What Is It That I Actually Do?

This is my fourth year now as a Tech Integrator.  I still find many faculty who may not fully understand what it is that I do or what I am used for, as a Technology Integrator.  I would like to help make clear on how I can be of service to you, your curriculum and your plans.

In years past, staff have come to me for help or special instructions, and on some occasions I have to tell them that unfortunately do not have access to Admin functions, passwords, or staff or student personal information.  I'm sure some may think, "Well, what good are you?"

The basis of what my job is as a Technology Integrator is to help and support your curriculum and classroom experience, and professional career through the use of creative ideas and strategies when using technology devices, software and any tech product we may use on a regular (even irregular) basis.  Although, I am salaried through the Tech Department, I am not a IT specialist (like Daren or Sherry).  I work mainly with planning and developing creative ideas and strategies for your curriculum and classroom experiences through the use of tech.

If you want to learn how to make the most of your SMART Board and/or the SMART Notebook software that goes with it, you can schedule me to meet with you and I will be able to walk you through some best practices and help you get comfortable with using it in your classroom.

It is the same with Google Apps.  Confused on how you can share your documents?  Or are you interested in having your students create portfolios on Google Drive?  Or not sure how to create groups in your Gmail?  I can help you get very comfortable with using these applications flawlessly.

I thrive on helping you be successful and I understand that, even with teachers, there are various learning styles and speeds.  I excel with patience and I want to help you make sense of it all.  There are many IT-related problems and issues that I can assist with and would be happy to.  For anything that I may not have an immediate answer to, I can sure find out for you.

I also can assist with:

• PowerSchool/PowerTeacher
• Flipped Classroom strategies
• Blended Learning strategies
• Gmail
• Google Drive
• Google Docs
• Moodle
• iPad and iPad apps
• SMART Response hand-held devices
• Macbook use, file/folder management; making the most of your laptop
• MLTI apps - OmniGraffle, etc
• Apple Macbook apps - iLife, iWork, etc
• Self Service
• Use of your web browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox), web bookmarking and internet tips
• Digital Citizenship

...just to name a few

I hope this helps explain how I can be more effective for you and your students.

Please contact me any time, and as my slogan says:

Share with me your ideas and I will help you get there