We offer services to Schools & Colleges for education in Computers and to the Industry for implementing computers in their day to day work. 

The whole consultancy is looked after by the Technology Integration Committee which is headed by a Technology Director, Information Technology Coordinator, Technology Support Coordinator. The other persons involved are Network Supervisor, Network Technician, Support Technicians, Section Technology Coordinators, Technology Teachers & Information Technology Media Specialist. In addition to these Computer Lab Supervisor & Student Technicians are appointed by the school whose responsibilities are also set by the Technology Integration Committee.

1. Schoolwide/Collegewide technology standards and benchmarks for teachers and students;
2. Schoolwide/Collegewide, section, department and special group technology vision statements;
3. faculty and administration software and hardware training and other relevant training, in         coordination, with the professional development and curriculum office.

The  IT Coordinator works with the Technology Support Coordinator to suggest and communicate:

1. a yearly budget technology budget proposal and related purchase plans;
2. a clearly organized technology support and maintenance system.
3. emerging technologies to the students, faculty, administration and staff.  

1. The  IT Coordinator works with other members of the IT Curriculum team to:
   discuss issues and matters of importance;
2. work with department heads at all levels to establish curricular standards and set priorities for technology integration in the  Curriculum; 
3. assist interested teachers in their classrooms to insure the thoughtful use of technology;
4. establish, oversee, and enforce policies regarding access to labs and technology resource rooms;
5. assess the technology needs of the faculty and administration and conduct, with the assistance of the  Staff Development Coordinator, technology workshops;
6. provide relevant IT related information to faculty and staff;
7. maintain a dialogue with the technology coordinators in area schools/colleges and with hardware and software vendors;
8. plan with the Information Media Specialist to ensure teachers and students have knowledge of research skills necessary to make effective use of the Internet and other electronic information sources;
9. select and oversee the group of Technology Teachers (TTs).

The  IT Coordinator is an advising member of the Administrative Council.
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Technology Support Coordinator
The Technology Support Coordinator oversees the maintenance and development of:

1. Schoolwide/Collegewide hardware and software inventory;
2. the school/college network infrastructure;
3. policies and records for the maintenance and upgrading of the school/college website, software and hardware.

The Technology Support Coordinator works with the  IT Coordinator to provide and communicate:

1. a yearly budget technology budget proposal and related purchase plans;
2. a clearly organized technology support and maintenance system;
3. emerging technologies to the students, faculty, administration and staff.

The Technology Support Coordinator works with other members of the Technology Support team to:

1. assess the technology needs of the school/college staff and conduct technology workshops;
2. set up daily work schedules, keeping the school/college’s technology system at its highest possible level;
3. assist faculty, staff and administrators with troubleshooting and problem solving on computer software and hardware;
4. assist as needed the  IT Coordinator, Section IT Coordinators, and other members of the IT Curriculum team;
5. maintain strong working relations with software and hardware vendors.

The Technology Support Coordinator oversees the proper ordering, receiving, upgrading, registering and cataloguing of all technology related purchases. This work is done in collaboration with the  IT Coordinator.
The Technology Support Coordinator is the only person with the authority to shut down the network, or parts of the network. Normally this action is done only after consultation with the  IT Coordinator, the Network Supervisor and the Network Technician.
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Network Supervisor
The Network Supervisor:

1. reports progress on all work to the Technology Support Coordinator
2. manages the day to day maintenance and running of the school/college’s network.
3. advises the Technology Support Coordinator on all relevant information regarding the network.
4. coordinates the work of the support technicians when they are needed to assist in networking duties.
5. collaborates with the Network Technician on matters related to the functioning, maintenance and development of the school/college network.
6. provides relevant training to the members of the Technology Support Team and the IT Curriculum Team.
7. works with the section IT coordinators, technology teachers, principals, other concerned teachers and relevant staff regarding special
8. training, curricular-based projects, security and other issues.
9. assists other members of the technology support team with their work as needed;
10. collaborates with the other members of the technology support team to make proposals concerning upgrades and developments regarding the network;
11. stays current with emerging technologies and request further training to upgrade their skills when needed.

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Network Technician
The Network Technician:

1. reports progress on all work to the Technology Support Coordinator;
2. maintains the proper functioning of the school/college network infrastructure;
3. collaborates with the Network Supervisor on matters related to the functioning, maintenance and development of the school/college network;
4. works with teachers and staff to develop specialized programs too enhance the potential and security of the network;
5. coordinates the work of the support technicians when they are needed to assist in networking duties;
6. provides relevant training to faculty and staff;
7. assists other members of the technology support team with their work as needed;
8. collaborates with the other members of the technology support team to make proposals concerning upgrades and developments regarding the network;
9. stay current with emerging technologies and request further training to upgrade their skills when needed.

Except in extreme situations, the neither the Network Supervisor, nor the Network Technician has the authority to shut down the network without prior permission of the Technology Support Coordinator.

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Support Technicians
The Support Technicians:

1. reports progress on all work to the Technology Support Coordinator;
2. maintain hardware, software, and peripheral equipment. This includes:
   -checking labs, student resource centers, teacher workrooms, classrooms, and libraries regularly during the school/college year to ensure that computers and systems are operating properly
   -regular checking and cleaning of all hardware such as scanners, printers, digital cameras, and upgrading systems as required
3. carry out other duties as requested by the Technology Support Supervisor.
4. stay current with emerging technologies and request further training to upgrade their skills when needed.  

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Section Technology Coordinators
General Duties:

1. Oversee computer use in labs and classes
2. Ensure that the labs are maintained in an orderly manner so that teachers and students have unrestricted access throughout the day
3. Serve as the liaison between the technology support department and faculty
4. Meet with support technicians to discuss the concerns of teachers and sections
5. Join in the planning and implementation of the Technology Plan
6. Develop and maintain section websites, giving particular attention to specific classroom needs
7. Learn and acquire proficiency in the use of all needed hardware and software and provide instruction to teachers and students on their use
8. Work with the Internet/Intranet Coordinator and teachers to ensure class folders are properly maintained and easily accessible on the school/college server.
9.  Support and supervise the acceptable use policy
10. Ensure the computer carts are used responsibly and appropriately
11. Assist the Technology Support Supervisor to keep up-to-date inventories.  

Teaching Responsibilities:
Plan with teachers and department heads how best to integrate technology into classes, suggesting appropriate hardware and software solutions

1. Work with teachers in the classroom to insure the thoughtful use of technology to augment the regular curriculum
2. Supervise classes and assist teachers in the computer labs, providing direct student instruction when necessary
3. Assist students to use computers flexibly, creatively, and purposefully
4. Search for and evaluate websites that would be useful for teachers
5. Help teachers assess student technology use
6. Teach appropriate classes as required by the demands of the school/college curriculum  

Administrative Work

1. Faculty In-services: plan and help implement, along with other members of the technology committee, special in-service days for technology workshops , technology majors and study groups
2. Library: work with the librarians on issues regarding information technology (Internet, classroom projects, information sources, etc.)
3. Technology Committee: share information with the technology coordinators and TTs in each section of the school/college, keeping them up to date on issues and matters of importance  

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Technology Teachers
Technology Teachers are teachers who have experience using technology in the classroom and can share their experiences with other teachers.
Guidelines for Selection:

1.       Familiarity with hardware and software
2.       Availability to work with other staff members on one's own time
3.       Interest in communicating technical expertise to others
4.       Familiarity with networking
5.       Experience with using technology in the classroom

Staff Development Duties:
Conduct or oversee some technology workshops, majors, or discussion groups during both semesters.

Other Duties:

1. Be an effective communication link between staff and the Technology Committee
2. Foster staff self-sufficiency with technology (conduct workshops, distribute information sheets and checklists)
3. Perform basic troubleshooting prior to contacting Support Staff
4. Keep Technology Committee informed of staff changes
5. Serve on section technology committee, assist with planning
6. Assist with network troubleshooting and website updates  

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Information Technology Media Specialist
Software/Hardware

1. Investigate the capabilities of new software and hardware that help increase the access of information in the library and school/college.
2. Make proposals to purchase and implement needed technology, carefully examining its cost-benefit ratio.
3. Act as a liaison with the libraries, software vendors and publishing companies.
4. Provide reports for the Technology Committee regarding schoolwide/collegewide curricular software inventories and needed software.  

Technology Workshops and Software Promotion

1. Provide/supervise workshops to teachers and students about the functionality of different technology used by the library.
2. Provide encouragement to teachers and students to utilize the available technology.
3. Provide regular assessment of technology and software use.  

Lab Supervision

1. Assist in the management and support of all the school/college’s labs, resource centers and other computers.

Position in the School/College:

1.  Consult with the school/colleges’s librarians regarding technology and software issues.
2. Meet regularly with the school/college’s IT Coordinators and assist in technology planning.
3. Assist the Technology Support Coordinator and IT Coordinators on matters related to the maintenance and upkeep of computers in the labs and elsewhere (i.e. handling virus concerns and software conflicts).  

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Computer Lab Supervisor
Computer Lab Supervisors:

1. ensure all computers in the lab work
2. maintain order and discipline in the lab
3. promote a positive learning atmosphere in the lab
4. maintain lab/computer cart sign up sheet and distribution
5. help maintain the technology inventory for the section
6. conduct occasional computer related workshops
7. teach computer classes when arranged between lab supervisor and teacher
8. assist classes during their extra computer time or with additional projects
9. collaborate with teachers to plan lessons that integrate technology into content areas
10. help teachers assess the performance of students as related to  Technology Standards and benchmarks
11. assist students to use computers flexibly, creatively, and purposefully  

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Student Technicians
Student Technicians are students who volunteer to assist the teachers and students of with computer related technology, and meet the following requirements:

1. are in tenth, eleventh or twelfth grade;
2. have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above with a teacher’s recommendation;
3. have experience with Windows and Apple based operating systems;
4. have considerable troubleshooting skills with computers and software.  

Student Technicians agree to:

1. fulfill additionally assigned duties;
2. abide by and enforce established lab rules and IT policies established at RIS;
3. troubleshoot so labs run efficiently for all computer users;
4. ensure that all stations are ready for subsequent users;
5. learn to operate new technology introduced to the computer labs and demonstrate how it works;
6. offer ideas that might improve the efficiency of the computer labs.

Student technicians are responsible to any teacher or student who requires assistance and their grades will be negotiated between the Technology Coordinator and teachers who have worked with them.

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