Everything stated in this presentation is my own personal opinion and (at least according to my wife) my opinion may not be remotely similar to that of any normal person.

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• Everything stated in this presentation is my own
  personal opinion and (at least according to my
  wife) my opinion may not be remotely similar to
  that of any normal person.

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Whats on the plate for an Elementary School
LSTC...
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Comparisons

• Juggling
• Doormat
• Walking Encyclopedia
• Waiter
• Fireman
• Game Show Contestant

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Being an LSTC is like

• ...a plate of spaghetti because everything is
  going in so many different directions.
• ...the weather because there are stormy and calm
  phases with the occasional hurricane.

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What do I do as an LSTC???

• At the end of some days I could not tell you what
  I have accomplished the previous nine hours.
• There is no such thing as a typical day...thats
  the GREAT part about the job.

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• For the most part this is not a task-oriented
  job...it is a people-oriented job
• If you do not like serving and helping others, it
  will be difficult to be happy in the LSTC
  position.
• Dealing with other peoples problems/needs is a
  large part of the LSTC position...Dont let this
  frustrate you...thats the job.

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Summer

• Assisting summer school teachers with
  Successmaker and CRCT Online.
• Assisting parents with at-home Successmaker.
• New teacher staff development.

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Manage Labs

• Two computer labs at Head.
• Online scheduling.
• Teacher request assistance as needed.
• Train teachers in common tasks.
• In reality, assisting teachers in instructional
  setting is small part of my job.

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Teaching Classes

• RRT program (Research, Relationships,
  Technology)
• See students 12 times per year (Two six-week
  sessions)
• Provides some level of consistency in what
  students are taught related to technology
• Develop lessons with lab manager.

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Maintaining Databases

• SuccessMaker
• Accelerated Reader
• Star Reader
• Type To Learn
• Type to Learn Junior
• Quarter Mile
• Kid Pix

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Report Cards

• Developing timeframe each nine weeks
• Setting deadlines
• Exporting
• Confirming
• Handwritten comments
• Printing
• Troubleshooting

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Staff Development

• Could be a huge role at your school, may be
  smaller...has changed each year for me.
• I plan staff development on an as-needed basis.
• Do must of my staff development 1 to 1... or
  small group.
• SASI, IgPro, SuccessMaker, CRCT, START,
  Instructional software

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Budget/Inventory/Equipment Maintenance

• Staying up to date on technology that will make
  the life of LSTC and teachers easier.
• Scan Converters
• Cameras
• AlphaSmarts
• Maintaining inventory of technology.
• Communication with TST related to maintenance of
  technology equipment

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Data Collection/Analysis

• Profile Sheets
• Successmaker
• CRCT
• START
• Development of presentation materials for visits
  by Dr. Rundle.

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Odd Jobs

• Maintain Internet Site
• Maintain Intranet Site.
• School-wide publication.
• Maintain variety of teacher/student forms and
  templates.
• Technology schedules, SDU Logs, RBES, SST, AKS
  Modification, Attendance Protocol
• School Photographer (if you arent careful)

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Assisting Other in Meeting their Technology Needs

• Allen, how do I...
• Allen, can I...
• Allen, I was wondering...
• Allen, I have been meaning to ask you...
• Allen, Ive got a question...
• Allen, Im so glad I caught you...
• Allen, listen to this...
• Allen, heres what we need...

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Be aware of...

• the way you talk to people
• the way you treat people
• a school is a very dynamic environment
• Dont be a Nick Burns

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Conclusion

• There is no such thing as a typical day in the
  life of an LSTC...thats the great thing about
  the job.
• LSTC position is often one of a problem solver.
  I see a problem and my job is to find a solution.
• Most of the time you are dealing with other
  peoples problems...or working on matters that
  others deem important. Dont let this frustrate
  you...thats the job.
• If you enjoy helping and serving others you will
  love this job...If not ...