Here is an example of the type of response I expect from Assignment 2, Self Assessing yourself using the CTC Standards. You may have a more extensive response, depending on the skills you have picked up along the way.

Prior to issuance of the Preliminary Credential - Level I
General Knowledge and Specific Skills


G-1. Each candidate demonstrates knowledge of current basic computer hardware and Software terminology.
What do I already know about this? I think I am familiar with the basic terminology such as CD-ROM, data, CPU, and other basic terminologies.
How did I learn it? I learned most of my computer skills from my two brothers. I took some computer classes in elementary school and one in college.
What more do I need to learn? I need to learn what MHZ means. How much memory a computer has and needs for certain applications.

G-2. Each candidate demonstrates competency in the operation and care of computer  Related hardware (e.g., cleaning input devices, avoiding proximity to magnets, Proper start-up and shut down sequences, scanning for viruses, and formatting Storage media).
What do I already know about this? I know that you should’t put any magnets on computers or disks because they can erase or damage them. I know that you can clean keyboards with alcohol swabs. I know how to format a floppy disk through my computer. Computers should always be shutdown through the start up menu.
How did I learn it? Most of this I learned from my brothers, father and from working at K Mart and Bella Vista High School.
What more do I need to learn? I don’t know how to format my computer or scan for viruses.

G-3. Each candidate implements basic troubleshooting techniques for computer  systems and related peripheral devices (e.g., checking the connections, isolating  the problem components, distinguishing between software and hardware problems)  before accessing the appropriate avenue of technical support.
What do I already know about this? The only troubleshooting technique that I know is to reboot the computer and to check the electrical connections.
How did I learn it? From my brothers
What more do I need to learn? I need to learn how to troubleshoot different types of hardware and software.


G-4. Each candidate demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the legal and  ethical issues concerned with the use of computer-based technology.

What do I already know about this? I know that you can’t copy information off of the Internet without giving credit to the source.
How did I learn it? This is basic plagiarism that we learned not to do in school
What more do I need to learn? I don’t know what other legal and ethical issues there would be, so if there are any I would need to learn about them.


G-5. Each candidate demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the appropriate
use of computer-based technology in teaching and learning.
What do I already know about this? Using the Internet as a source of information is good for the classroom. Teaching students how to use the Internet is good. The use of computers linked to televisions can make efficient use of computer technology for lesions.
How did I learn it? I learned this in high school.
What more do I need to learn? I need to learn about power point.

S-1. Each candidate uses computer applications to manage records (e.g., gradebook, attendance, and assessment records).
What do I already know about this? I don’t have specific experience with software for managing records such as a gradebook or attendance but I do have a lot of experience with software like Excel that has similar functions that I’m sure are part of the educational software for the previously listed tasks.
How did I learn it? Working as a project manager and balancing budgets and estimating costs for projects.
What more do I need to learn? Maybe specific applications for gradebooks, attendance, etc.

S-2. Each candidate uses computers to communicate through printed media (e.g., newsletters incorporating graphics and charts, course descriptions, and student  reports).
What do I already know about this? I’ve made a few fliers for my wife’s home preschool and soccer but not much else. Mainly using Word.
How did I learn it? Just playing around with applications.
What more do I need to learn? The next level of production including better graphics, animated video and sound would be cool.

S-8. Each candidate demonstrates the ability to assess the authenticity, reliability,  and bias of the data gathered.
What do I already know about this? I always try to gather research information on line that has a name of a person maybe from a University. I did a lot of medical research papers for a class once and looked for doctors names and their references from their findings. I try to make sure the people who write stuff on line have references of their own.
How did I learn it? I learned from college professors
What more do I need to learn? Maybe learn if there is an easy way of finding out if the information you have found on the internet is authentic and reliable.


S-9. Each candidate identifies student learning styles and determines appropriate  technological resources to improve learning.
What do I already know about this? I am a big visual person so seeing someone doing something on a computer than them telling me what to do works best. My boyfriend on the other hand would much rather have someone tell him what to do than have them show him.
How did I learn it? I learned by someone showing me.
What more do I need to learn? I would like to know what types of softwares are out there for kids b/c I have never worked with kids and computers before.


S-10. Each candidate considers the content to be taught and selects the best technological resources to support, manage, and enhance learning.
What do I already know about this? It all depends on what types of learners your students are. It is probably best to have a few different ways of showing/teaching something so you get all of your learning styles covered.
How did I learn it? The best way for kids to learn is to have them do it themselves. When I am a teacher I want to do a lot of things on the computer such as research papers and power pointe. Things I learned when I was in school.
What more do I need to learn? What are some good technological resources out their for teachers as far as lesson plans.


S-11. Each candidate demonstrates an ability to create and maintain effective learning  environments using computer-based technology.
What do I already know about this? Make sure that everyone is understanding what you want them to understand. Plus, make sure the environment is friendly and helpful. Some students do not understand things at the same rate. Demonstrate everything you do.
How did I learn it? I learned computer technology by having different people throughout my life demonstrating/teaching and being patient with me.
What more do I need to learn? Ummm…other things that help maintain an effective learning environment using technology. I really do not know what I need to learn b/c I don’t know too much about this topic.