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Introduction
MOUSE Squad of California (MSCA) is a program of AspiraNet and is in partnership with MOUSE Inc., a New York City-based not-for-profit.
MOUSE Squad, in its 7th year of operation, enables upper elementary, middle, and high school students to provide a service to their schools while they learn Information Technology (IT), customer service, communication, and leadership skills. It can be an after-school program or an in-school elective.
PowerPoint presentation
session
on the
MOUSE Squad
program
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MOUSE Squad
5-minute promotional
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Download an informative flier on the STS program |
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Channel 13 (KOVR) Report on Davis High School's MOUSE Squad |
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Davis High School's MOUSE Squad promotional video |
The core elements of the program include:
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Online curriculum with computer, software, troubleshooting and problem solving modules
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Hands-on activities, videos, and performance-based assessments
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Student-run help desk with paper and/or online ticket management systems
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Volunteers to assist with curriculum, help desk, mentoring
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Internships for high school youth
Does your school or agency have:
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5 - 20 students interested in learning about computers?
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An instructor or faculty advisor interested in teaching about computer technology?
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An administrator supportive of students assisting teachers with their computer problems?
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Computers in a lab, laptops in a classroom or library, or laptops on a cart?
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Funding from sources such as California After-School Education and Safety grants (Proposition 49), Federal 21st Century Learning Center grants, site or district program allocations, local businesses, foundations, or service organizations, i.e. Lions Club or Rotary?
The $2,500 fee per site ($500 mini-grants are available for qualified California schools) includes:
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Online curriculum that aligns with state curriculum and national technology standards
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Training of instructor/faculty advisor and site team in the summer and fall
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Instructor/Faculty Advisor Implementation and Training Guide, and Student Tech Guides
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Curriculum CD and Program DVD
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Computer tool kit, trouble ticket post-pads, USB Flashdrive, ID cards, holders, & lanyards
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Coordination of volunteers who assist with curriculum, help desk, and mentoring
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Identification and coordination of internships for high school youth
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Electronic Bulletin Board and Blog for instructor/faculty advisor online sharing of ideas
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Access to a web-based ticket management system (http://www.mytechdesk.org/product/)
( Note: This system is provided by the California Department of Education at no cost to all K-12 California schools)
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Spring summit for participating California sites
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Site visits and overall program management and support
If you are interested in starting a Student Tech Support (STS) program, go to the Register Your School page or contact
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