[Athen] Athen Digest, Vol 5, Issue 16

Tim Sears Tim.Sears at mcckc.edu
Tue Jun 27 12:24:55 PDT 2006


I think that it is also important that you have experience working with
people with disabilities especially computers and individuals with
disabilities. In this field, it is not just important to know about the
technology but also the ability to have patience and clearly understand
the difficulties individuals are going through as it relates to using
the computer.

Tim

Tim Sears
Adaptive Technology Specialist
3200 Broadway Blvd.
Kansas City MO 64111
email: tim.sears at mcckc.edu
telephone: 816-759-1092
"Encourage the Discouraged"

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Today's Topics:

1. Education? (Shannon McCue)
2. Re: Education? (Weier, James)


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Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:18:45 -0400
From: Shannon McCue <shannon.mccue at umb.edu>
Subject: [Athen] Education?
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Hello,
I'm new to this list but I'm very interested in access technology and I
was wondering how I would get into this industry? What kind of
educational background do I need to have? I currently have an
associates degree in "Media Technology' and I'm working towards my
bachelor's degree in "Community Media and Technology". Also, I'm
currently an Americorps VISTA for the Community Technology Center VISTA
Project, which works with underprivileged communities to help bridge
the digital divide. So, I have a background in technology but not so
much in access technology, what can I do? Thank you!

_________________________________
Shannon McCue
VISTA Technical Coordinator

CTC VISTA Project
College of Public and Community Service
University of Massachusetts/Boston
100 Morrissey BLVD.
Boston, MA. 02125

Phone: 617-287-7385
Fax: 617-287-7274




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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:35:03 -0500
From: "Weier, James" <JWeier at stlcc.edu>
Subject: Re: [Athen] Education?
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
<athen at athenpro.org>
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Hello Shannon,

I have an A.S. Degree in Network Technology and a B.S. in Biology. The
Biology degree does no good in this field except for just having a B.S.
Degree. I would recommend though that you have a clear understanding of
software in general. That you are a quick learner of software and
hardware.
In this field, I don't think there is a degree specific for this field,
but
it helps a lot to have some sort of computer/networking degree. When
installing software on computers, you may need to know how to
troubleshoot
issues with software, depending on your job description. I've
encountered
several and resolved them mostly due to my computer networking
experience. I
manage the department's computers, which is part of my job description
but
this duty is not standard for all places. Sometimes, some schools
(companies) only allow their IT dept. to manage the computers.

I guess that's about it in a nutshell. Since the field deals with
software
and hardware, it doesn't hurt to have a computer/networking degree.

James A. Weier
Adaptive Tech. Specialist/Access Office
St. Louis Community College
3400 Pershall Road
Ferguson, MO. 63135
314-513-4162 (phone)
314-513-4876 (fax)
jweier at stlcc.edu


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Subject: [Athen] Education?

Hello,
I'm new to this list but I'm very interested in access technology and I
was wondering how I would get into this industry? What kind of
educational background do I need to have? I currently have an
associates degree in "Media Technology' and I'm working towards my
bachelor's degree in "Community Media and Technology". Also, I'm
currently an Americorps VISTA for the Community Technology Center VISTA
Project, which works with underprivileged communities to help bridge
the digital divide. So, I have a background in technology but not so
much in access technology, what can I do? Thank you!

_________________________________
Shannon McCue
VISTA Technical Coordinator

CTC VISTA Project
College of Public and Community Service
University of Massachusetts/Boston
100 Morrissey BLVD.
Boston, MA. 02125

Phone: 617-287-7385
Fax: 617-287-7274


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