Is the Educational Level of Technology Coordinators Aligned with International Standards?

Author

Keith Alan Platte, Grand Valley State University

Date Approved

Fall 1997

Graduate Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Education (M.Ed.)

Degree Program

College of Education

Abstract

School districts that employ technology coordinators have not fully implemented standards set by the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) for technology coordinators. This research examines the role of the technology coordinator, the ISTE standards for technology coordinators, graduate programs available to technology coordinators, and job descriptions of technology coordinators. This research also includes the results of a self-assessment survey of technology coordinators in southwest Michigan. The average proficiency of technology coordinators on select ISTE benchmarks is 2.54 on a 3.0 scale (3.0 is proficient). However, their proficiency level is considerably lower when most of their skills are attained through experience, rather than formal education. Thus, there is a need for more formal education of technology coordinators.

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ScholarWorks Citation

Platte, Keith Alan, "Is the Educational Level of Technology Coordinators Aligned with International Standards?" (1997). Masters Theses. 417.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/417