Technology+operations+and+concepts

Interpretation
A technology facilitator needs to understand how new technologies work, and when confronted with new new technologies, or new problems, know how to find solutions. There are a wide range of devices out there. as well as a a wide range of applications for the technology. A technology facilitator needs broad knowledge of both hardware, software and their applications. Also, new technologies are developed at a rapid rate, so a technology facilitator needs to stay abreast of the field.



Sample artifact Exploring Triangles
Exploring Triangles is a learning tool developed in Etoys. The learner navigates a car around the application to access different activities to learn about triangles. Exploring Triangles was selected as The Weekly Wow showcased project on November 1, 2010.

//You will need to install Etoys to use the artifact. The free Etoys program is available from the Squeakland download page//.

Rationale
Like all multimedia projects, this project required many different hardware and software skills. First, it involved learning a new development environment, Etoys, which has its own object-oriented interface not quite like any other language. Besides learning the basic mechanics of Etoys, the project required a sense of software architecture to make it work as a standalone project, as well as knowledge of graphic and video file formats. Because Etoys runs on many hardware platforms, testing required a knowledge of different operating systems, including Mac OS X, Windows and Linux, as well as different hardware platforms, including Intel-based machines and the OLPC XO. I reflected on the development process for this project shortly after I completed it in March, 2009:I attempt to develop something with Etoys

The standard
Educational technology facilitators demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts. Educational technology facilitators: A. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers ). Candidates: B. Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. Candidates:
 * 1) assist teachers in the ongoing development of knowledge, skills, and understanding of technology systems, resources, and services that are aligned with district and state technology plans.
 * 2) provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific learning needs.
 * 1) Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts.