Tech-Pack Activity

Weeks 14-15- Science Teacher

Tech Pack
Tech-PACK
Components

What is known

What must be
learned

Technology

She has been

introduced to webbased programs and
has read a lot about
the program.

She needs to learn how

to use the program,
what strategies to
include, and how to
make it work for her
classroom.

Pedagogy

She is familiar with

some technology terms
such as concept
mapping.

She would need to

learn what technology
tools will be needed,
what they are called,
and how to obtain
them for her class.

Content

She has been teaching

science for 10 years;
therefore, she is very
familiar with the
content she is

She must learn how

the content is
presented using
technology and how to
use it to enhance her

Context and Logistical

Issues
1. She needs to learn how to use the program herself
so that she is very familiar and comfortable with
using it.
2. She needs to figure out when and how she will use
this new program to enhance her teaching. She
needs to talk to her colleague more about how she
used web-based programs and what strategies
helped her to make web-based programs
successful.
3. She also needs to figure out what technology is
required and if she can obtain the necessary
technology tools required of the program.
4. She also needs to figure out how much time to

Standards
Standard I. All teachers use technology-related terms, concepts, data input strategies, and
ethical practices to make informed decisions about current technologies and their applications.
1.1k the appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their decisions.
1.6s perform basic software application functions, including, but not limited to, opening an
application program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving documents
1.2k data input skills appropriate to the task
1.12s use digital keyboarding standards for data input such as one space after punctuation,
the use of em/en dashes, and smart quotation marks.
Standard IV. All teachers communicate information in different formats and for diverse
audiences
4.1k how to format digital information for appropriate and effective communication
4.2k how to deliver a product electronically in a variety of media
4.1s use productivity tools. Such as slide shows, posters, multimedia presentations,
newsletters, brochures, or reports, to create effective document files for defined audiences
4.4s demonstrate appropriate use of fonts, styles, and sizes, as well as effective use of
graphics and page design to communicate effectively.
Standard III. All teachers use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and
modify solutions, and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and
groups in problem-solving situations.
3.3k how to use technology applications to facilitate evaluation of work, including both process
and product.
3.11s participate in electronic communities as a learner, initiator, and contributor;