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Technology Operations and Concepts.
Educational technology facilitators demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts. Educational technology facilitators.
TF-I.A. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers). Candidates:
1. Assist teachers in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state technology plans.
2. Provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs.
TF-I.B. Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. Candidates:
1. Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts.
Interestingly, Haymore-Sandholtz and Reilly (2004) contend that the mastering of technology operations and concepts may not be necessary as quickly as most would believe. Instead, the focus should be on how to infuse technology into instruction and curriculum. The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and skills relating to technology is, in fact, an important element of becoming an efficient technology facilitator. It simply may not be as much a necessity in the adoption of technology use in the classroom as is identifying its many uses.
The artifacts I have included to demonstrate my competency in technology operations and concepts are instructional hand-outs on Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Creation of these pieces required me to utilize a variety of the knowledge I have obtained through completion of my coursework at New Jersey City University. The handouts are evidence of the many skills I possess ranging from the ability to take and crop a screen shot to an understanding of each program. Clearly, by viewing these documents, one would note my thorough understanding of technology operations and concepts.
The artifacts were enjoyable to create because I will certainly be able to utilize them. My students might find them useful for projects that require them to use the described programs. Furthermore, distribution of the handouts to colleagues at a workshop would allow me to help them to identify the vast possibilities technology can offer. Furthermore, the simplicity and specificity of the instructions would help colleagues feel at ease about technology.
As previously mentioned, an understanding of technological operations and concepts alone does not make a competent technology facilitator. One must also continually stay abreast of the changes that occur to technology. My commitment to continue to search for the latest trends will allow me to remain an effective technology facilitator. The possibilities are endless.
Haymore-Sandholtz, J. & Reilly, B. (March 2004). Teachers, not technicians: Rethinking
technical expectations for teachers. Teachers College Record, 106, 3.
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