Computer Science
Computer Science
I am curious, when ppl talk about the computer related jobs having a fare amount of openings do they mean computer science or technology education (drafting?)
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shadowjack
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When they say computer openings, it could be computer science (which seems to be centering on java atm, although it used to be pascal back in the day, and then VB), or it could be computer applications, or it could be graphics or DTP or any one of a myriad of computer applications. HS IT is different than MS IT, being more focused the further up the grade levels you go. Every school will have a different computer model and smorgasboard of courses to teach, unless it is IB. There you will find Design Tech or Technology at the MYP and then either ITGS or Computer Science at the DP level.
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They mean both. Though usually the programing aspect of CS you see at the upper secondary level (and Java is the "in" language, though to be competitive C++ and VB would round you out very well) the other half of CS is networking and operations.
At the earlier levels its more technology and applications, which center around web development and media applications (iDVD is the new powerpoint). Most schools use web based tools such as ms live or google apps.
The other option you see is design technology which could be anything from DTP to various "shop" programs.
At a small to medium school the ITC teacher also doubles as the tech coordinator, which at a 1:1 school makes you in charge of the tablets or laptops, as well as some help desk/tech support duties.
At the earlier levels its more technology and applications, which center around web development and media applications (iDVD is the new powerpoint). Most schools use web based tools such as ms live or google apps.
The other option you see is design technology which could be anything from DTP to various "shop" programs.
At a small to medium school the ITC teacher also doubles as the tech coordinator, which at a 1:1 school makes you in charge of the tablets or laptops, as well as some help desk/tech support duties.
tech jobs
A lot of tech jobs in international schools are for tech integrators or tech coaches. They work with teachers (& students) and help them use tech using laptops in classrooms or in labs. They need to know curriculum, software and light duty software/network trouble shooting. THEY MUST be able to work with people (need strong people skills) and be able to work with people with all sorts of tech abilities to be successful.