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= = TF Standard I   Technology Operations and Concepts Educational Technology Facilitators demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts.

Standard I is the foundation of all the other Technology Facilitator Standards. Without a complete and in-depth understanding of basic technology concepts and systems, everything built upon them will lack substance. My professional background has been huge advantage to me as a Technology Facilitator. I have a computer science degree and worked in the business world writing programs. I then started with the school district as a lab manager and finally ten years of teaching different technology classes. I have a greater understanding of how hardware and software work together. The Technology Facilitator is a resource for everyone in the district, including administrators, teachers and students. Facilitators must apply, implement, assist, promote, and contribute, but as leaders they also design, disseminate, evaluate, and develop (Williamson & Redish, 2007). My non-educational technology background gives me great credibility with the campuses I support. When teachers come to me with questions, they know that I will have an answer or will research it until I find an answers. Many of the field based activities address this standard, because I am introducing teachers to new technology equipment, such as Interactive White Boards or Document cameras. I conduct professional development courses that cover the basics of all of the software products that the district provides. To be an effective leader of the courses I seek out information, usually on the Internet, especially videos. I like to be able to see the product in action and not just read about it. It is rare that I read a manual anymore; I find they are usually out of date. I valued the website addressed provided with each of the standards as it gave me up to date information and uses. Asking teachers to integrate technology into their instructional designs invariably adds complexity to the planning process. Teacher may know how to operate technology, but they are not sure how to implement technology in the classroom to support student learning (Williamson & Redish, 2009). The knowledge that I gained about Standard I will help me provide the kind of support my teachers need. Throughout this program we have been able to gain knowledge through collaboration with our peers and instructors via the discussion boards and wikis. Technology is ever changing and evolving, what is new and awesome today will be out of date tomorrow. It is a challenge for everyone to stay current but especially important to facilitators who direct staff development. They are the professionals that have the broad understanding of technological issues and how they relate to and influence both students and teachers. The fast pace of technological changes requires a commitment to life-long learning on the part of technology leaders and also to research and experimentation. Luckily it is so much easier to be lifelong learners thanks to the Internet (Thoughts on Flat World, 2007, July).  References Thoughts on Flat World 200707 Thoughts on Flat World (2007, July). Retrieved November 17, 2020, from http://keoughp.wordpress.com/2007/07/07/flat-world Williamson, J., & Redish, T. (2009). //Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards What Every K-12 Leader Should Know and Be Able to Do//, Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education. Williamson, J. Redish, T (2007) //Building Technology Facilitators and Leaders//, Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education

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