Professional Building Blocks
Promoting Competence in Technology
P. Max Quinn - @PMaxQuinnUMass Lowell - Coordinator of Living Learning Communities
Kelly Brochu - @KJBrochuRegis College - Assistant Director of Residence Life
Building blocks:
WHY you should use the
Professional Competency
Areas
QUESTIONS FOR ReflectION..…
Where are you at in regards to technology
competence development?
How do you know & Why does it matter?
What are the biggest deficits in your
technology competence?
What can you do to enhance the integration
of technology into your daily work?
ourBlueprint: NASPA & ACPA Competency Area Overview
Reinforcing YOUR Foundation: Gaining Competence in Technology
Tech Competency Rubric Activity
DIY: Do It Yourself
Social Media Trends
Understanding Digital Identity
Digital Literacy & Digital Citizenship
Technology Knowledge Community
Goal-Setting
Reinforcing YOUR Foundation
building Competence in Technology
NASPA & ACPA Competency Areas
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History of the Technology Competency
Area
Technology
Know resources supported
by the institution and their
application to ones work.
Ability to use technology,
tech others, and assess the
need to adopt new
technologies. Dispositions to
learn new technology; to
value innovation and adopt
technology that enhances
ones work.
the Technology Competency area
Foundational Intermediate Advanced
Use technological resources with respect to maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of ones work
Discern the pace in which technological advances should appropriately be incorporated into organizational life -with students, staff and other constituents
Identify and allocate the technological needs of the unit
Maintain a level of technical knowledge that allows one to effectively use existing technologies and incorporate emerging technologies as they may benefit ones work
NASPA &ACPA Competency Rubric Overview
TechnologyRubric
AssessmentAssess your Technology
Competence through long-term Goal Setting
Seeking CompetenceDeveloping competenceMastered Competence
DIY: Do It Yourself
maintaining Your Technology Competence
Social Media Trends
Digital Identity Development
In-Person Identity
Personality
Values & Emotions
Religion & Spirituality
Sexual Orientation
Purpose, Career Aspirations
Family, Friends, Partners
Digital Identity
Defines Personality
Manages Emotions
Displays Values
Identifies Orientation
Defines Our Purpose, Goals
Identifies Family, Friends, Partner, etc...
Digital Literacy
Capabilities which fit someone for
living, learning and working in a
digital society
Use digital technology,
communication tools or
networks to locate, evaluate, use
and create information
Perform tasks effectively in a
digital environment
Digital Citizenship
Responsible
technology use
Setting expectations
Positively represent
the institution
Technology Knowledge Community
Sustaining your competency
The Four Pillars of the Technology KC
1. Advocacy
2.Training & Education
3. Research & Scholarship
4. Engagement
Training & Education
Research & Scholarship
Tech Tools & Tips
Engagement
Tech Policy & Procedure
Technology Knowledge Community
blog
The Four Pillars of the Technology KC
1. Advocacy
2.Training & Education
3. Research & Scholarship
4. Engagement
Training & Education
Research & Scholarship
Tech Tools & Tips
Engagement
Tech Policy & Procedure
Technology Knowledge Community
blog
GOAL SETTING
Pair up and discuss the following
prompts:
What skills within the Technology
Competency do I want to focus
on?
What is my Long-term, Ultimate
goal?
How do I build the skills and
experiences to accomplish this?
How can I utilize all of the
competency areas to further
develop myself as a Student
Affairs professional?
Questions?
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