Computer Lab Instruction

I've tried to summarize my duties as a Computer Lab Instructor for an elementary school. I'll be developing the curriculum over the summer. 

Here's what I have so far:

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Goals for Computer Lab Instruction

As digital computer systems grow more and more essential for daily communication in personal, professional, and academic endeavors, the students benefit tremendously from a computer lab teacher dedicated to teaching the skills, techniques, and the “experience from practice” required to develop competence in the use of the digital creative medium.

Students will use productivity tools (MS Office) and creative tools (graphic arts and 3D modeling & simulations) to reinforce grade level standard competencies.  Other skills taught include keyboarding, digitally mediated teamwork, internet research, online safety, parts and functions of computer equipment, and business professional role play.

The lab instructor helps the faculty develop instructional best practices to share with other schools and districts. 

The lab instructor checks that the equipment is maintained in working order, that it is sanitized for shared use,  and that the students handle the equipment properly.

The instructor also helps the school plan for future digital service and equipment needs.

This person also maintains the computer lab environment to make sure it is conducive to learning.

The instructor develops and administers instruction to grades 2 through 5 during the  school year.

Each teacher brings their class to the computer lab for 50+ minutes of grade appropriate, focused, prepare instruction. By providing dedicated lab time, the instructor minimizes any disruption of current successful curriculum presentation and focuses on conveying digital skill instruction concisely and accurately while creatively engaging students’ interests and productive capabilities.

The computer lab instructor should frequently consult with the students’ teachers to find what would work best for them and their students without adding extra burden on them.

The instructor can also provided personal instruction to the teachers regarding digital skills on an as needed basis.