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.
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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.
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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.
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Through the RemotEDx initiative, INFOhio will provide free access to the GenYES student technology leadership platforms and instructional content beginning the 2022-2023 school year. The platform and resources have been acquired through the RemotEDx initiative and accessible through the RemotEDx Exchange website and INFOhio website. Below is a list detailing consistencies and adjustments to the GenYES Ohio program as it transitions to INFOhio for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have any additional questions, we're here to help! Please reach out to INFOhio Support at support.infohio.org or your local ITC.
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Recruitment Flyer with basic information about the program for middle schools and high schools. Also includes a form for students to fill out. 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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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.
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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.
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This Guide provides a new perspective on school leadership. It is designed for principals but has value for K-12 administrators of all types interested in implementing a Student Technology Leadership 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.
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Despite different implementation models, there are certain activities that every GenYES Facilitator will be responsible for. These activities are listed below.
Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy
The first step in implementing GenYES in your school is to create a customized list of goals and measurable objectives. The goals of a GenYES student technology leadership program will be different at every school, as every school has different technology integration needs. This document provides a list of some potential goals. Principals and their team of stakeholders (including STLs) should choose which of these goals (and suggested objectives) are pertinent, edit them if necessary, and add additional goals.
Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy
Sample Parent Letter
Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy
Poster to recruit Student Technology Leaders (STLs) to the GenYES 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.
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Make a copy of this template to create your own GenYES Application for Student Technology Leaders (STLs). 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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Copy this template to create a student interest form. This form gives basic information about the program for students and a section for them to fill in their information. 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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The GenYES web tools have built-in tutorials which explain the usage of the GenYES website. This guide will break down each part of the website, explain the purpose of its features, and explain what order to do tasks in. 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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Recruitment flyer and student interest form. 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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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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Curriculum Unit Summaries. 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
Curriculum Activity Objectives. 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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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
