Tech Squad is a student-led technology team that not only handles troubleshooting assistance to the campus, but also serve as digital innovation leaders for the student body. Tech Squad provides an opportunity for students to develop skills in design,  productivity and customer service that will be used to enhance the opportunities for innovation at South Hills. Members would receive training in various levels of tech including: Microsoft, Adobe, Google, Digital Learning Environments, and software/hardware support.

 

Using the DILo (Digital Innovation Lounge) South Hills students would have the opportunity to make appointments to have Laptop issues addressed and receive group or 1to1 training on various learning tools used on campus. Tech Squad members would also create video tutorials and step sheets to provide South Hills students an opportunity to learn on their own. Also conduct showcase opportunities like “Figured It Out Fridays” to support further innovation in the same model of TED Talks.

 

Leveraging the technological know how of students, placing them in a leadership position within the school, will all them to take advantage of their desire to help others makes perfect sense of the digital world, especially in the thriving 1:1 Laptop program at South Hills.

 

Tech Squad is an application process that all students would have the opportunity to apply for. Meetings and trainings would be held both online and after school. Members will also be able to graduate with training certification for various platforms.