There are 2630 TexasTTCC program participants certified right now!
There are over 675 participants currently preparing portfolios. These participants represent 11 ESC regions across the state.
Many successful TexasTTCC certificate holders credit TWT classes with preparing them for the challenge of portfolio assessment. For a preview of Teaching with Technology classes, visit the ESC 11 Online Learning Center.
TexasTTCC is a performance-based electronic portfolio assessment aligned to:
SBEC Technology Applications Standards I-V
8th grade Technology Applications TEKS
ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers
Texas STaR Chart
Texas Long Range Plan for Technology
Each TexasTTCC portfolio includes:
A self-assessment survey of knowledge and skills in technology applications
A professional growth plan based on the survey (A template is provided)
A web page demonstrating appropriate use of files and digital information
A spreadsheet with accompanying chart
A software evaluation (Two forms are provided)
A multimedia presentation that includes text, audio, video and graphics
A rubric that can be used to evaluate projects for design, content delivery, purpose, audience, and relevance to the assignment
A desktop publishing product that effectively uses fonts, graphics, formatting, and page design to communicate with a defined audience
A teacher-created database and database report
Three technology-rich lesson plans that use a range of instructional strategies, address individuals, small or whole groups, and allow students to problem-solve and make decisions (A template is provided)
A document outlining search strategies, information evaluation, information sources and resources related to the content area and Internet research
A Technology Use Report outlining use of technology tools to perform tasks and plan, monitor and adjust instruction
A scanned and uploaded letter from your principal on school letterhead paper verifying your technology use (A template is provided)
Your personal scanned and uploaded letter confirming that the portfolio is your original work
A caption for each artifact guiding the evaluator through the standards addressed by each item and how you integrate technology into instruction (A caption template is provided for each artifact)