Goals and Objectives

Dr. David Thornburg.  "We must transform all formal institutions of learning, from pre-K through college, to insure that we are preparing students for their future, not for our past."

Educational Technology and Instructional Design:

Overview:  The following is a job posting that I have refined to reflect the capacities I've worked to achieve in my professional duties.  The foundation of this job description is based on recent research looking at factors leading to the effective integration of technology in schools.  It helps schools consider how to bridge the gap between the massive infusion of hardware and software in schools over the past decade and how to inspire effective use of these learning tools and resources.  It clearly represents my objectives as a professional and reflects the experiences and growth that I have pursued in recent years.  I am uniquely qualified to fulfill such a role and am passionately committed to the far-reaching value that would be generated by such a position.

Wanted: Technology Integration Specialist

School seeks Technology Integration Specialists (TIS) to develop and manage instructional design, consulting, training, and support programs which facilitate the effective use of technology and enhance instructional productivity.  The primary focus of the Technology Integration Specialist will be to enrich and support teaching and learning while strengthening the technology skills of students, teachers, and staff. Ideal candidate should work well with others, be skilled in team management, have background in instructional design, and have clear goals and strategies for integrating technology into instructional pedagogy.

Position has some administrative responsibilities in coordinating teams, consulting on technology budgets and supervising training activities, establishing technology policies, and proposing learning objectives for staff as they relate to technology. Successful candidates will not be responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting computer labs, maintaining computer networks or providing technical support to school.  The person filling this position should have the ability to work with diverse student populations and employ strategies to engage different learning styles (Multiple Intelligences).

Responsibilities include:

Collaborate with teachers to support their use of technology in delivery of curricula through a variety of instructional design methods. In partnership, the TIS and teacher will work towards integrating the use of hardware, software, and Internet resources in support of student learning and assisting teachers in meeting set standards for subject area and technology learning objectives.

Create learning resources for teachers, staff, and students. These may include web sites, tutorials, interactive programs, and databases that support teachers in integrating technology. Ideally, teachers will be guided and encouraged in developing their own resources and the TIS will support these efforts, providing additional support as needed. 

Structure technology education for teachers. Though the Technology Integration Specialist may not directly conduct all training, lab work or classes regarding computer use, he or she will coordinate instruction to meet technology proficiency goals.  The TIS should actively seek solutions to encourage both, the most reluctant instructors and the early adapters, to expand their current understanding and implementation of technologies that can improve instruction and learning.

Additional Responsibilities:

Required Skills
In addition to experience in related responsibilities, the applicant should have: