Role of laboratory technicians for computer institutes
1. Dr. Priti Srinivas Sajja presents
ROLE OF ICT IN LABORATORY
MANAGEMENT
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2. Past Present
• Computers had no hard drives. • Routine business does not require
• Lab technician inserted disks for software support of technicians
application requested by teachers and • Variety of instruments and software
turned computers on available
• Responsibilities have increased as rapidly
as technology has developed
• Technology is a core component for
school administration, management, and
teaching
• Lab tech. stayed in computer lab to assist
teacher – computers were not common
in classrooms.
• At the end of the day, remove disks and
turn off computers.
• Maintenance of the technology
infrastructure is crucial
Lab without lab technician is a car without steering wheel !
Future ….
• Many more new devices and software may come.
• Gesture based technology and wearable devices….!
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3. Duties
• Operation of the computers and the network,
• Supervision of lab equipment and facilities,
• Keeping records of equipment and lab supplies,
• Maintaining the security of the lab.
• Assist users in the lab by demonstrating the proper use of the equipment
and how to use the hardware and software to finish assignments.
• If any system or technical problems arise, the computer lab
technician may be called to provide assistance such as
– clearing paper jams in printers and copiers,
– refilling ink toners and supplying paper.
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4. Duties
• They are often responsible for the cleanliness of the lab to ensure safety
and proper working conditions for the lab users and proper
maintenance of the computers.
• They also prepare the computer lab schedule, provide backup of
software and perform equipment repairs or arrange for repairs
to be completed.
• Computer lab technicians may be responsible for the budget of the lab
such as purchasing supplies and researching and purchasing
replacement equipment.
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5. Skills
• Knowledge of computer systems
• Ability to instruct students, lab technician assistants and faculty.
• How to operate and maintain all related computer equipment in the
lab such as
– printers,
– projectors,
– speakers and
– scanners.
• Technicians need to know how to perform tests on the system and
equipment to ensure that every component of the lab is working
properly.
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6. Choice Based Credit System
• Basic role of laboratory operators will be same
– Work hours for core, foundation and elective courses
– Technicians per students
• Inter (multi)disciplinary subjects leads to handling
students of diverse disciplines.
– Tools and software specific to the above course
– To make lab more sophisticated
– Teacher/staff training
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10. Rules for Students
• Students are not
permitted in any
computer lab unless directly
supervised by a staff member.
• Never share your
password, even with your
best friend.
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11. Rules for Students
• No gum, food or drinks in the lab, electronic equipment doesn’t like to
get wet or sticky. Accidents do happen even to the careful students. Mobile or
any electromagnetic devices are harmful as their frequency
interrupts the hardware singling.
• Never touch another student’s computer.
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12. Rules for Students
• Do not use the mouse or keyboard as a
toy. This means do not randomly click on the mouse or
hit the keys on the keyboard without a purpose.
Always use print preview before you
print. Make sure that your heading is on all documents, pick
up your work at the printer and turn in to the hand-in-
box. Plan your time. All students can not print at the same
time. Ask before you print.
• Do not change computer preference
settings or endeavor to “hack” into unauthorized
areas.
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13. Rules for Students
• Only use the Internet as instructed. You may not use school
computers to write or receive e-mail messages, use chat rooms, update or respond
to non-school related blogs or surf the Internet. Do not click on links that seem
suspicious or are offers of “free” anything.
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14. • Exit any programs you are using.
• Stand by/Shut down your computer, push in
your chair.
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