Prior to the internship, the prospective teacher should be able to:

1. identify the benefits of technology to maximize student learning and facilitate higher order thinking skills.
2. differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate uses of technology for teaching and learning while using electronic resources to design and implement learning activities.
3. identify technology resources available in schools and analyze how accessibility to those resources affects planning for instruction.
4. identify, select and use hardware and software technology resources specifically designed for use by PK-12 students to meet specific teaching and learning objectives.
5. identify specific technology applications and resources that maximize student learning, address learner needs and affirm diversity.
6. design and teach technology-enriched learning activities that connect content standards with student technology standards and meet the diverse needs of students.
7. design and peer teach a lesson that meets content area standards and reflects the current best practices in teaching and learning with technology.
8. plan and teach student centered learning activities and lessons in which students apply technology tools and resources.
9. research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information resources to be used by students.
10. discuss technology-based assessment and evaluation strategies.
11. examine technology tools used to collect, analyze, interpret, rep;resent, and communicate student performance data.
12. develop a portfolio of technlogy-based products from coursework, including the related assessment tools.
13. identify and engage in technology-based opportunities for professional education and lifelong learning, including the use of distance education.
14. apply online and other technology resources to support problem solving and related decision making for maximizing student learning.
15. use technology productivity tools to complete required professional tasks.
16. identify technology-related legal and ethical issues including copyright, privacy, and security of technology systems, data, and information.
17. identify issues related to equitable access to technology in school, community, and home environments.
18. identify safety and health issues related to technology use in schools.