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Too Many Hats?

Too Many Hats?. Life in Educational Technology Support TIES Conference 2011 – Monday December 12, 2011 Marc Johnson, ECMECC Jon Larson, ECMECC. Technology Planning. Network Design Engineer. Hardware/Software Research. Cable/ Wire & Network Installation.

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Too Many Hats?

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  1. Too Many Hats? Life in Educational Technology Support TIES Conference 2011 – Monday December 12, 2011 Marc Johnson, ECMECC Jon Larson, ECMECC

  2. Technology Planning

  3. Network Design Engineer

  4. Hardware/Software Research

  5. Cable/Wire & Network Installation

  6. Cable/Wire & Network Installation

  7. Cable/Wire & Network Installation

  8. Software Installation

  9. Computer/Device Imaging

  10. Attend Training

  11. Conduct Large Group Training

  12. 1-1 Training

  13. “Geek Squad” to the Rescue

  14. Software Expert

  15. Network/Hardware/Software Maintenance

  16. Backup & Data Recovery

  17. Inventory

  18. Data Manager

  19. Computer Repair

  20. Audio/Visual Repair

  21. If it has a plug, battery and/or blinking lights repair

  22. Anti-Virus / Malware

  23. Computer Forensics (Detective)

  24. Video Surveillance

  25. Police – Investigator – CIASecret Service – Big Brother

  26. AdministriviaMeetings, Meetings, Meetings

  27. AdministriviaE-rate / Grants / Paperwork

  28. AdministriviaTesting

  29. AdministriviaContent Filter Manager

  30. AdministriviaBudgeting / Finances

  31. Phone Systems

  32. Clocks / Bells

  33. Paging / Intercom Systems

  34. H/VAC

  35. SecurityDoor Locks, Key Cards, Etc.

  36. Instructional Technology Expert

  37. Videographer / Converter

  38. Cartographer

  39. Recycling Engineer

  40. What Did We Miss?

  41. CopingRum?

  42. CopingColleagues • MEMO – http://www.memoweb.org • Meet your media professionals and instructional personnel • KIC – Key Instructional Contacts - TIES http://www.informns.k12.mn.us/key_instructional_contact_kic_meetings.html • METN – http://www.metn.k12.mn.us (regional organizations) • Attend conferences and professional development

  43. CopingSocial Networks • Message boards • Twitter • Blogs • Facebook – Google+ • Be connected and participate so you aren’t isolated

  44. CopingCommunication • Talk to people whose “responsibilities” some of these jobs really belong to – or should • Administrators– Listen (Educate them) • Staff – including media and instructional technology • Technology committee • Just say “No”

  45. CopingBe involved in your “community” • Attend staff functions • Eat with the staff • Work with students in academics and activities • Start a student “Geek Squad”

  46. CopingPriorities and Allies • Learn what is important to the students, staff and administration and set priorities to fit. • Engage vendors – how can they help? • Use 3rd party personnel

  47. CopingThe Alternative • Run screaming from the building • Take a bat, hammer, or other blunt object to the hardware • Cry • Internalize • Quit

  48. What Else Helps You Cope?

  49. Wrap-upIt’s a tough job

  50. Wrap-upIt’s an important job

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