Here is a thought…. Don’t know how we could do it logistically – but thought I’d put it out there.

Wouldn’t it be great if students could be given the following class project:

• Students form “tech training teams”
• Each Team “adopts” a department.
• Teams meet with the teachers in that department to find out what tech skills the teachers already have.
• They talk with the teachers about what tech skills they need and/or would like to use in their classrooms.
• Student team then meets with each other to brainstorm all kinds of skills they as students would like to see used in their classes.
• Students research the skills/websites etc. for that department.
• Students create a dynamic presentation to show the teachers the possibilities.
• Teachers ask questions and talk with the team about the possibilities
• Teachers create a list of training they would like to have in priority order.
• Students design, prepare and present training sessions to the teachers in their adopted department. They could do a group training session – or they could do the training individually during the teacher’s free time.

BENEFITS:

• Students have an authentic project and a grade
• Students learn a lot themselve because what you teach you know.
• Teachers get training from student experts, and they have student “mentors” that can help them practice the skills.