Student+Technology+Mentors

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The schools below have organized a team of students who act as Technology Mentors to both students and teachers in NYCOOL schools. The teams are comprised of students who are self motivated, highly skilled with features of online learning and use of Web 2.0 tools to create dynamic projects in the content areas. Students have co-taught classes with teachers, as well as worked one on one to support fellow learners in NYCOOL classes. Genarys V. Jose V. || Christopher already has Mouse Squad students who are taking the Digital Literacy course this semester. He has worked with 3-4 students in particular to give them additional training using various Web2.0tools. One of the students, Shamel Colon, has been instrumental in mentoring other students in the class as they were preparing projects in Unit D. He will offer more specialized training to his team either during school day or after school. || Victor D. Dezlin D. || These EBC students have already taken Digital Literacy courses. Kimberly and Paula envision using these student to mentor students who are presently taking the course this semester. In addition, these Mentors can assist staff who desire to learn more about Web 2.0 online applications for class projects. These students are now "expert" in using tools such as blogs and wikiis to present content area work. || Ashley T. Rachel R. Rednael L. Briana C. Chanelle C. Rolondra D. Kayla Q. || Cathy’s group is mixed, some Juniors from last year's group who have already taken Digital Literacy courses and were trained in Audacity and Podcasting; She will use these students to support both teachers and students at SJHS who need additional support in using Web 2.0 tools for podcasting. This term, some Freshmen and Sophomores joined the group. Cathy will meet with her group during school when possible and afterschool on days to be determined. The younger students asked for more training in Excel topics, so we went over Excel. We will also go over Photo Story. ||
 * ** School ** || ** Student Mentors ** || ** Plan ** ||
 * ** Academy of Urban Planning ** ||  || Both previous and present Digital Literacy students will be available to assist new students (and staff) taking VHS classes during the Fall 2010 semester. Josh wants these students to be able to navigate the new DL2 platform and be skilled in use of online discussion forums and blogs. He will meet with these students during school time when possible or after school for 1 hour. ||
 * ** Bushwick Leaders HS for Academic Excellence ** || Shamel C.
 * ** EBC ** **HS for Pubic Service** || Johnathan R.
 * ** St. Joseph HS ** || Julie R.
 * **Brooklyn Collegiate HS ** ||  ||   ||