June+2010

Monthly Activity Reflection
June 2010 Standard VII-A During June I worked on the computers in the computer labs, and the teachers classrooms. I used the storage available on the district server to back up files for the teachers and then cleaned the computers. I removed files, updated the operating system and software, defragmented, and installed new software that had been purchased. This may not look like much on paper but it took most of the month. Part of what I have been doing for the last 20 years is regular maintenance on the computers. This is a very time consuming activity. I had to touch every computer and start the process of updating but I had a little assembly line going so I did not take up a lot of time going back and forth. This month I decided to set up a regular schedule for the maintenance checkups during the school year. Working on the computers like this has always been easy for me. The things you do on the computer are done in a logical order and that works for me. Also I love troubleshooting hardware problems. I can remember when the computer acted this way, or that way, what the problem was and then I am able to fix it. I know that although the main focus of a technology facilitator is to work with teachers, knowing how to work on the computers and the network will be beneficial for me. There are times when there is a simple fix and if I am there and can quickly fix it then the teacher will not have to wait for an answer from the help desk.