Technology Competency Plan

• Use email with attachments.
• Create documents.
• Read or post to Web 2.0 technologies.
• Store and share electronic files using central services.
• Use instant communication tools such as Google Chat.
• Understand and practice the appropriate use of social networking sites such as Facebook.

• Listen to podcasts.
• Participate in online discussions.

• Do group development using collaborative software.
• Create and share multimedia.
• Follow or subscribe to online resources such as RSS feeds to keep current.

Teaching and Learning

• Use a course Web site or course management system such as Moodle.
• Create and deliver presentations using presentation software such as PowerPoint.
• Use a computer/video projector.
• Use software applications relevant to courses.
• Record your accomplishments for later review and retrieval in programs such as ePortfolio.
• Understand plagiarism and comply with acceptable use and copyright laws.
• Use digital images from a variety of sources.

• Review class capture files.
• Listen to a lecture via a podcast.
• Use advanced features of a course Web site or course management system such as Moodle.
• Use the classroom technology suite.
• Create a professional Web presence.
• Take an online class.

• Do group development using collaborative software such as Google Docs.
• Create and share multimedia.
• Use or create computer-based educational games.

• 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.
• Understand and comply with acceptable use and copyright laws. Do not plagiarize.
• Download and organize files from the Web.

• Use Library services (e.g. Get It!, Interlibrary Loan, Ask Us!, Course Reserves, RefWorks).
• Use discipline-specific software applications relevant to research projects.
• Understand and follow ethical research practices.
• Complete UMN online security training Public Jobs: Private Data.
• Protect private data used in research.

• Access and use specialized data collections.

• Create, organize, save, retrieve and back up files.
• Fill out Web-based forms, surveys, and online tests.
• Access grades on the Web.
• Find course information on the Web.
• Keep personal demographic information up to date.
• Use University systems such as APAS, Graduation Planner, and ePortfolio as part of advising.
• Register for classes online.

• Use software applications needed for employment.

• Create a secure password and protect it.
• Install and regularly update virus protection software.
• Be skeptical about dubious email messages and attachments, which may be scams.
• Keep your operating system up to date.
• Avoid illegal downloading of copyrighted music and video files.
• If living on campus and using the campus network, read, understand, and comply with ResNet Terms and Conditions.
• Understand and practice the appropriate use of social networking sites such as Facebook.

• If needed for specific applications, use a separate and secure password.
• When accessing the UMD wireless network use the secure wireless option.
• When accessing University applications on a network outside of the UMN system, use VPN to secure your transmissions.
• Complete UMN online security training Public Jobs: Private Data.