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.

· 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