computer,; save information on the hard drive or floppy; and print it out as hard copy.
1.3	I use Gradebook to enter student grades, Publisher to produce publications, Geometria for Geometry and WORD.
1.4	Not all computers are compatible. The computer I have at home is 3.1 and files I save from WORKS to a floppy will not be compatible with the later versions of WINDOWS. It is IBM compatible and I can send internet messages so I should be able to e-mail a file to myself and use it.
1.5	I want to save a file because if I don’t it will be lost. I want to enter data into a computer via a keyboard and see it on a monitor. I download files to get hard copies from a printer.
1.6	During 557 I created a webquest file, modified it daily, saved it each day on a floppy, and printed it out on hard copy.
1.7	A tape records sound waves in magnetic form exactly as they are heard while a compact disc converts that to 1’s and 0’s (a digital format before recording it.
1.8	I use URL’s in creating webquest to make a website ‘HOT’ so that anyone can visit it just by clicking the mouse.
1.9	Local Area Networks(LAN) could refer to a school district that has all its teachers and administrators connected to the same network inhouse. WAN might refer to a world wide network such as Department of Defense. Internet refers to World Wide Web system of communication. Intranet refers to a smaller net system.
1.10	I use the mouse, keyboard, disk, modem ,CD-ROM and joystick.
1.11	I am aware of the necessity for practicing good posture when using a computer, because my sister has a back and neck injury as a result of on the job computer usage. Her work station was not compatible to her stature. I took a typing class in high school and am a good typist.
1.12	The computer is programmed to recognize certain characters as prompts to complete specific tasks. Some of these I am familiar with.
1.13	As a practice all harddrives should be purged and backed up on a regular basis to conserve space.
1.14	All internet users should know that copyright and fair use laws apply to information obtained from the internet. There are criteria for determining whether copied data from an internet site is in violation of fair use whether it is copyrighted or not.
1.15	As a teacher, I should practice good ethics when obtaining information that I give to my students. I should make sure that it is legal for me to use it and if I need permission take the time to secure it. If I use something that someone else has created, give them credit.Always, be careful not to plagiarize and deal with appropriately when students do.
1.16	Be sure that all software has been legally purchased. Never allow a student to bring software from home to copy to classroom computers and never let a student copy software from classroom computers.
1.17	Computers are everywhere. Information is only a key away if one has the skills for retrieving it. One of the first experiences I had with the impact of computers was when I visited the A&M library after all the card catalogs had been put online. I was familiar with finding information the usual way, but suddenly I was faced with a new tool that I was not comfortable with.
1.18	Students will need a working knowledge of computers regardless of their career choices. Even the Walmart checker has a computerized cash register that is linked to a database that updates stock files each time an item is sold as well sales receipts and other vital information that makes a business successful.
2.1	I use GOOGLE search by inputing key words and searching the web. I have used the TAMU library databases to find articles for abstracts through the different search sites. It amazes me that I can enter one word in an internet search and get back many resources. I use the internet to job shop by entering a location and career field often.
2.2	Words can be linked together by conjunctions in order to find information applicable to the combination.
2.3	I have not used this standard before, but it will be an interesting one to try. Creating a webpage would be a good place to use video and audio files. I hope to get the opportunity to use this .
2.4	I access my files at TAMU from my home and update them. At school I have to report grades every week, so I am busy adding new ones every day. The student files are located on a main storage drive in the principals office.
2.5	I used on-line help during ETEC557 when we were introduced to the chat room. It is nice to be able to gather as a group and share information. I can also e-mail my instructor problems and she will reply on a timely basis.
2.6	Information from one site produced by one author should be checked out by searching for the same topic that has been reported on by someone else. It is like getting a second opinion. Also, check out the person who produced the material and find out what his qualifications are.
2.7	To resolve conflicts search several sites for information about the topic in question and discuss the similarities. A compromise should be reached.
2.8	Provide the URL of all information obtained from the internet. Also if it is relative to computer usage list the hardware requirements.
3.1	I have written several term papers, book reports, abstracts and letters using WORKS and WORD. I am familiar with all the features of both.
3.2	In ETEC524 I created a grade recording spreadsheet with students names, assignments, tests, and calculated averages using weights and percents.
3.3	When I was a computer programmer one of my jobs was to create the employee data bases for the state of Tennessee government employees. I am very familiar with the steps used when creating a database and the definition of terms used.
3.4	I use a computer monitor and computer to create assignments. I have also taught a student in an off campus classroom through the use of a camera and video connection. I use graphing calculators connected to a projector that show the problems on an overheard screen.
3.5	The creation of a newsletter using publisher was an assignment in ETEC524. I found it to be very entertaining
3.6	The use of shapes and lines to construct flow charts and geometrical handouts.
3.7	I have used Coreldraw to create pictures. Use drawing to create business cards and posters.
3.8	A virtual reality simulation which puts a high school student at a construction site where critical decisions have to be made about design and construction based on principals learned in Geometry and Algebra. The student would be able to experience the pressure of making crucial decisions.
3.9	I have designed computer systems, written the programs and produced the user manuals with operator instructions.
3.10	In choosing the quest for my ETEC557 Webquest, I used past experiences in the classroom that my students could identify with. A real life application to math project can only succeed if the topic is something that gains the students interest and makes them want to work.
3.11	Taking education technology courses to learn about the integration of technology into instruction.
3.12	Communication on-line with the professor of a technology course to complete a project. Staying in touch with fellow teachers in order to share information over the internet.
3.13	Working with special education teacher to meet the needs of her students. Students may need to use a program that will give auditory feedback, a talking word-processor, creative software to make visuals for illustration.
3.14	Crate a webquest to as a research project. It will be well-defined and self-directed.
3.15	Have students create posters using creative software to illustrate principals of math they have learned. Students use CAD to design structures that they can construct to demonstrate geometrical properties.
3.16	Create rubics for weighted grading, timelines. Also newsletters to tell students what is coming up in the next month or grading period.
3.17	Search the internet to find more than one view about a topic. Use more than one search engine.
4.1	Create power point presentations to present lessons. Create webquests for special projects. Allow students to create flyers and posters using publisher to present in class.
4.2	A vertical layout might be used to compare the breeds of horses by listing breeds in a column with several columns whose headings might be color, size,talents,etc. A horizontal layout might be used to report student personal data.
4.3	Use spreadsheets to report and record student grades.
4.4	Change fonts to place emphasis, start a new category. Graphics can be downloaded to appear for appearance reasons.
4.5	Pie charts for percentages, bar charts for raw numbers, line charts for progressions
4.6	Progress reports are provided in printed form, overhead projector to present notes, television network hook-up to get news. Video presentations are used to clarify an issue. Internet to communicate with parents, post lessons.
4.7	I had one class that a student was in alternative school and he attended class via a television and cameras. I don’t know exactly how it works but it was good that he had this option.
4.8	Some of the webquests I create could be published on the internet for other teachers to use. I have never published anything electronically.
4.9	Scheduling programs that keep me aware of what day it is and what I am supposed to be doing. I can check it each morning and hopefully be on time.
4.10	When evaluating students performance on an assignment, construct a grading rubic listing all the expectations and give them weights and grades accordingly. Students can view the rubic to be sure that all work is being done as specified.
4.11	We have grading standards in our school but they are not stored electronically.
4.12	Search the internet for appropriate software and determine what is appropriate for the assigned task. If possible ask for sample programs or demonstration videos to evalulate them.
5.1	In Algebra I after the students had learned to plot graphs to solve systems of equations, they checked their work by entering them into the graphing calculators. They liked checking their work this way and it gave them practice in using the calculators.
5.2	Computer technology should be available for all students in a school. One of the articles for my abstracts addressed the issue of giving all students laptops to use instead of textbooks. It would have to be a state funded project or some students would not be able to afford them. Software should be available for all levels of learning.
5.3	The use of a webquest gives students responsibility for making decisions managing their time and producing a finished product.
5.4	Again a well planned webquest can be used to produce a challenging project for groups where each member has as assigned task that is part of the whole result.
5.5	Like all the other TEKs these must be taught and adequate time spent on practice using them.
5.6	Read the journals. I found during my research for ETEC 524 and 557 that there are numerous journals available with information about all new software, hardware, and laws.
5.7	I believe math is related to almost any other subject and webquests can be developed between teachers give students experience gathering information in more than one subject area. My webquest used economics, history and science.
5.8	Be sure students know about plagiarism and copyright laws.
5.9	The grade book we use allows us to show a student his/her average anytime it is requested. We can also keep parents informed on a timely basis.
5.10	All the grades in our school are recorded and reported using WinSchool and Gradebook. Attendance is also taken each day electronically and reported.
5.11	Have students prepare presentations using power point. Also require a printed version using graphics and word processing tools.