An OTECC checklist

1. Online Teaching Endorsement Competency Checklist
Checklist items are performance outcomes required by Professional Standards Commission Rule
505-3-.85 Online Teaching Endorsement. During each course, the candidate will provide narrative
evidence of achievement of targeted outcomes, including date of completion, course #, project name,
grade (if given), and hyperlink to artifact if included in KMS. Some performances may be satisfied by
documentation of prior experience, particularly through the Computer Skill Competency Assessment
(In-Tech; Georgia Special Requirement). This will be an electronic document within each candidate’s
KMS, added to during each course, and cumulative to the end of the program. When an
item/outcome is checked as fully satisfied by an instructor, no additional evidence of achievement of
the outcome is required.
Performance Target for Evidence Candidate Self- Instructor Program
Outcomes for Performance Assessment Assessment Advisor
Online Teaching (include date of Assessment
Endorsement (all (course(s) or completion, course
must be satisfied to prior #, project name,
satisfied
satisfied
satisfied
satisfied
satisfied
satisfied
satisfied
satisfied
satisfied
Partially
Partially
Partially
recommend experience) grade (if given), and
Fully
Fully
Fully
candidate for
Not
Not
Not
hyperlink to artifact if
endorsement) included in KMS.
(I) effectively use and Computer
assist others in word- Skill
processing, Competency
spreadsheet, and Assessment
presentation
software. 7601
(II) 1) effectively use Computer
Internet browsers, Skill
email applications Competency
and online etiquette. Assessment
Performance outcomes reserved for assessment by field-based observation
7603 in Practicum.
(II) 2) candidates 7603
additionally can
design and maintain
a module using an
online course
learning
management system.
(III) incorporate 7602
visual resources into
an online module.
(IV) utilize 7601
synchronous and
asynchronous tools
effectively (i.e.,
discussion boards,
chat tools, electronic
whiteboards, etc.).
(V) troubleshoot Computer
typical software and Skill
hardware problems. Competency
Assessment

2. (VI) effectively use 7602
and incorporate
subject specific
developmentally
appropriate software
in an online learning
module.
(VII) demonstrate 7601
continual growth in
technology
knowledge and skills
to stay abreast of
current and
emerging
technologies.
(VIII) model Computer
appropriate Skill
strategies essential Competency
to continued growth Assessment
and development of
the understanding of
technology
operations and
concepts.
(I) demonstrate 7603
effective strategies
and techniques that Performance outcome reserved for assessment by
actively engage
students in the
field-based observation in Practicum.
learning process, in
designing, and
assessing online
learners and
instruction.
(II) apply current 7602
research on teaching
and learning with
technology when
planning learning
environments and
experiences.
(III) create and 7601
maintain a
community by
creating value,
effective facilitation,
and an environment
of trust, establishing
consistent and
reliable operating
norms, and
supporting
individuality and
empowerment.

3. (IV) facilitate and 7601
monitor appropriate
interaction among
learners.
(V) promote 7601
collaborative
learning through
reflection and social
negotiation.
(VI) incorporate 7601
within instructional
designs sufficient
support, directions,
and guidelines for
online learners.
(VII) lead online 7602
instruction groups
that are meaningful,
project-based,
inquiry-oriented.
(VIII) model and 7601
demonstrate
effective moderator
techniques to
facilitate active
student participation.
(IX) differentiate 7602
instruction of
students’ learning
styles and needs
and assist students
in assimilating and
accommodating
meaningful
information.
(X) apply technology Computer
to increase Skill
productivity. Competency
Assessment
(XI) apply Computer
technology to Skill
engage students’ Competency
higher order thinking Assessment
skills and creativity.
(I) consistently 7601
model effective
communication skills
and maintain records
of applicable
communications with
students.

4. (II) facilitate regular 7601
and frequent
teacher-student
interaction, student-
student interaction,
and teacher-parent
interaction in a
variety of ways.
(III) provide an 7601
effective online
syllabus that lays out
the terms of the
class interaction for
both teacher and
students, defines
clear expectations
for both teacher and
students, details the
grading criteria and
appropriate and
inappropriate
behavior for
students, and
explains the course
organization to
students.
(IV) provide an 7603
online syllabus with
objectives, concepts,
and ideas, and
learning outcomes in
Performance outcome reserved for assessment by
a clearly written,
concise format. (Also
includes key field-based observation in Practicum.
components in
syllabus:
expectations for
interactions, grading
criteria,
inappropriate
behavior criteria,
class organization,
etc.)
(V) use student data 7601
to inform instruction,
assist students in
their own time and
task management,
monitor learner
progress with
available tools, and
develop intervention
plans for
unsuccessful
learners.
(VI) provide timely, 7601
constructive
feedback to student
assignments

5. (VII) provide clearly 7601
defined statements
informing students
what to expect in
terms of their
response time
(I) establish 7601
standards for
student behavior that
are designed to
ensure academic
integrity and
appropriate uses of
the Internet and
written
communication.
(II) clearly identify 7601
the risks of
academic dishonesty
in online testing and
creates assessment
opportunities, which
limit this risk .
(III) demonstrate an 7601
awareness of
technology impact
on student testing
performance.
(IV) provide a 7603
copyright statement
or disclaimer which Performance outcome reserved for assessment by
clearly identifies the
owner(s) of the
field-based observation in Practicum.
course and the
source(s) of the
material students are
about to use.
(V) inform students Computer
of the significance Skill
and responsibilities Competency
associated with Assessment
Acceptable Use
Policies (AUP) 7601
(VI) use appropriate 7602
strategies and
resources for dealing
with student issues
arising from
inappropriate use of
electronically-
accessed data or
information
(VII) inform students 7601
of their right to
privacy and the
conditions under
which their names or
online submissions
may be shared with
others

6. (I) apply experiences 7603
as an online student
to develop Performance outcome reserved for assessment by field-based observation
successful strategies in Practicum.
for teaching online.
(II) demonstrate the 7602
ability to anticipate
challenges and
problems in the
online classroom.
(III) experience the 7601
perspective of the
online student
through his or her
responsiveness and
empathetic
behaviors toward
students.
(I) continually review 7602
all materials and
Web resources for
alignment with
course objectives
and standards and
or appropriateness
(II) create Computer
assignments, Skill
projects and Competency
assessments that Assessment
are aligned to
address visual, 7602
auditory, and tactile
learning styles.
(III) use authentic 7602
assessment of
student acquired
knowledge and skills
as part of the
evaluation process
(IV) provide 7603
continuous
evaluation of Performance outcome reserved for assessment
students, to include
pre- and post-
by field-based observation in Practicum.
testing as well as
student input
throughout the
course.
(V) develop a 7602
triangulation of the
assignments,
assessments and
standards-based
learning goals.

7. (VI) create 7602
assignments that are
authentic and
relevant to the
content and should
elicit a response
from the student
comparable with the
level of competency
demanded in the
related task
(VII) create 7602
assessments,
assignments and
projects that address
multiple intelligences
(I) respect diverse 7602
talents and use
strategies designed
to include all
students.
(II) provide activities, 7603
modified as
necessary, that are Performance outcome reserved for assessment
relevant to special
education
by field-based observation in Practicum.
modifications,
student age, cultural
background and
experiences.
(III) encourage 7601
collaboration and
interaction among all
students
(IV) provide student- 7602
centered lessons
and activities that
are based on
concepts of active
learning and that are
connected to real-
world applications.
(V) provide 7601
opportunities for
students to consider
meaning and reflect
on new knowledge
(I) create or select 7603
effective assessment
instruments to
measure online
learning that reflect
Performance outcome reserved for assessment
sufficient content
validity (i.e.,
adequately sample by field-based observation in Practicum.
the content that they
are designed to
measure) and
reliability (i.e.,
produce consistent
results from

8. administration to
administration).
(II) implement online 7601
assessment
measures and
materials in ways
that insure
instrument validity
and reliability
(III) assess student 7601
knowledge and
instruction in a
variety of ways.
(I) employ effective 7603
self-evaluation tools
to ensure their
courses have a
variety of timely and Performance outcome reserved for assessment
appropriate activities
to assess student
readiness for course by field-based observation in Practicum.
content and mode of
delivery
(II) provide 7602
opportunities for
student self
assessment within
courses.
(I) gather 7603
appropriate
background and
content knowledge
assessment data for
Performance outcome reserved for assessment
each student and
base instruction on
student assessment by field-based observation in Practicum.
data
(II) review student 7601
responses to test
items in online
testing software to
identify issues in
testing or
pedagogical
strategies.
(III) demonstrate 7601
awareness of
observational data
(i.e., tracking data in
electronic courses,
Web logs, email,
etc.) and its uses in
monitoring course
progress and
effectiveness
(IV) provide 7601
opportunities for
evaluating teaching
effectiveness within
the online
environment (i.e.,
classroom

9. assessment
techniques, teacher
evaluations, teacher
peer reviews)