Instructional personnel shall be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and use appropriate instructional hardware and software to support Virginia s Standards of Learning and other instructional objectives. Instructional personnel shall be able to use educational technologies for data collection, information management, problem solving, decision making, communication, and presentation within the curriculum. Instructional personnel shall be able to plan and implement lessons and strategies that integrate technology to meet the diverse needs of learners in a variety of educational settings. Instructional personnel shall demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal issues relating to the use of technology. 2. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.
2. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. 3. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. 4. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. 5. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment. 2. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.