This collaborative document describes the core features and functions of Open Space Groups from a user perspective. There is also space to ask questions and provide comments and feedback.
Material Type: Reading
This PDF offers some suggestions and best practices around this subject, many generated by GenYES Facilitators. This document is a MUST READ if you are considering starting a true student tech infrastructure support program. With the acquisition of the GenYES program, Ohio users should contact support.infohio.org or their ITC for questions and support for GenYES Ohio.
Material Type: Reading
This guide provides a practical, step-by-step checklist for planning GenYES, as well as a checklist for the first week and month of the program. More detailed information about using the GenYES web tools and the GenYES curriculum can be found in other guides. This is a simple overview of the process. With the acquisition of the GenYES program, Ohio users should contact support.infohio.org or their ITC for questions and support for GenYES Ohio.
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Many GenYES implementations happen in a regularly scheduled class. The following list of options provide other implementation models that may work in your school. Generation YES has implemented GenYES in more than 1,650 schools using these models. With the acquisition of the GenYES program, Ohio users should contact support.infohio.org or their ITC for questions and support for GenYES Ohio.
Material Type: Reading
Each school has a different comfort level with student-led IT support. This document can be used as a checklist for district and school administrators to help decide what STLs should and shouldn’t be allowed to do in their role as Technology Leaders. It lists several examples of IT-related tasks STLs can perform. With the acquisition of the GenYES program, Ohio users should contact support.infohio.org or their ITC for questions and support for GenYES Ohio.
Material Type: Reading
Each school has a different comfort level with student-led IT support. This document can be used as a checklist for district and school administrators to help decide what STLs should and shouldn’t be allowed to do in their role as Technology Leaders. With the acquisition of the GenYES program, Ohio users should contact support.infohio.org or their ITC for questions and support for GenYES Ohio.
Material Type: Reading
The content packages in this collection offer materials to support STEM, art, and technology classrooms. Educators use GenYES Ohio classroom materials or the platform to develop students as technology leaders in their buildings.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson
This list is a collection of resources supporting a specific subject or theme. Each item included in the collection is premium content licensed or purchased by INFOhio or an open access item that has been reviewed by educational professionals. Educators should review all materials before sharing with students.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson
Check out this fun promotional movie created by Triway GenYES students and their teacher Darin Murray.
Material Type: Case Study
In this video, created by GenYES students at Mentor High School, GenYES Facilitator Lisa Ford and her students share how GenYES students are making an impact in their school and in their community.
Material Type: Case Study
Unit 1: Introduction to GenYES Unit 2: Information Literacy and Digital Citizenship Unit 3: Foundational Software
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study
Unit 4: Digital Art Unit 5: Digital Audio/Video Unit 6: Web Publishing Unit 7: Game Design
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study
Unit 8: Hardware Maintenance Unit 9: Software Maintenance Unit 10: Troubleshooting and Customer Support Unit 11: Supporting a 1:1 Program
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study
Unit 12: Online Communication Unit 13: Becoming the Teacher Unit 14: Leadership in the 21st Century
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study
Unit 15: Creating 21st Century Schools Unit 16: Community Service Unit 17: College and Career Exploration Unit 18: Online and Distance Learning
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Module, Unit of Study
***Please Note: As of August 2024, these training materials have been archived. The videos linked below will help you learn more about the GenYES platform, curriculum, and Technology Assistance Projects (TAPs) as you establish your GenYES program as a class or club. INFOhio continues to customize the GenYES facilitator training materials for Ohio users. During these videos, you may hear or see support contact information for the national program and its parent organization Youth and Educators Succeeding (YES). With the acquisition of the GenYES program, Ohio educators can contact support.infohio.org or your ITC for support or questions about GenYES Ohio. Complete GenYES Ohio, Module 2: Running GenYES and earn a passing score on the final quiz to demonstrate mastery and receive your certificate for 2 contact hours.
Material Type: Module
****Please note: as of August 2024, these training materials have been archived. The videos linked below will help you learn more about the GenYES platform, curriculum, and Technology Assistance Projects (TAPs) as you establish your GenYES program as a class or club. INFOhio continues to customize the GenYES facilitator training materials for Ohio users. During these videos, you may hear or see support contact information for the national program and its parent organization Youth and Educators Succeeding (YES). With the acquisition of the GenYES program, Ohio educators can contact support.infohio.org or your ITC for support or questions about GenYES Ohio. Complete GenYES Ohio, Module 1: Planning GenYES and earn a passing score on the final quiz to demonstrate mastery and receive your certificate for 2 contact hours.
Material Type: Full Course, Reading
