1. 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.

2. What’s on the plate for an Elementary School LSTC...

3. Comparisons Juggling Juggling Doormat Doormat Walking Encyclopedia Walking Encyclopedia Waiter Waiter Fireman Fireman Game Show Contestant Game Show Contestant

4. 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.

5. 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. 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. There is no such thing as a typical day...that’s the GREAT part about the job.

6. For the most part this is not a task-oriented job...it is a people-oriented job 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. 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. Dealing with other peoples problems/needs is a large part of the LSTC position...Don’t let this frustrate you...that’s the job.

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

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

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

10. Maintaining Databases SuccessMaker SuccessMaker Accelerated Reader Accelerated Reader Star Reader Star Reader Type To Learn Type To Learn Type to Learn Junior Type to Learn Junior Quarter Mile Quarter Mile Kid Pix Kid Pix

11. Report Cards Developing timeframe each nine weeks Developing timeframe each nine weeks Setting deadlines Setting deadlines Exporting Exporting Confirming Confirming Handwritten comments Handwritten comments Printing Printing Troubleshooting Troubleshooting

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

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

14. Data Collection/Analysis Profile Sheets Profile Sheets Successmaker Successmaker CRCT CRCT START START Development of presentation materials for visits by Dr. Rundle. Development of presentation materials for visits by Dr. Rundle.

15. Odd Jobs Maintain Internet Site Maintain Internet Site Maintain Intranet Site. Maintain Intranet Site. School-wide publication. School-wide publication. Maintain variety of teacher/student forms and templates. Maintain variety of teacher/student forms and templates. Technology schedules, SDU Logs, RBES, SST, AKS Modification, Attendance Protocol Technology schedules, SDU Logs, RBES, SST, AKS Modification, Attendance Protocol School Photographer (if you aren’t careful) School Photographer (if you aren’t careful)

16. Assisting Other in Meeting their Technology Needs Allen, how do I... Allen, how do I... Allen, can I... Allen, can I... Allen, I was wondering... Allen, I was wondering... Allen, I have been meaning to ask you... Allen, I have been meaning to ask you... Allen, I’ve got a question... Allen, I’ve got a question... Allen, I’m so glad I caught you... Allen, I’m so glad I caught you... Allen, listen to this... Allen, listen to this... Allen, here’s what we need... Allen, here’s what we need...

17. Be aware of... the way you talk to people the way you talk to people the way you treat people the way you treat people a school is a very “dynamic” environment a school is a very “dynamic” environment Don’t be a “Nick Burns”

18. Conclusion There is no such thing as a typical day in the life of an LSTC...that’s the great thing about the job. 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. 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. 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... If you enjoy helping and serving others you will love this job...If not...