Massachusetts Instructional Technology Standards Grid

Instructional Technology Standard	Example Lessons
1. Technology tools for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, print/graphic utilities, multi- and hypermedias, presentations, videos for the purpose of formal and informal assessment, instruction, and administration for professional and instructional use.	Dodger Baseball Baseball Math History of Word History of EXCEL History of POWERPOINT Powerpoint Navigation Marketing a Product Manipulating a Movie List
2.    Communications and research tools such as email, world wide web, web browsers, and other online applications that link to the state standards and requirements, for professional and instructional use.	Student Portfolio Travel Across the U.S.A. Dodger Baseball A Word Web Page
3.  Criteria for selection, evaluation, and use of appropriate computer technology based materials to support a variety of instructional methods.	Web Analysis Evaluating WEB Sites Search Engines Evaluating Electronic Devices
4.    Ethical and social issues surrounding privacy, copyright, and crime relating to educational technology and resources.	Web Site Detective Technology Ethics Debates
5.   Use of resources for adaptive assistive devices that provide access for all students.	Projectors in the classroom to reinforce instruction. Hearing Impaired are assisted with devices that amplify lecture. All students have hands-on access to desktop computers.
6.   Methods to support classroom teachers and other school personnel in improving student learning through appropriate use of technology in the classroom, including consultation techniques and professional development.	Providing informal faculty training. Member of Diocesan Professional Development committee. Providing in-house formal training to all faculty. Office Integration Course Outside services: MESPA
Professional Teaching Standards	Example Lessons
4.      1. Plans Curriculum and Instruction	Baseball Math More Baseball Fun History of EXCEL History of POWERPOINT POWERPOINT Navigation Marketing a Product Manipulating a Movie List
5.     2. Delivers Effective Instruction	Visual Basic Project Student Electronic Portfolio Fruit Game
3. Manages Classroom Climate and Operation	Maintain high standards and student expectations: (See Holy Name Technology Page) Maintain all Equipment (hubs, cabling, P.C.’s, tablets, printers). Overhead projector for visual reinforcement. Strong Summative Evaluation for performance.
4. Promotes Equity	Differentiated Instruction. Provide opportunities for multi-level success. Vary instruction to meet student needs.
7.     5. Meets Professional Responsibilities	Systemic Change to Technology Curriculum Research on Teacher Opinions of Technology Implementation. Technology Budget Plan Member of Diocesan Technology Committee. Member of Diocesan Professional Development Committee.

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