In this article by Turner from 2005, she lists the 20 technology skills every teacher must have as:
- Word Processing Skills
- Spreadsheets Skills
- Database Skills
- Electronic Presentation Skills
- Web Navigation Skills
- Web Site Design Skills
- E-Mail Management Skills
- Digital Cameras
- Computer Network Knowledge Applicable to your School System
- File Management & Windows Explorer Skills
- Downloading Software From the Web (Knowledge including eBooks)
- Installing Computer Software onto a Computer System
- WebCT or Blackboard Teaching Skills
- Videoconferencing skills
- Computer-Related Storage Devices (Knowledge: disks, CDs, USB drives, zip disks, DVDs, etc.)
- Scanner Knowledge
- Knowledge of PDAs
- Deep Web Knowledge
- Educational Copyright Knowledge
- Computer Security Knowledge
Looking back from 2008 to this list, I have to say that I think Turner is fairly accurate but I would like to adjust that list to fit the classrooms of today.
I would say that the technology skills teachers must have today are:
1. Email Management Skills
2. System Server Skills (appropriate for your school settings)
3. Web Navigation & Research Skills
4. File Management Skills
5. Web 2.0 Knowledge
6. Word Processing Skills
7. Spreadsheet Skills
8. Digital Camera and Imaging Skills
9. Presentation & Projection Skills (document reader, LCD Projector)
10. Chat & Video Conference Skills
11. Computing Safety Knowledge
What would your list look like?
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