- Word processing skills (MS Word tutorial)
- Spreadsheet/database skills (Excel tutorial, Database tutorial)
- Electronic presentation skills (PowerPoint, KeyNote, Notebook video tutorial)
- Web navigation/search skills (Internet basics)
- Basic hardware setup/connectivity knowledge and skills (Hardware tutorial)
- Website design skills (Blogger, WordPress, Google Sites, Advanced web design)
- E-mail management skills (Gmail tutorial & tips)
- Digital cameras (still & video) (Basic digital photography)
- Basic multimedia design skills (Movie Maker tutorial, iMovie)
- Computer network knowledge applicable to your school system (Network basics)
- File management (basic concepts & tutorial)
- Downloading software from the Internet (Step-by-step instructions)
- Installing computer software onto a computer system (Here come da bootstrapper)
- Knowledge of virtual/e-learning environments (Overview of VLEs)
- Videoconferencing skills (Overview, Skype)
- Computer-related storage devices (CD/DVDs, USB drives, server storage, online storage, etc.)
- Knowledge of scanners (Tips from scanning guru Wayne Fulton)
- Knowledge of PDAs, smartphones, etc. (PDA vs. smartphone, smartphone history & overview)
- Custom Internet search knowledge (Google custom search)
- Educational copyright knowledge (copyright slideshow)
- Computer security knowledge and safe practices (Best practices from IU)
- Basic troubleshooting skills (Is it plugged in? Did you reboot? Yes? Then try this.)
- Interest in technology (Delete technophobia)
- Flexibility
- Patience
25 Tech Skills Every Teacher Should Possess
Below is a list of 25 Technology Skills Every Educator Should Possess based on my experience as well as articles by Laura Turner and Bernie Poole.
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