Below are some of the experiences that students can gain throughout the year.
Equipment
Mimio Boards
Helping to maintain the boards (updates, new software, etc) and troubleshoot problems that the staff encounters while using them in the classroom.
Projectors
Epson
Set up, mounting, cabling, lamp replacement, fine adjustments, resolution matching, and dual (several projectors linked together) setup.
Chromebooks
Lenovo (N23, N42, 100e, 300e, 500e), and Dell 11
Replacing/repairing motherboards, daughter boards, screens, touchpads, keyboards, batteries, bezels, WiFi cards, and various cables.
Browser / OS troubleshooting
WiFi Troubleshooting
PC's
HP, Dell, and Lenovo
Replacing/adding RAM, configuring dual/triple monitors, re-imaging (Jeffco), set up, configuring settings and software, installing and running software, and updating using various methods.
Raspberry Pi
There is an opportunity to work on/setup a Raspberry Pi if interest is showed.
Servers
Server Maintenance, access, and configuration.
Technical Skills
Operating Systems
Windows
7 & 10 (Windows 11 coming soon!)
iOS
iPad
12 and 14+
Websites
For those interested, there are many AWest websites that need to be maintained and updated.
Helping teachers maintain and update their AWest Splashpage.
Helping teachers and staff create, update, and maintain their Google Site(s).
Helping Leah maintain the AWest public-facing website.
Tech Support
Students
Helping other students with tech problems (usually on their Chromebook or with a Google Tool (like Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.))
Staff
Helping teachers and other AWest staff with tech problems in their classrooms / online, etc.
Screencastify
Using Screecastify to record possible ways to solve a tech problem or to give help to other students / staff.
Various Program Use
Microsoft
PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, & Publisher.
Google
Slides, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meets, Sites, Mail, Chat, & Forms.
Documentation
Ticketing (Repairs)
Professional Help Tickets
Google Forms / Google Sheets
Paper