I thought I'd share out a resource that I created for a group of school leaders who I work with in case it helps in any of your schools. Feel free to share with others!
Today’s topic: Student Tech Team
What is it:
- A student tech team can be formed in lots of different ways, but it is designed to help support students and teachers with technology issues they face.
Purpose:
- Provide students with a very unique learning and leadership opportunity.
- Provide the school with much quicker and more easily accessible tech support to deal with lower level technology issues.
Examples:
- This Middle School began with a voluntary after school club that created a blog, but moved to a more systematic organization that now creates video tutorials.
- This is a 4th-6th grade student tech team that trained members who were present in most classrooms.
Other Resources:
- Here are some ISTE recommendations for supporting your 1:1 program with a student tech team
- iTunes Course about Student Tech Teams
Final Thoughts:
A student tech team can be extremely beneficial for not only the school by providing quicker technology solutions, but it is also an amazing experience for students. It gives some students a unique experience that they aren’t able to get elsewhere. Check out the video of one team below:
Fulton County is doing this. Several of our McClarin students went off campus a few weeks ago for two days to be trained. I haven't seen them in use yet, but I know that they have been trained!
ReplyDeleteI hope they take full advantage for the benefit of students and the school!
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