Computer technologies are changing teaching and learning. When teachers use technology as a natural and necessary part of classroom practice, student experiences are enhanced in many ways. For students to be better prepared to learn with technology, teachers need to be better prepared to teach with technology. Colleges of education are providing pre-service teachers with learning experiences that allow them to explore methods of infusing technology into the curriculum. There are a number of possibilities for a career focused in Instructional Technology: - K-12 Technology Teacher
- University or Community College Faculty (requires an advanced degree)
- Corporate Trainer
- School-level or District-level Technology Specialist
- Instructional Designer
- Courseware Developer
- Publisher Representative
- Web Developer
- Multimedia Developer
- Technical Writer
http://www.eschoolnews.com/jobs/
The K-12 School Technology Career Center lets you search for a school technology job, post your resume, or post a job announcement, all completely free of charge. http://www.people.Virginia.EDU/~kpj5e/ITJobQuest/Quest.html
This site offers resources to help you begin your search for a career in Instructional Technology. It includes resume and portfolio information, employment search information, employer information, professional organizations and career information. http://www.k12jobs.com/
This site concentrates on job posting opportunities available at kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high, high schools and vocational schools. Each job posting provides complete information, including school name, location, application deadline, salary, contact information, school e-mail address, and the school's web site. http://teachers.net/jobs/
This site is a source for teacher jobs and employment information. It includes a series of free job posting boards for schools and districts along with an E-mail alert system that notifies job hunters of teaching jobs the instant they're available! http://it.gse.gmu.edu/
Consult this site to find out what competencies are essential to a career in instructional technology. http://www.aft.org/research/salary/home.htm
The American Federation of Teacher's Survey & Analysis of Teacher Salary Trends | 