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 5th 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

ResourcesImages

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Information

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