Technology Competencies for Staff

• Use email with attachments.
• Listen to and manage voice mail.
• Find information on web pages.

• Create documents with word processor.
• Store and share files using central services.

• Use synchronous conferencing, such as Jabber, Web Crossing, or WebVista.
• Use instant messaging, such as Jabber, AIM, or iChat.
• Read or post to blogs and WIKIs.
• Do group development using WIKIs.
• Listen to podcasts.
• Subscribe to RSS feeds to keep up with Internet-based resources.

Teaching and Learning

• Create and deliver presentations using presentation software.
• Create and maintain a web site for your department or professional role.
• Use web tools relevant to role.
• Use software to support faculty teaching, such as room reservations, scheduling, etc.
• Create your own professional portfolio in UM ePortfolio.
• Use digital images from cameras or scanners.
• Understand and comply with acceptable use and copyright laws.

• Develop skills in design, development, and delivery for online courses.
• Provide support for faculty in web tools, including WebVista, Moodle, ITV or UMConnect.

• Access and use general Library resources (e.g. catalog, databases, and electronic journals).
• Access and use Internet resources.
• Search the web.
• Critically evaluate the quality of web resources.
• Complete UM online security training Public Jobs: Private Data.

• Use Library services (e.g. Interlibrary Loan, Ask Us!, Course Reserves, RefWorks)
• Use software applications relevant to research projects.
• Understand and follow ethical research practices.
• Download files from the web.
• Understand and comply with acceptable use and copyright laws.
• Protect private data used in research, including human subjects data.

• Access and use specialized data collections.

• Create, organize, save, retrieve and back up files.
• Fill out web-based forms and surveys.
• Keep personal demographic information up to date.

• Use software applications relevant to role, such as PeopleSoft, reports and databases, financial systems, EGMS, etc.

• Create online forms and surveys.

• Create a secure password, protect it, and change it periodically.
• Install and regularly update virus protection software.
• Be skeptical about dubious email messages and attachments, which may be scams or hoaxes.
• Keep your operating system up to date (Windows, Mac).
• Windows users must install UM QuickStart 1 to secure the computer.
• Complete UM online security training Public Jobs: Private Data.

• If needed for specific applications, use a separate and more secure password.
• Windows users who access or store private data must run UM QuickStart 2 to enhance security.
• Any user who stores private data on a laptop must use encryption to protect the data.
• If accessing the UMD network or applications using the wireless network or another network outside of the UM system, use VPN to secure your transmissions.