Technology Fellows

Information for Faculty

Faculty and/or departments can be granted the use of a Technology Fellow (more than one if a department) for around 11 hours per week, for at least one semester, or the Tech Fellow can be used for small projects for the entire academic year. Please see the Tech Fellow Handbook for further information regarding the appropriate use of Tech Fellows.
 
Tech Fellows Usage

Tech Fellows may be asked to:

  • Assist in installing, applying, and using software.
  • Assist in evaluating, selecting, and upgrading hardware.
  • Aid in educating faculty on performing Web-based research functions such as online searches using multiple search engines.
  • Aid a faculty member in preparing computer-based simulations to be used with a class.
  • Assist in developing Desire2Learn (D2L) sections for a course.
  • Help faculty to understand, access, and use network resources and support.
  • Support faculty in producing multimedia presentations to be used in the classroom.
  • Assist with course design and preparation for distance education classes using technology.
  • Assist in the preparation of a classroom for the use of technology in the delivery of the class.

Care should be taken to limit the exposure of Tech Fellows to the following tasks:

  • Routine keyboarding functions such as word processing of tests, course handouts, syllabi, and similar functions.
  • Entering information or data in any form, electronic or paper, for research projects.
  • Preparing presentations for professional meetings, seminars, conferences or the like.
  • Entering management data in spreadsheets or databases.
  • Performing clerical functions of any type for any faculty or staff member.
  • Any activity that requires the Tech Fellow to act as a content provider.

Note: It is required that a faculty member or department requesting the use of a Tech Fellow provide the necessary working space, hardware or software to the Tech Fellow in order for them to complete their assigned duties.

 

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