My portfolio Kentucky Experienced Teacher Standards
Standard 2: Demonstrates Knowledge of Content
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Scoring Guide:
3 = Meets indicator, high competency
2 = Meets some components of indicator, improvement required
1 = Does not meet indicator, instruction and practice required.

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The teacher demonstrates content knowledge within own discipline(s) and in application(s) to other disciplines.

Performance criteria - the extent to which the teacher... Self-scoring and examples
Pre-program Final assessment
2.1.Communicates a breadth of content knowledge across the discipline(s) to be taught.
2 3

There are extensive examples of my knowledge of technology and technology integration strategies throughout TIPS, and the e-newsletter The E-line. I offer these two examples: 

  • Technical Knowledge: Web Page Construction Tools (The E-Line, October 3, 2003)
  • Integration: Collaboration and Communication in the Classroom (The E-Line, April 18, 2003).
2.2. Communicates a current knowledge of discipline(s) taught.
2 3

This indicator is best illustrated by my technology resource teacher website, which includes information on a wide range of technologies including digital video, imaging, music, electronic display, and online communication.
2.3. Demonstrates a general knowledge that allows for integration of ideas and information across the disciplines.
3 3

As one can see from my TRT website, and as one might expect from a specialist in technology integration, my responsibilities transcend all disciplines. I have taught professional development classes and supported the classroom instruction of teachers of all grades and subject areas.

2.4. Demonstrates an overall knowledge of one's discipline(s) that allows the teacher to teach to the students' ability levels and learning styles.
2 3

I supported the multimedia Iditarod Project with Henry Clay special education teacher Linda Victor (video example coming soon...).
2.5. Connects content knowledge to real-world applications.
2 3

With extensive work experience in the private sector, and as a participant in many e-communications capabilities outside of the workplace, I have a reasonably clear picture of how technology integration plays out in the so-called real world. As an example of this connection, I offer this editorial appearing in the October, 2003 edition of TIPS: Why do we have to do this technology stuff?
2.6. Plans lessons and develops instructional material that reflect knowledge of current constructs and principles of the discipline(s) being taught.
3 3

The Stages of Teaching with Technology website initiative has, embedded directly within it, references to the Experienced Teacher Standards for Kentucky.
2.7. Analyzes sources of factual information for accuracy.
2 3

I present Journal of Research on Technology in Education: An Analysis of 5 Years of Publication, produced as a course requirement for EDC612, Instructional Design and Technology Foundations.
2.8. Presents content in a manner that reflects sensitivity to a multicultural and global perspective.
2 3

My support of e-communications initiatives has contributed to several teachers' projects with a global perspective. See Electronic Pen Pals in April, 2002 edition of TIPS for an example of the use of email and videoconferencing between diverse student populations. The Fayette County Schools Forums have sponsored several international exchanges involving students from Great Britain, Germany, and Japan. 
2.9. Collaborates with teachers in other disciplines to analyze and structure cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction.
2 3

I have assisted teachers in the use of student-generated project learning through multimedia which address this - primarily through the Fayette County Pet Project program. An example is Civil Rights after MLK and RFK, a social studies unit for which I provided technological and lesson planning support.