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TECHNOLOGY
SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
(TST) |
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALIST (ITS)
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MEDIA
SPECIALIST
(MS) |
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The
TST’s responsibilities are divided into 4 categories: (1) orientation
to service and support; (2) microcomputer repair; (3) network
management; and (4) desktop software support. The following bullets provide further clarification: |
The
ITS’s responsibilities are divided into 3 categories: (1) application
software support; (2) technology staff development; and (3)
integrate the use of technology into the curriculum.
The following bullets provide further clarification: |
The
MS’s responsibilities are divided into 3 categories: (1) support
and leadership of authentic learning; (2) information literacy;
and (3) AKS mastery. These
are accomplished through the use of a variety of resources and
technology. The
following bullets provide further clarification:
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Supports networking technology, software, media center
networks, video technology and audiovisual repairs |
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Surveys faculty and staff to evaluate technological needs
of the school
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Teaches the process of evaluating information
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Provides basic technology repair |
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Plans cooperatively with teachers to enhance instruction
and to empower students with technology |
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Leads the use of technology as a tool for information
retrieval
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Installs software onto network server |
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Facilitates the use of technology as a tool in the process
of instruction |
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Facilitates the use of technology as a tool in the process
of instruction |
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TECHNOLOGY
SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (TST) |
INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (ITS) |
MEDIA
SPECIALIST
(MS) |
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Provides technical support for school technology staff
development program |
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Collaborates with teachers to design student experiences
that focus on authentic learning, information literacy, and
curricular mastery |
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Collaborates with teachers to design student experiences
that focus on authentic learning, information literacy, and
curricular mastery |
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Retrieves data to enable decision makers to plan for
technology support of education |
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Previews appropriate software and recommends purchases
to the local school technology committee |
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Strengthens the connection between students and information
resources beyond the school |
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Evaluates and recommends purchases of hardware, peripherals
and instructional management, and communication systems |
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Evaluates and recommends purchases of hardware, peripherals
and instructional management, and communication systems |
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Analyzes, chooses and uses the appropriate technology
to support the process and application of information literacy |
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Generate backup for data stored on server |
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Facilitates faculty training and provides staff development
in instructional technology and professional productivity |
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Provides online access and a variety of technological
opportunities for learners to explore the world and its resources |
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Installs hardware where necessary |
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Promotes the use of technology as a tool for continuous
learning |
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Promotes the use of technology as a tool for continuous
learn |
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Integrates networking systems to provide maximum, secure
access to information |
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Provides demonstrations of cutting edge educational applications |
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Facilitates faculty training and provides staff development
in instructional technology and professional productivity |
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Performs daily general tasks such as maintenance, backups,
report generation |
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Acts as a backup for the TST with technical support to
insure efficient system operations |
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Involves school media/curriculum committee(s) in selection
and evaluation of media materials and equipment including technology |
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Maintains school inventory of hardware |
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Prepares technical specifications for selection of technology
hardware and software |
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Demonstrates knowledge of various hardware and software
applications available for use in classroom instruction and
administrative operations |
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Provides leadership for the integration of video technology
into the curriculum |
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Manages LAN/WAN connections |
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Demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies that
integrates QCC with educational technology standards |
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Demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies that
integrates QCC with educational technology standards |
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TECHNOLOGY
SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (TST) |
INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (ITS) |
MEDIA
SPECIALIST
(MS) |
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Installs software updates as necessary |
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Provides leadership in the use of distance learning technologies
to support teaching and learning |
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Provides leadership in the use of distance learning technologies
to support teaching and learning |
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Models use of technology for problem solving |
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Makes recommendations to support teaching and learning
with technology using available resources |
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Assists teachers in planning activities and assignments
based on user needs and available resources |
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Supports system wide technology initiatives |
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Facilitates the implementation of technology standards
at elementary, middle and high school students and teachers |
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Organizes media resources and arranges media facilities
for optimum accessibility |
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Makes recommendations for technology locally and system
wide |
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Complete survey documents to evaluate the technological
needs of the school |
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Works with teachers to integrate media skills instruction
with classroom content |
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Supports administrative software and use of technology |
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Collects data to make decisions about technology impact
on teaching and learning |
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Assists students and staff in use of equipment and production
of materials as needed |
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Functions as technical support for instructional hardware
and software |
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Evaluates the effectiveness of technology in classroom
instruction |
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Instructs students and staff in use of equipment and
production of materials as needed |
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Tracks status of technology support problem and communicates
problem resolution in non-technical terms |
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Demonstrates knowledge of learner development and cognitive
levels to organize teaching and learning with various technologies |
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Promotes media center resources and services |
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Guides teachers and students to determine the appropriate
technological tools for student learning |
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Guides teachers and students to determine the appropriate
technological tools for student learning |
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Manages technology assessment |
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