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    Student Tech Teams

    Students are arguably the most important, and often under-appreciated, stakeholders in a school technology initiative. Involving students directly in the planning, execution, and day-to-day management of a technology program can help to ensure buy-in and support. Student tech teams not only help with resolving device issues, but they also provide an opportunity for students to take on leadership roles in the school, develop a STEM-based skillset, and collaborate in an innovative learning environment.

    Role of Student Tech Teams

    There are many distinct roles and responsibilities student tech teams take part in. Their primary role is providing basic device troubleshooting such as: 

    • Login or email issues
    • Assisting teachers in connecting their devices to the network or boards
    • Adding printers/software
    • Supporting/repairing teacher/student devices in your school
    • Supporting Incident IQ device issues 

    Additional roles and responsibilities of school student tech teams are:

    • Students having specialized technology schools
    • Students supporting information technology (device/software) and instructional technology (apps & tools)
    • Students creating how-to videos for students and teachers
    • Students supporting students and teachers with using APS applications:
      • myBackpack
      • Google Workspace
      • Microsoft 365
      • Minecraft Education Edition
      • Nearpod (Digital Citizenship/Cyberbullying)
      • Coding
      • Robotics
      • Video Production
      • AR/VR
    • Students man STEM Stations at school events
    • Students create PSA (Public Service Announcement) Videos for the school /community
    • Students help teachers with class websites
    • Students help with MDM (Mobile Device Management)
    • App deployment
    • App approval process
    • Students research tech tools for classrooms
    • Students model the use of apps/tools for classroom use
    • Explore new ways to use tools that they are already using in class and share these with their teachers
    • Facilitate a student-led professional learning session for teachers on tips and tricks on using specific apps or new resources.
    • Support the Minecraft Student Ambassador Program at their school or serve as the schools’ Minecraft Student Ambassadors.