Creating STAT Student Technology Assistant Team By Suzanne Noyes

What is a student technology assistant team? A student technology assistant team is a group of selected students with an interest in computers. They can be used in many different ways depending on the age of the students. Elementary school students can  help teachers troubleshoot  conduct routine maintenance on the computers  distribute the computer cart Middle and High school students can  Assist teachers  upgrade software  learn new advances in technology  model safe computer behavior

Problems with Laptops on the Cart and Classroom Computers at Bowen Cleaning Fingerprints are not routinely cleaned off the screens. The keyboards are not wiped down to get rid of dirt and germs. Maintenance The desktops are littered with student documents not placed in the correct folders, open programs, or open documents Defect collection and notification The sticky notes are being left on the laptops by teachers to alert the technology specialist to a problem and either fall off or are not routinely collected.

Problems with the Computer Carts at Bowen Power source The laptops are not charged because the cart was not plugged in overnight or in between uses. Some of the laptops are not charged because they were not plugged into the cord. Missing laptops Some of the laptops on the cart are missing and you do not have enough for your class. Cord maintenance The cords fall out, get tangled or go missing. This may contribute to the power source problem.

Why does Bowen need a Student Technology Assistant Team? Laptops on the Cart Cleaning the screens Cleaning the keyboards Maintenance of the desktops Defect collection and notification Classroom Computers Cleaning the screens cleaning the keyboards Maintenance of the desktops Defect collection and notification Computer Carts Cord maintenance Ensure power source Notification of missing laptops Teacher Helpers Model safe computer use Troubleshoot network issues Distribution and retrieval of computer cart Classroom assistant

How can the Student Technology Assistant Team be Teacher Helpers? Classroom Assistant A second set of hands (especially in the younger grades) to troubleshoot and help students navigate Distribution and retrieval of computer cart Either to go get the cart or return the cart when you are unable to leave your room Troubleshoot network issues With the new laptops there have been many issues around connecting to the network. It requires retyping in the password or even restarting the computer (several times) which can take a huge chunk of time if it happens to more than one laptop. Model safe computer use Be role models for students in their class Be teachers for students in the younger grades

What are the benefits of using students? Available Willing to help Valuable resource Promote positive self-concept Create excitement about technology Instill good computer behavior among the older students Ensure proper use of materials Build leadership

How do we start STAT: a Student Technology Assistant Team? Student Qualities Honest Trustworthy Available to stay after school for half an hour at least three times per week Responsible Motivated Good grades Student Qualifications Fill out application Teacher recommendation Parent permission Student Choice Endorsement from teacher Interview with Mrs. Noyes

Responsibilities of STAT at Bowen Laptops on the Cart and Classroom Computers Cleaning screen with antibacterial wipes Cleaning keyboard antibacterial wipes and dust can Clean the desktops by placing items in proper folders and closing out programs Collect sticky notes left by teachers and create a task list for the technology specialist Computer Carts Untangle cords Rewrap cords Make sure all laptops are plugged into proper computers Make sure cart is plugged into a power source Create list of missing laptops for technology specialist Teacher Helpers (based on availability during the day) Model safe computer use for students Make sure all computers are connected to the network prior to use by class Distribute and retrieve computer cart for teachers who are unable to leave their rooms Assist teachers during classroom use of laptops by helping students navigate to websites or through a program

Responsibilities of the supervisor for STAT at Bowen Have the necessary skills to do all of the tasks being asked by the students Available every day after school for half and hour Teach students how to maintain computer carts Show students how to troubleshoot network issues Maintain discipline within the group of students Work closely with the technology specialist to deal with identified problems Create weekly schedule for team Deal with any problems that may arise

How can a student become a member of STAT? Parent permission Application Teacher endorsement Interview

The future of STAT at Bowen To continue to find new ways of assisting teachers and maintaining the technology at Bowen To include students in learning about new technologies To have students create podcasts, design web pages, and create videos To follow the interests of the students

What do I need from you? Time in each of the 5 th grade classrooms to present STAT Ways to better implement STAT Ideas for other ways to use STAT Feedback from teachers about: The maintenance of the carts The maintenance of the desktops STAT members behavior in the classroom Any issues that may arise

Comments and Suggestions Questions about STAT Ideas to improve STAT

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