There are several roles that a technology specialist can play in the school. In the book, and on this website, we examine three particular roles: teacher with a computer literacy endorsement, technology coordinator, and school library media specialist.

A Comparison of the Preparation and Roles of Technology Specialists

	Computer Literacy Endorsement	Technology Coordinator	School Library Media Specialist
Preparation
Degree Program	Generally Not	SCDE Advanced Degree	SCDE or SLIS - Generally Advanced Degree
Computer Literacy	Yes	Yes	Yes
Media Literacy	Yes	Yes	Yes
Technology Integration	Yes	Yes	Yes
Technology Leadership	No	Yes	Yes
Media Center Management	No	No	Yes
Networking	No	Yes	No
Teaching Certification	Yes	Recommended	Yes
Additional Preparation	No	School and Technology Law	Library Focus
Role in Schools and School Districts
Technology Mentor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Technology Leader	Yes	Yes	Yes
Technology Trainer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Change Agent	No	Yes	Yes
Budget/Finance and Purchasing	No	Yes	No
Training for Students	Yes	No	Yes
Information Management	No	No	Yes
Strategic Planning for Technology	No	Yes	No
Focus in Classroom	Yes	No	Somewhat
Focus in School	No	Yes	Yes
Focus in District	No	Yes	No
Technology Infrastructure Management	No	Yes	No
Web Presence	Class	District	School

Computer Literacy Endorsement for Teachers

• ISTE Basic Endorsement in Educational Computing and Technology Literacy
• University of Sioux Fall, South Dakota, K-12 Educational Technology Endorsement
• Otterbein College Computer Technology Literacy Endorsement

Technology Coordinator

• ISTE Standards for Advanced Programs in Educational Computing and Technology Leadership
• California State University at Hayward Graduate Program in Educational Technology Leadership

Library Media Specialist

• ALA Standards
• ALA position on the preparation of School Library Media Specialists
• Western Maryland College - School Library Media Program
• Rutgers University Master of Library Information Science Program