better understanding through building !. special thanks to nyscate for making this opportunity...
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Lisa BlankTechnology Coordinator/ Math & Science TeacherLyme Central SchoolChaumont, NY(315)649-2417lblank@lymecsd.org
Special Thanks to NYSCATEFor making this opportunity possible for my students!
What’s it all about?
Learning technology skills
Exploring new technologies
Serving as peer tutors
Helping staff members with the use of equipmentTroubleshooting and maintaining equipment
Setting up and building computers
Installing software and hardware
Access Allowed
Unique user account for the network
access to local machine
Special shared network folder with installation files, notes, and
drivers
Benefits
Students in classes ready to
help!
Students help teachers and
peers
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Equipment
cleaning up & repairing computers
Installing and removing programs & drivers
Upgrading RAM & other components
Setting up Computers
Imaging
Installing Software
Installing Printers & other peripherals
Running Network Cabling
Building Project
Invaluable assistance
Informing staff of
room needs
Set up of remodeled
rooms
Renaming machines
for network purposes
Installing printers
Building Computers from Kits
Kits purchased through Tiger Direct
for under $300
Included case, motherboard,
processor, fan, RAM, & power supply
Only one student had any prior experience working inside a PC!
ChallengesStudent interest has exceeded availability• 5 or fewer students is ideal for
this unique course• Last year
• 13 students• 2 sections• Some every day, others every
other day, some one semester, others full year
Finding a way to provide similar opportunities to younger students within our small school environment
Technology LeadershipClass 2009-2010
Lyme Central School’s
T. BarberG. BlankD. BoothC. HardyC. NicholsB. Pawlin
A. SchwindB. SharlowR. StrasserJ.TarwaterR. TefftS. WalkerA. Williams
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