Tech+Competencies

=Basic Technology Competencies For Teachers=

Have you ever wondered what technology skills you need to know to survive in the classroom as a teacher? Here is a list of tech competencies to help you on your journey to keep up with technology in the Lower Merion School District. This list is intended for the purpose of creating awareness, and providing support to help you become more equipt with technology skills. For further information and support, please visit the LMSD CyberCenter.

Good Luck!

=What every LMSD teacher should know with technology...=
 * How to access the [|LMSD Userguide]
 * Where to find the most recent version of LMSD Acceptable Use policies and guidelines for students and staff
 * Send and receive emails in Web Access
 * Send and open attachments in email
 * How to send and receive an email meeting request (calendar)
 * How to use Outlook Web Access from home or other computers to access your email
 * Connect to and operate a data projector
 * Set up you laptop to print to a designated printer
 * Know how to save and where to save files locally
 * Save files to a network HOME or SHARED directory
 * Navigate through LMSD Website; know what is available and where it is
 * How to create and register an eboard
 * Know who to call on for technology support (Instructional and/or technical)
 * Why, when and how to create a helpdesk ticket ; when it is necessary to call the helpdesk instead
 * How to log into Powerschool and navigate around
 * How to access Myfiles from outside the LMSD network
 * How to use Aesop
 * How to use Mylearningplan.com
 * How to access the LMSD Elementary Technology Curriculum Chart and the online Curriculum Guide for all staff
 * How to access the LMSD Libraries Page (Netrekker, Atomiclearning, Brainpop, etc)
 * How to access LMSD video resources and how to use the LMSD Video On Demand
 * How to arrange for a Videoconference
 * How to sign up for an after-school technology workshop
 * Hot to integrate keyboarding with elementary students - Type to Learn

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