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Standard XI - Subset 3 - Web Mastering Work in Solving Problems

*Standard XI and its subsets provided by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification

Teachers of Students in Grades 8–12
What Teachers of Web Mastering Know:
#Standard XI Subset DefinitionMy Knowledge / Proficiency
11.7khow to use appropriate computer-based productivity tools to create and modify solutions to problems;I have often relied on various productivity tools to provide ease of use with respect to designing a Web. For instance, I have integrated java scripted,  online quizzes created with external Web tools into my own Web pages.
11.8khow to use research skills and electronic communication to create new knowledge;I have a thorough knowledge and understanding of electronic research, including using electronic databases, search engines, journal indices, etc.
11.16suse technology tools to create a knowledge base with a broad perspective for creating and modifying solutions to WWW mastering problems;I have frequently accessed or published Web based FAQs pertaining to various Web mastering issues. I have also used a variety of technology tools to analyze my Web creations, including online, HTML validators and script checkers.
11.17sselect appropriate productivity tools and integrate them into WWW documents;I have integrated various Microsoft Office documents into my Front Page Web documents, such as Excel Spread Sheets, Power Point Presentations (converted to HTML or set as a separate, PowerPoint file), and Word files.
11.18suse foundation and enrichment curricular content in the creation of WWW pages;When appropriate, I draw from an interdisciplinary or multi-curricular with respect to student experience.
11.19screate WWW pages using specific authoring tools such as text-based editing programs and graphical-based editing programs;I have used a variety of authoring tools to create Webs, including, but not limited to:  Netscape Composer, HomeSite, BBEdit, Front Page, Fireworks, Photoshop, Coffee Cup, Paint Shop Pro, etc.
11.21sread, use, and develop technical documentation related to Web mastering;I frequently access Web development and mastery documentation, and participate via my own knowledge, in FAQ and discussion forums related to the field.
11.22sdemonstrate the ability to control access to a WWW site via password controls and global access/deny controls;I have set up password protected Web sites or site sections using a text editor, based on Web host specifications and instructions as well as generalized methods.
11.23sestablish a folder/directory hierarchy for storage of a Web page and its related and linked files;All of my Web contain a detailed, file hierarchy from the time of creation, allowing room for future growth with less effort and time.
11.24sdemonstrate proficiency in, appropriate use of, and navigation of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, and intranets for research and for sharing resources;I have experience functioning on LANs, WANs, the Internet and corporate Intranets and understand the difference between the four.
11.25sextend teaching and learning in the local environment to the worldwide community through the creation and sharing of WWW documents;I have frequently published Web pages or sites dedicated to sharing information on behalf of a group.
11.26ssynthesize and generate new information from data gathered from electronic and telecommunications resources;I am capable of researching and analyzing existing information to the extent of providing a new, fresh perspective on said information, based on my own observations.
11.27screate and format WWW documents containing bookmarks of on-line resources and share them electronically;I actively use various software applications that automatically format my bookmarks into a Web page format, then edit them, based on need, for publication to my Web
11.28sdemonstrate the use of WWW pages, collaborative software, and productivity tools to create products;I have experience with a wide variety of software useful for integrated and collaborative Web efforts. For instance, I have used Macromedia Fireworks and Dreamweaver to create a seamless Web, or Microsoft Office products to integrate spread sheets into a Front Page Web
11.29sparticipate with electronic communities as a learner,initiator, contributor, and teacher/mentor;I have, at times, subscribed to the HTML Guild in order to become more proficient with current Web standards and accessibility issues
11.30sparticipate in relevant, meaningful activities in the larger community and society to create electronic WWW projects;I am active in a select series of electronic discussion boards and would gladly contribute my own skills to a collective project as the need arises
11.31sdesign and implement procedures to track trends, set time lines, and review/evaluate work progress for continual improvement in process and
product;
I stay apprised of Web development trends to determine what is consistently becoming more mainstreamed as opposed to what is an overnight sensation that may or may not be suitable in the long run. I devote a specific amount of time each week to scan developer's journals and professional opinion e-zines
11.32sseek and respond to advice from colleagues and other professionals in delineating technological tasks related to Web mastering;I am quick to discuss and collaboratively determine what human resources are available to me with respect to producing a Web, including, but not limited to, relying on a professional graphic artist to produce image media for the Web, and Web engineers to produce scripting in the areas of Java Servlets, etc.
11.33screate technology specifications for tasks and evaluation rubrics to evaluate problem-solving processes;I am capable of creating detailed task itineraries and evaluation rubrics to use when guiding myself or students in specific Web processes.
11.34sresolve information conflicts and validate information through accessing,
researching, and comparing data;
I have a thorough knowledge of research techniques and the ability to determine whether information is valid or invalid. Methods for evaluation include confirming sources, actual implementation and first-hand evaluation of a procedure to see whether it works, and discussions with other professionals.

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