DoDDS-E Educational TechnologyEducational Technology Support
Educational Technology support is provided by a two-member team located at the Area Office, as well as separate educational technologists who are located at the five district superintendents' offices. In addition, DoDDS-Europe has one dedicated ET located at every school who works directly with teachers, students and staff to support and promote appropriate technology classroom integration.
Area Office Team Member #1 Primary focus:
- Provide district and school assistance regarding levels of technology integration..
- Work with districts/schools on the placement of technology resources in the schools.
- Work with district and school staffs in the development and promotion of a climate conducive to collaboration and technology integration.
- Coordinate technology projects from DoDEA HQ.
- Serve as a resource for Area Office personnel on conferences and trainings with technology components or requirements.
- Provide updated guidance to district and school level educational technologists.
- Serve as a member of the Internet Web Filtering committee.
- Serve as a clearinghouse for technology professional development resource information for Educational Technologists.
- Work with district and school staff in troubleshooting and assisting with the use of technology resources for the curricular areas.
- Serve as POC for the Professional Technical Studies Programs.
- Provide e-mail and telephonic support for technology resources in the curricular areas.
- Provide training/support for new curriculum adoption technology components.
Area Office Team Member #2 Primary focus:
- Work with districts/schools to implement new Video Communication Courses in Professional Technical Studies:
- Provide training opportunities for teachers
- Develop online support structure Inform districts/schools regarding recommended equipment and program supplies
- Develop Europe-wide Video Fest to showcase and celebrate student achievement
- Monitor and assess program effectiveness
- Provide technical assistance/support related to computers in art and music programs
- Work with districts/schools to implement and support "Technology Leadership Community" Courses in all Middle and High Schools
- Work with districts/schools to train and support teachers and Educational Technologists with INTRANET Web Programs
- Provide Educational Liaisons with technical assistance on multimedia products to articulate curriculum standards and "best practices"
- Work with Educational Technologists to provide training and support for innovative technologies
- Assist with ongoing training and support for new software as part of curriculum adoptions
- Assist districts/schools with full integration of technology in the curriculum