Online Assignment for 9/28

Teachers should definitely know a lot about Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, especially if they are teaching students who are in high school or college. These two programs are the programs that are used the most frequently for every assignment, especially Microsoft Word. It is very important that the teachers know how to educate the student about the format in which they want them to write their report. They must also be able to use the new version of Microsoft Word because everyone has a different edition. All teachers should know how to change the spacing of the text from single spaced to double spaced or vice versa. For powerpoint, teachers must know how to create slides that include text and pictures so they are eye catching for students. They shouldn't put too much text on the slides because the powerpoints are used for learning and if there is too much text, they won't retain any information. They must also know how to make each slide colorful, meaning the text and the background. Along with what I thought, I found a list online that shows basic things that teachers should know.
1.Word Processing Skills
2.Spreadsheets Skills
3.Database Skills
4.Electronic Presentation Skills
5.Web Navigation Skills
6.Web Site Design Skills
7.E-Mail Management Skills
8.Digital Cameras
9.Computer Network Knowledge Applicable to your School System
10.File Management & Windows Explorer Skills
11.Downloading Software From the Web (Knowledge including eBooks)
12.Installing Computer Software onto a Computer System
13.WebCT or Blackboard Teaching Skills
14.Videoconferencing skills
15.Computer-Related Storage Devices (Knowledge: disks, CDs, USB drives, zip disks, DVDs, etc.)
16.Scanner Knowledge
17.Knowledge of PDAs
18.Deep Web Knowledge
19.Educational Copyright Knowledge
20.Computer Security Knowledge
These are 20 basic things in technology that teachers should be able to do.
(http://thejournal.com/articles/2005/06/01/20-technology-skills-every-educator-should-have.aspx).