Media Specialist

Summary of the Profession
A media specialist generally references an individual with a technology background. A person qualified as a media specialist would most likely be familiar with instructional technology tools (i.e. HTML, designing software, videography). The specific use of these tools varies widely from position to position. A media specialist could be employed anywhere from school libraries to freelancing media design to big business.
 
Professional Organizations
These are some national, professional organizations media specialist may belong to:
  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
  • Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
  • American Association of School Librarians
Most membership fees are between $30 and $200 depending upon your status and need (i.e. graduate student vs standard member; basic membership vs full membership). For further information visit:
 
Education requirements
Minimum: BS/BA in education
Preferred: Masters in educational technology, instructional technology, or learning sciences.
Other knowledge, skills, abilities: see http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/25-9011.00
 
Employment
Typical places of employment at the master's level include:
  • Schools and institutions of learning
  • Government agencies
  • Medical and industrial corporations
Those with PhD's will typically work at colleges and univerisities or as directors of media programs.
Groups:

Disclaimer

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