- Apple OS Help Desk
- Designed for schools with a 1 to 1 student to computer program, the help desk includes lessons, access to the Apple Knowledge Base, and online access.
- BellSouth
- The BellSouth Kids & the Internet site links to district and school resources to promote online safety, online resources for parents and community,
and online safety resources, technology tips, and activities for children.
- Consortium for School Networking
- CoSN, a national non-profit organization, is the premier voice in education technology leadership. CoSN’s Cyber Security initiative and Taking TCO to the
Classroom offer best practices and resources regarding issues of security and Total Cost of Ownership for schools. See also:
securedistrict.cosn.org and classroomtco.cosn.org
- C.R.E.A.T.E. Mississippi
- The Student Tech Team (STT) program trains student to provide just-in-time support for technology use in schools.
- Dell
- The Dell Tech Know program enables “at-risk†or underserved middle school students an opportunity to earn a home computer and learn technology skills
that promote self-esteem, academic success, and prepare students for opportunities.
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- The East Project
- The EAST Project began in 1996 in a single classroom in rural Arkansas and has since grown to over 230 schools in six states. In 2001, EAST incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit governed by a Board of Directors comprised of business, education, and government leaders. See PDF.
- ExplorNet
- Offers curriculum-based IT programs for high schools geared toward certification, including instructor training, curriculum and instructional materiials,
test item banks and a framework for student technology support teams.
- Generation YES and Generation TECH
- Generation TECH provides a rigorous multi-level curriculum and assessment framework for students participating in tech support. Training, online tools,
and support create a sustainable student-centered program. See Presentation, Curriculum and Edutopia Article.
- HP
- HP provides K-12 educators with technology solutions to drive results, do more with less, and deal with constant change and budget constraints.
- Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program
- Kentucky's Student Technology Leadership Program (STLPâ„¢) is a project-based learning program that empowers students in all grade levels to use technology
in powerful ways.
- Microsoft Corporation
- Through Partners in Learning, Microsoft is committed to creating long-term partnerships with education and government leaders that help schools educate
the children of today.
- MOUSE
- Making Opportunities for Upgrading Schools & Education (MOUSE) operates a national school-based youth technology support program called MOUSE Squad. See Evaluation Report 2002-2004 and Movie.
- Nortel Networks Kidz Online
- This non-profit organization is focused on a peer-based approach to helping teachers and students develop 21st century communication skills through the
use of web-based video training materials.
- Student TECH CORPS
- Though not a student tech support program, the Pathways program has many elements that can inform a tech support course geared towards workforce preparation. Pathways was designed bearing in mind the information set forth in
the SCANS (Secretary's Commission On Achieving Necessary Skills) report. See Article.
- Student TECH CORPS
- Delivers core technology training and certification to middle school and high school students. Student-Run Help Desks provide valuable technical support
in their school buildings. See Brochure and PPT.
- Students Working to Advance Technology (SWAT)
- SWAT Teams organize and train teachers to direct students teams nationwide in providing technical support in their schools.
- SupportNET Online
- Designed for Michigan schools, the site offers free resources, online training, and links to other sites.
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