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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 technololgy (as described in the ISTE National Technology Standards for Teacher).
Candidates:
1. Assist teachers in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with the 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 |
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One of the major parts of technology education involves providing adequate training so that the tools provided can be implemented in the most effective manner. One of the most common mishaps in technology education is when a teacher is provided with a tool without the guidance and support to go along with it. Technology Facilitators are the essential piece of this puzzle that is missing for these teachers. It is the facilitator's job to ensure that the teachers are properly guided and supported to implement these technology tools in the most effective way. In the article critique, it is discussed how there is an ongoing divide between students and teachers, specifically with the use of the Internet. It is the Technology Facilitator's responsibility to ensure that this gap does not widen any further. The first artifact outlines how technology can effectively be implemented into the classroom following a few simple guidelines. The second artifact is an example of how a technology tool, such as digital stories, can be effectively implemented into a science unit. Both artifacts display the role of the Technology Facilitator, who is responsible for giving the teachers the proper instruction and tools for the benefit of the students. |
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