Comp_Outreach_Resources_Horan

Scott Horan IT Internship and Resource Teacher; Jefferson County Public Schools; scott.horan@jefferson.kyschools.us

1. Cool Tech Camps: an opportunity for 6th and 7th graders in Louisville, KY area. The camps range from Graphics to Programming to Wireless Networking to Computer Repair to GIS (mapping). These hands on and highly engaging week-long camps provide an opportunity for students to be exposed to cutting edge technology and are taught by certified computer instructors from computer programs in our JCPS high schools. They will be assisted by high school computer interns. [|http://www.cooltechcamps.org/]

2. Student Help Desk: If you are teaching a technology related course, chances are your students are being asked to help fix computers in various classes. Why not make it a co-curricular activity. Nothing helps student learn how to problem solve than physical activity. There are many sources that can help you with this. • Kentucky has a technology service organization that can be likened to a high tech Beta Club, called Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) [|http://www.kde.state.ky.us/KDE/Instructional Resources/Technology/Student Initiatives/STLP Student Technology Leadership Program/] • or easier, just Google “STLP”. This student organization has elementary, middle and high school adaptations and a state conference and competitions.

3. Computer Technology Industry Association: Another great resource is CompTIA. It has an educational component called E2C. Not only are their tons of member schools to share info with, but a great website, a national conference called Breakaway held in early August every year (this year Aug 2 at the Orlando Gaylord Center), and standards for many of your classes (Repair, Networking, Wiring, Security, etc). Their site is [|www.comptia.org/e2c]

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