Media Technologist (School of Education)

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education Technology, Bachelor of Technology Education (BTech), Instructional Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience working in an University media resource center or instructional technology setting.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of instructional software and audio-visual equipment.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Dean, School of Education

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare, operate, and maintain facilities and equipment in the Micro-Teaching Laboratory, Media Resource Centre, Language Laboratory, and Geography Laboratory.
• Provide technical support for teaching practice simulations, including recording, playback, and analysis of sessions.
• Manage and support Smart Classrooms and ICT-enabled teaching spaces, ensuring reliable use of projectors, interactive boards, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Oversee acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, and maintenance of media resources in the Media Resource Centre and School Library.
• Train faculty and student-teachers in instructional technologies, Blackboard (BB) skills, smartboard use, and classroom presentation techniques.
• Support learners in information retrieval, digital literacy, and academic referencing, integrating e-learning and digital platforms into teaching and learning.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, and manage storage, security, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory and media equipment.