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.
What’s on the plate for an
Elementary School LSTC...
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.
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...that’s 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...Don’t let this frustrate
you...that’s 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
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Exporting
 Confirming
 Handwritten comments
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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
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Staying up to date on technology that will
make the life of LSTC and teachers easier.
Scan Converters
 Cameras
 AlphaSmarts
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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.
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Technology schedules, SDU Logs, RBES,
SST, AKS Modification, Attendance Protocol
School Photographer (if you aren’t careful)
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, I’ve got a question...
 Allen, I’m so glad I caught you...
 Allen, listen to this...
 Allen, here’s 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
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Don’t be a “Nick Burns”
Conclusion
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There is no such thing as a typical day in the life
of an LSTC...that’s 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
people’s problems...or working on matters that
others deem important. Don’t let this frustrate
you...that’s the job.
If you enjoy helping and serving others you will
love this job...If not ...