I have been a library media specialist long enought to have typed my own
cards on a manual typewriter, I have a masters degree in computer science
and will soon be finished with my Cisco Certification. If I say a
computer is not working- it is not working. I have walked in their shoes.
In my last position I worked with a combined job of library media
specialist and tech support for a school of 1500 students and 500+
machines. I know that most technicians have no background in education,
even those with a degree. Many have come up the ranks from custodial,
maintenance or secretarial. Nothing wrong with that but it doesn't give
one the background in education to make decisions about classroom
practices and curriculum. Unfortunately the attitude of many involved
with the technical aspect of computer techology is somewhat elitest. As
an educator, library media specialist, and one somewhat knowledgable about
technology in education I am tired of the tail wagging the dog. I had a
science teacher break three VHS camera's in one day. Imagine the look on
my face when the third one came back-broke. But I did not refuse to let
him check out any more equipment or fix the equipment so that it would
only operate if a code by an administator was punched in. Although many
dark thoughts did cross my mind. Computers are no different. They are
not sacred cows that only a select few can learn to operate and maintain.
But if too many restrictions are set up they quickly become nothing more
than email machines and dust collectors.
Becky Vasilakis
District Library Media Specialist
Amanda Clearcreek SD
328 E. Main St.
Amanda OH 43102
1-740-969-7480
becky_vasilakis@amanda.k12.oh.us
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