Even though I am not the campus technologist, it frequently comes up that someone needs my help troubleshooting technology for them. Sometimes it is making a computer screen display correctly from a projector, sometimes it is helping someone access the Internet, and sometimes it is exporting information for a report. This activity is closely tied to Technology Facilitator (TF) Standard I: "Technology Operations and Concepts" (Williamson & Redish, 2009, p. 203). It helped me master this standard by showing me how important continuing my own education is. I was a PC person until this past June, when I got my first Mac. Windows 7 is on all the new teacher computers, and I have struggled with things that were simple on previous operating systems. I will continue to sign up for classes and relying on my overall knowledge of how computers work. Luckily, maintaining computers is not my primary responsibility.
ISTE Standards/Indicators (Williamson & Redish, 2009)
(TF-I.A) Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE NETS*T).
(TF-I.B) Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
(TF-II.A) Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology enhances instructional strategies to support diverse needs of learners.
(TF-II.B) Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.
(TF-II.C) Identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
(TF-II.D) Plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
(TF-II.E) Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
(TF-II.F) Identify and apply instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources.
(TF-III.A) Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
(TF-IV.A) Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.
(TF-IV.B) Use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
(TF-V.A) Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
(TF-V.C) Apply technology to increase productivity.
(TF-V.D) Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.
(TF-VI.A) Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
(TF-VI.B) Apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
(TF-VI.C) Identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity.
(TF-VI.D) Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
(TF-VI.E) Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.
(TF-VII.A) Use the school technology facilities and resources to implement classroom instruction.
(TF-VII.B) Follow procedures and guidelines used in planning and purchasing technology resources.
(TF-VII.C) Participate in professional development opportunities related to management of school facilities, technology resources, and purchases.
(TF-VIII.A) Identify and apply educational and technology related research, the psychology of learning, and instructional design principles in guiding the use of computers and technology in education.
(TF-VIII.B) Apply strategies for and knowledge of issues related to managing the change process in schools.
(TF-VIII.C) Apply effective group process skills.
(TF-VIII.D) Lead in the development and evaluation of district technology planning and implementation.
(TF-VIII.E) Engage in supervised field-based experiences with accomplished technology facilitators and/or directors.
References
Williamson, J. & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's technology facilitation and leadership standards: What every k-12 leader should know and be able to do. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.