| Typical/Expected Stages of Professional Development Relative to Experience |
EXCITE STAGE |
EXPLORE STAGE |
ENGAGE STAGE |
EXPAND STAGE |
| Use of the Learning Management System |
I have not used any educational technology yet. |
I can use Brightspace to successfully design and teach a course, using minimal (4 or less) Brightspace tools and functions (e.g., Content + Assignments + Quizzes, etc.). |
I can use Brightspace to successfully design and teach a course that engages learners in 5 or more different learning activities using a few Brightspace tools and functions (e.g., Surveys + Discussion Boards + Quizzes + Videos + Announcements + Calendar, etc.), and most of its functions to successfully design and teach a class that is engaging. |
I can use Brightspace and all its functions (see lists in previous levels) to their full extent to support my instruction and design varied and engaging learning activities for students. |
| Communication |
I have not used any educational technology yet. |
I can use one technological tool (e.g., Microsoft Outlook) to facilitate communication with and among learners. |
I can use two or more technological tools to facilitate communication with and among learners. |
I can use multiple and varied technological tools seamlessly that meets students where they are at and allows me to communicate fully and in a timely manner with students. |
| Integrating Technology into Instructional Strategies |
I have not used any educational technology yet. |
I can use a few programs/technologies to complement my teaching (e.g., PowerPoint , live polling, etc.). |
I can use specialized programs to design multiple interactive learning materials for use within my course that enhance my teaching (e.g., video editing software, screen recording software, etc.) |
I can use specialized programs to produce and evaluate stand-alone interactive learning objects /learning materials (e.g., Articulate Rise/360, Adobe Spark, etc.) and coach other faculty on how to use them. |