Instructional Technology Specialist Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for instructional technology specialist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical advice to faculty and other staff on the use of current instructional technologies, including computer-based training, desktop videoconferencing, multimedia, and distant learning technologies.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Eligible to hold CDL
• Experience providing support and training for Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas, D2L, Blackboard)
• Partner with stakeholders, including the IT and Institutional Research departments, to gather learning technology needs and determine integration standards
• Gather requirements from stakeholders to understand learning technology needs
• Requires good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Effectively communicates technical information to a nontechnical audience
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications (multi-platform preferred)
• Good understanding of and experience with a variety of current computing paradigms such as server, cloud-based and distributed computing

I would like to submit my application for the instructional technology specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for synchronous and asynchronous support, including effective design and teaching practices, accessibility, and technical training in response to faculty and staff instructional technology needs and issues.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Working with adult learners to model technology integration into the curriculum at the campus
• Providing technical support for beginning technology users, preferably in educational settings
• Experience in the use of productivity software products aligned to the Technology Applications, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in appropriate grade levels
• Experience in multiple operating systems and platforms within an educational setting
• Provide support for the application of instructional technology tools such as IPads and techniques for a variety of classroom settings and content areas
• In-depth knowledge of Apple and Windows Operating Systems
• Demonstrated evidence of effective communication with both technical and non-technical users
• Skills with web technologies such as HTML, XHTML, Javascript, and CSS

Please consider me for the instructional technology specialist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for daily support and advice to faculty, staff and students in effectively using and developing instructional technology applications and/or equipment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience and knowledge of various data access, processing and analysis technologies such as Hadoop, SQL, R, and Python
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, compliance, and software licensing
• Write and edit messages that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct
• Use active listening skills
• Solicit, accept, and provide constructive feedback
• Author WCAG 2.0 Compliant HTML content
• Work in a team and collaborative setting
• Valid Texas teaching certification grades K-12

I am excited to be applying for the position of instructional technology specialist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for second level and third level technical support for issues with the Blackboard Learn system and other instructional technologies, such as Playposit and Blackboard Ally.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Web-enabling or working with, databases in support of curriculum-technology integration initiatives
• Curriculum development that models integration of appropriate technology tools in K-5 settings
• Familiarity with the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, No Child Left Behind Title 2, Part D legislation and Information Problem-Solving
• Demonstrate strong communications skills, both written and oral
• Extensive knowledge technology integration in instructional practices
• Knowledge of wide area and local area network
• Strong presentation skills and experience in developing and presenting professional development sessions
• Experience using a course management system for online professional learning or K-12 learning, such as Moodle, Blackboard, or Google Classroom

I am excited to be applying for the position of instructional technology specialist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultation and assistance to faculty concerning best practices in the design of appropriate course materials for online, hybrid, and web-enhanced courses including but not limited to implementation of communication tools, technologies, accessibility standards, and assessments to meet learning outcomes.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrates and utilizes effective needs analysis and evaluation skills
• Work experience within a learning management system help desk
• Knowledge of and exhibited proficiency in the use of instructional technologies
• Work experience with the implementation of instructional technology in an education setting preferred
• Supervisory work experience preferred
• Canvas working knowledge preferred
• WordPress working knowledge preferred
• Demonstrated strong analytical and communication skills, with a particular emphasis on effectively communicating the complexities of technology to a wide-range of audiences and choosing communication channels appropriately