Student Technology Fellows

Issue/Question

I want to work with computers or graphic design and I am a South Dakota resident. 

Environment

  • BHSU Student
  • SD resident

Resolution

STF Application

Description

STFs assist faculty in integrating technology into their course delivery.

This may include:

  • Working as a member of a design team to develop an entire curriculum
  • Working with individual faculty members to develop collaborative curriculum across disciplines
  • Working with individual faculty members to develop materials for a specific course
  • Developing graphics, animations, and simulation software for use on the web or media storage devices
  • Designing websites for online instruction and Internet enhanced courses
  • Developing special interactive elements for web-based courses and course supplement materials
  • Providing group and individual instruction to faculty on using specific software, web page design, basic computer files management, and basic techniques such as scanning a picture, editing a graphic image, or performing specialized web searches
  • Introducing new applications and new technology tools to faculty
  • Offering suggestions for innovative ways to integrate technology into learning environments
  • Suggesting ways in which technology tools might be used in a given subject area
  • Video capture and editing
  • Developing faculty and departmental websites

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY FELLOWS WILL NOT BE DOING:

  • Word processing for tests, course handouts, syllabi, and similar routine keyboarding functions
  • Entering information or data in any form
  • Preparing presentations for professional meetings, seminars, or conferences
  • Entering management data in spreadsheets or databases
  • Performing clerical functions for faculty or staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Fellows will be selected on the basis of their complementary technical skills and the strength of their communication skills. Software used may include the following, but are not limited to: 

  • Software Applications
    • Desire2Learn
    • Microsoft 365 Suite
    • Adobe Suite
    • Content Management System Concepts
    • Graphic Design Software
    • IT Service Practices
  • South Dakota resident
  • Full-time, degree-seeking, undergraduate student
  • Minimum College GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • If an entering Freshman, High School GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale to stay eligible for the program
  • Comfortable with computer technologies, Windows operating systems, and terminologies
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to provide efficient and courteous customer service
  • Strong communication skills
  • Dependable
  • Good questioning and analytical skills

TERM OF POSITION AND PAY

  • Fellows may participate for up to 8 semesters as an undergraduate in the STF Program
  • Fellows will be expected to work an average of 11 hours per week
  • Starting Wage: $15.15 per hour

REPORTING & WORK ASSIGNMENTS

STFs will report to Garrett Stevens in room 006 of the E.Y. Berry Library. Fellows may be assigned both long and short-term projects with specific faculty members and/or departments.

Most STFs will be assigned to work with the Instructional Designers, Network Computer Services, or the Coordinator of Web Development.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Garrett Stevens at Garrett.Stevens@BHSU.edu or 605.642.6069.

 

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