student ict leadership: tapping into the talent
DESCRIPTION
Students are the largest group of users of technology within any school, representing a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm, yet their voice is largely unheard in relation to ICT planning and deployment. Formation of the iSupport Team in 2012 has given Mazenod College students a voice. It has brought like-minded students together under the umbrella of a shared passion for technology and a willingness to act as mentors and guides to others. The Team provides a network of students across the school identified as ‘ICT experts’. Students who can assist teachers in the classroom or on a one-to-one basis; support new staff and students; provide feedback to the IT Department, inform college families about safe use at home and coordinate the introduction of gaming experiences such as Minecraft within the college. This session will introduce participants to the Mazenod College iSupport Team, a successful model of ICT student leadership designed to assist students, teachers and the college community with the integration of technology into life and learning. Inspired by the US based, GenYES program, the iSupport Team is a service model of leadership who’s members support the growth of digital literacy skills and confidence in the use of technology by all members of the school community. Lead by the Year 12 iSupport Prefect and senior students, the Team meets fortnightly, and between meetings keeps in touch via social media. Tapping into this talent at Mazenod College has been an empowering experience for all involved. Students have gained an authentic role representing, not only their own peers but all members of the college community. As they discuss, translate and transfer knowledge and ideas about the technology in their daily lives its more than an information process, it’s empowerment. Every school is different. This model assimilates well with our community, however, regardless of the dynamics we all benefit when students are given a voice.TRANSCRIPT
Title: Powerpoint
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School: Mazenod College,Mulgrave
Name: Camilla Elliott
Title: Tapping into the Talent: Student Technology Leadership
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• Genesis & Role of Mazenod iSupport Team
• Leadership opportunities
• Activities and involvement
• Benefits – win-win
• Challenges – one size does not fit all
• Future – evolution of the group
• Q & A
Session will cover:
Genesis & Role of iSupport Team
Mazenod Model – iSupport Team
Online application – completed Term 1
• 90% of school population
• Knowledge & enthusiasm
• Senior Prefect
• Year level leaders
• Individual projects
Leadership Opportunities
• Testing & trialling
• Reporting – IT Prefect
• New teacher support
• Classroom support
• Mercy Action Day
Activities and Involvement
Benefits – win-win
Self-esteemTrust
Responsibility
Importance
Belonging
Opportunities
CommitmentGrowth
• College Student Leadership Program
• Role - Support Team vs Computer Club
• Membership is more than the badge
• Student skill levels
• Communication & team building
Challenges
Challenges are individual to each school
The Future
CONTINUE
REFLECT
RESPOND
Q & A
Camilla ElliottiSupport Team Coordinator
Head of Library / eLearning CoordinatorMazenod College, Mulgravehttp://www.mazenod.vic.edu.au
Contact & Presentation:www.linkingforlearning.com
Also online:Twitter: @camillaelliottGoogle+