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Newsletter-2010 -SWAT Makes a new START!
 
Karen Cator, Director for the Office of Education Technology, congratulates Lucy, Chuck and Jessica for their efforts with the SWAT program!
January 25, 2010-Microsoft and the Corporation for National and Community Service Launch New Initiative to Promote Student Leadership in the Classroom - SWAT forms new Partnerships, read about it here.
AWARD Winning SWAT sites are announced!
Link to SWAT Purchase Order Invoice-PDF
March 2010-SWAT is in E-School News-Page 8, click here
Keep up with other SWAT news and announcements, visit the SWAT Blog
START Serving Now! Talk to me about how to integrate Service Learning with your SWAT programs.
Just in! Learn More about
The Virginia Student Training and Refurbishment program (or VA STAR) is a collaborative effort of the Secretaries of Education and Technology and the Departments of Education and General Services to introduce Virginia's students to the field of IT repair.
Attention all Active SWAT Teams! SWAT Is Partnering with The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and Microsoft's US Partners in Learning to support model Student Technology Leadership Programs. If you are an Active SWAT Program and use Service Learning or Help Desk Models in your SWAT efforts please contact me ASAP for potential funding and Model Recognition. Contact lucyganfield@gmail.com for more information.
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and Microsoft's US Partners in Learning have formed a public-private partnership. This partnership will support the use of technology to transform how people work together to meet critical needs in their schools and communities. United by the shared purposes of ensuring that students reach their full potential, pursuing innovation, and improving the quality of life for all, this significant collaboration joins the power of technology with the energy of young people to develop initiatives that strengthen teaching and learning across our nation.
In Development......online Moodle classes for SWAT Leadership Training, SWAT HomeSchooling, and Service Learning efforts.
If you are interested in these resources please contact me at lucyganfield@gmail.com
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Do what Chip is doing!
"Hi...I'm Chip Hoover, Technology Coach at William Penn Senior High School in York PA. Over the past couple of years I've been mildly interested in starting a student tech club here at the high school. Now, with a large influx of stimulus money I've become much more interested in getting our students engaged to assist with our staff next school year as they utilize the equipment that will be purchased over the summer. Your SWAT concept jumped out on my internet search and seems to be what I am looking for to involve our high school students."
SWAT is published in Principal Magazine!
Click here to read the article
Forest Park's SWAT program becomes the 'best practice' model for the State of Virginia!
2009! SWAT and Virginia STAR Partnership
The Virginia Student Training and Refurbishment program (or VA STAR) is a collaborative effort of the Secretaries of Education and Technology and the Departments of Education and General Services to introduce Virginia's students to the field of IT repair.
The ultimate goal of the VA STAR program is to create a sustainable educational program that takes surplus hardware from state agencies or private companies in order to offer students IT repair certification. By August of 2009, the VA STAR program will have initiated programs in ten schools throughout the Commonwealth. "Governor Kaine's vision for career and technical education is furthered by innovative collaborations that Forest Park has offered to lead," added Secretary Morris.
Join the SWAT Linked In Group at
http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/ 1808089/
SWAT is not bound to a single technology, it is timeless with no significant investment needed. It is a synergic tool which allows you to get the most out of your current technology investments.
Fall 2008
The International Conference on Teaching and Learning with Technology hosted by the Singapore Ministry of Education and ISTE, was fantastic! For more information http://www.ictlt.com/index. html
Great quotes from the conference; "Children are the messengers to a time we will never see" , "we must be co-learners with our students", "create dynamic interactions and deeper learning with your students", "students should be using technology to improve learning" and "we should not just build an information society but more importantly, a creative society."
I was inspired by Mitchel Resnick's Keynote about MIT's Scratch program and I endorse it as a wonderful tool for the SWAT program, so I started a forum at
http://scratch.mit.edu/forums/ viewtopic.php?pid=61525#p61525 to support the SWAT creative society!
Read all about SWAT in T.H.E. Journal, February 2008, Volume 35, Number 2
"Triumph of the Nerds, How Geeks Became Chic" by John K.Walters www.thejournal.com
I am always interested in partnership and cross-marketing opportunities for my SWAT program. If you are interested, please contact me at lucyganfield@gmail.com
I will return to the US in October 2008 after living in Singapore for the past three years. I am presently seeking full or part-time contract and/or virtual work in Education Interactive, Content Development, and/or Online Training.
See my Linked In Profile
View Lucy Miller-Ganfield's profile
To Order ALL SWAT resources click here http://www.swatweb.net/materials.html
Ready now! The SWAT Assessment Tool Kit-Several Disposition and SWAT Integrated Standards Assessments, Rubrics, and much more, to use with your SWAT program. Order by email at lmganfield@gmail.com, purchase orders are welcome or pay now via Paypal
SWAT does it all! Anna Pollard, Technology Coordinator at East Garner Magnet School in Garner NC is Directing her SWAT Team to perform Podcasts, Blogs, and Wikis. To see more of this model SWAT program click on the link.
http://www.eastgarnerms.inspiringteachers.com/swatclub_site.html
2008-Now Available! Technology TIP's For Children by TIP the computer character-EBook, 21 Published Colorful TIP articles for young children to enjoy, using Flip Album, reader included. to order click here http://www.swatweb.net/materials.html
TIP, (Technology Information Provider) (Singapore copyright 2007)a gender-neutral character who gives computer advice to children in Singapore, was featured in each issue of Reading Plus Magazine and is now in e-book learning format.
TIP's mission is to empower others with technology information and to promote Learning Values, Reading Literacy and Cooperative Learning through the use of Technology.

** Order the SWAT Kit which includes the SWAT Camp Manual.
Now available! The SWAT Quick Guide and SWAT Overview PP Presentation.
Information Request! Joyce Lofstrom from Park Ridge, Ill would like to know if there is a SWAT program in the northwest suburbs of Chicago? She would like to work with other parents and administrators in District 207 to begin a SWAT program.
If you are interested in helping Joyce please contact her by email at joycelofstrom@hotmail.com
General News and Information
Posted December 2006 Read about Tomorrow's Leaders in the Infinite Thinking Machine Blog
U.S. Department Of Education Releases National Education Technology Plan
"There is a new fervor in American education and a new creativity that's being driven in part by this generation of tech-savvy students," said U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige. "We are already seeing some remarkable results, and I believe this trend bodes well for the future of our country. As the report noted, America's students are our ultimate constituents, and we need to listen to them."
Welcome New SWAT Registrants!
**Welcome EL Paso and San Antonio, Texas School Districts, and Sigourney and Cardinal Iowa School Districts, for your interest in developing district-wide SWAT programs.
- El Paso adds on more SWAT Programs in their schools! Thank you!
- Welcome Hamilton McElroy-St. Mary's Middle School, GA
- Welcome John Staudacher-Wilkinsburg High, Wilkinsburg, PA.
- Welcome Laura Ferrell-Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School, Oak Lawn, Illinois
- Welcome Orange Grove Elementary Charter School, Charleston, SC
- Welcome Marie Cassell, Cumberland Valley School District, Mechanicsburg, PA
- Welcome Inglewood School District-George W. Crozier Middle School, CA
- Welcome Chip Hoover, Wm Penn Sr. High, York, PA
- Welcome Carol Welsh, Riverside Middle School, Dearborn Heights, MI
- Welcome Alta Allen, Roper, NC
- Wecome Bernadette Roche, Shawnee, Kansas
- Welcome Jeremy Jorgensen, Minocqua, Wisconsin
- Welcome Carrie Grogg, Cupertino Union School District, Cupertino, CA
- Welcome Albert Bricker, St. James School, San Francisco, California
- Welcome Anthony Johnson, Overton Elementary School, Salisbury, NC
- Welcome Rebecca Woodley, North Drive Elementary, Goldsboro, NC
- Welcome Kirk Magill, Kirk's Computer Works, Sigourney Iowa
- Welcome Joyce Klepacki, St. Lucy Elementary, Campbell California
- Welcome Debbie Novalski, Winding Creek Elementaty, Fredricksburg, Virginia
- Welcome Candy McDonald, Southside Elementary, Lebanon, TN
- Welcome Barbara Langley, Bear Lake Elementary, Apopka, Florida
- Welcome Jeff Thungc, Student Technology Programs, Kent School District, Kent, Washington
- Welcome David Pearson, Director of Technology, St. Thomas More Catholic High School, Louisiana
- Welcome Frank Mosco, Director of Technology, Cardinal Hayes High School, NY
- Welcome Noah Spranklin, Director of Technology, The Unquowa School, Fairfield, CT
- Welcome Londa Posvistak, San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Welcome Phil Zaubi, Porter-Gaud School, Charleston, SC
- Welcome Chris Fondaw, Christian Unified High School, El Cajon, CA
- Welcome Tom Radcliff, Logansport High School, Logansport, LA
- Welcome Monroe County School District
- Welcome Mrytle Grove Christian School
- Welcome Luling Elementary School, Luling, Louisiana, Mr. Howat
- Welcome Blessed Sacrament Regional School, Morgate, NJ., John Garrity
- Welcome Star of the Sea School, San Francisco, CA., Brian P. Fordyce
- Welcome North Callaway High School in Kingdom City, MO.
- Welcome West Memphis Christian School. Ryan Sumner would like to know if there are any "active or want to be active" Arkansas SWAT programs in his state. Please contact him at rsummer@wmcs.com
- Welcome Dana Greenburg at Celebration High School in Celebration, Florida!
March 2004
Read all about it!
Role reversal; Young tech wizards teach their teachers a thing or two
By Amanda Long, Special to the Chicago Tribune.
2 March 2004
Summer 2003
Digital
Media Center “A+” Youth Learn the ’Ins and Outs’ of Computer Repair
While
thousands of Chicago youth played softball, went to the beach, or played
in parks, 16 students found an alternative way to spend their summer.
They learned to build, repair, diagnose, and analyze computer hardware.
The SWAT (Students Working for the Advancement of Technology) program
helps students learn valuable computer skills through the use of numerous
problem sets, hands-on lab exercises, and field training. The SWAT program
was conducted by the Digital Media Center (DMC) on the campus of the
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). Each student gained both technical
knowledge and troubleshooting skills. The DMC’s SWAT was modeled
on the nationally recognized SWAT program founded by Ms. Lucy Miller.
The mission of the nation program is to promote student leadership training,
address technology competencies, provide outreach to the community program
was modeled.
Chicago
area middle and high school students who participate in SWAT were trained
to become technology assistants and are identified as resources to assist
their schools and communities by using their newly gained technical
expertise.
The SWAT students received hands-on training in a rigorous environment
for 6 weeks, with sessions running 5 days a week, 6 hours a day. They
learned how to diagnose and repair defective parts, to load software,
and to connect networks. They gained knowledge necessary to disarm viruses,
and they even built web pages.
In
addition, SWAT students learned the value of community service by repairing
computers through our partnership with Chicago’s very own Time
Dollar Tutoring Program, an organization that provides computers to
disadvantaged Chicago residents.
In order to continue the students’ education, The DMC has strongly
encouraged their respective schools to consider them for positions as
Technology Assistants. With the vast knowledge they gained in the SWAT
program, they are sure to be a valuable resource.
Some student comments about the program were: “It was fun and
interactive,” “SWAT taught me parts of the computer that
I didn’t know about,” and “I liked the experience
of working in the Time Dollar program and learning to work with computers.”
The students showed marked improvement in their computer knowledge and
skills. They have improved their test scores an average of 230% over
the course of the program.
The SWAT program is proof that it is possible, with the right curriculum
and instructors, to teach 10-16 year old students significant computer
hardware knowledge in just one summer session.
“The Illinois Institute of Technology is proud to be a partner
by offering the SWAT Program to Chicago youth and play a vital role
of career exposure in the Chicago educational system. We want to help
develop the next generation of computer engineers and scientists, I.T.
professionals, and technicians,” says Kevin G. Smith, Associate
Director of Community Outreach of IIT’s Digital Media Center.
IIT’s Digital Media Center, is working to create new trends in
community technology equity and integration; co-locating access, programs,
services, and content within the community where citizens gather. Its
focus is to providing learning experiences for IIT undergraduate and
graduate students via community service through programming and services
to help improve lives in Bronzeville and all residents of the city of
Chicago.
For more information on IIT - DMC programs, services, and partnership
opportunities call (312) 567-8839 or visit us on the web at http://dmc.iit.edu.
IIT Summer Article
SWAT
in Chicago
Lucy visits Sister Mary Therese Freyman
at St. James School in Chicago on October 21st, 2002.
Candice
(SWAT student) and Lucy speak at parents night about how SWAT members
become strong student leaders in their school and community.
Pictured
are Candice and Iman (SWAT
student leaders with Lucy and Sister Mary Therese) and Candice with
Sister Mary
Therese. Sister Mary Therese is opening up SWAT membership from grades
1-8 and has engaged her parent community to support
the outreach efforts at her school.
Look
what happened in Summer 2002 with SWAT!
Cindy Newton and John Davis take SWAT
to new dimensions!
They have demonstrated how SWAT can be a summer camp at the elementary
and high school levels.
Hence, the "How To Start a SWAT Summer Camp Manual" will be
developed this fall for other SWAT Leaders to replicate.
Also in development this fall is the "SWAT Kit".
Please see the following links to their SWAT Summer Camp Websites:
http://fayette.k12.in.us/eastview/swatcamp.htm
2002
Activities
Cindy Newton
speaks on behalf of SWAT at the Indiana Computer Education on January
24th. (ICE) for more information about her SWAT efforts click on "SWAT
Teams in Action" or click here:
Eastview
SWAT
(
North Carolina School of Math and Science)
NCSSM
SWAT Program
SWAT
Programs Update 1/2002
by Jon Davis
Coordinator, State Student Technology Initiative
The summer of 2001 was a busy time for my colleagues and me. We hosted
the second annual Cyber Campus SWAT Camp and the first NCSSM Student
Technology Symposium, providing training to more than 100 student technology
leaders.. I am happy to report that these programs, along with the new
TechLeader Digital Media Workshop, will be funded in 2002 by a new grant
from the U.S. Department of Education.
The TechLeader
workshop will be targeted at technology coordinators and Cyber Campus
managers who will be trained in the areas of web design, animation,
video production, streaming media management and server administration.
In addition, the workshop attendees will discuss supporting student
programs like SWAT teams, student multimedia projects, and the projects
of teachers who would like to develop multimedia web content.
For More
SWAT information please visit:
http://www.dlt.ncssm.edu/now/newsletters/november01pagetwo.htm
2001
Activities
NCSSM
( North Carolina School of Math and Science)
SWAT Camp 2001
is the second annual summer technology camp for North Carolina high
school students. Students attend the camp at one of seven CyberCampuses
distributed throughout the state where they participate in live video conferences
with technology professionals at the NC School of Science and Mathematics.
The primary purpose of the camp is to provide training to existing SWAT
teams that have been established at each of the CyberCampuses. However,
the events is open to other students of the CyberCampus school and,
depending upon the discretion of the CyberCampus manager, open to students
from neighboring high schools. The camp, part of NCSSM's Education Future
NOW project, is funded by a US Department of Education Technology Innovation
Challenge Grant.
SWAT
Student is Published!
Elliot Peele, president of the NCSSM Student SWAT Team will be published
in the April issue of Leading and Learning with Technology. In the article,
he shares his experiences of learning technology by teaching others
and working on multimedia projects for the school.
Forest Park High School IT conference on May 2
Forest Park High School and SWAT sign partnership agreement.
Chuck
Drake, IT Coordinator, Leads the way with his SWAT Program. The goal
of the Students Working to Advance Technology (SWAT) program is to provide
citizens and students of Prince William County with the opportunity
to expand their technological skills and knowledge. SWAT is a collaborative
effort of the IT technology program at Forest Park High School. SWAT
is made up of students in the technology classes of A+ (Hardware), Cisco
(Networking) and Learn and Serve (Volunteer)
For More
information about their SWAT Team please visit:students.http://www.pwcs.edu/forestpark/SWAT%20page/index.htm
Forest
Park High School

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