Preparing Students for a 21st Century Workforce
When and Where:
July 27 – 31, 2009
William Jones College Preparatory High School
600 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
How is the week organized:
Monday: Orientation Day, Participating students and their parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must attend from 9:00AM – 12:00PM.
Tues – Thur: Each day, students take four hands-on technology classes and participate on fun-filled technology-based games and activities from 9:00AM – 5:00PM.
Friday: Closing Ceremony from 9:00AM – 12:00PM.
Who can attend:
Participants are students entering grades 6th through 12th in CPS TechCrew schools (This includes current TechKnow schools). Space is limited to 120 students.
Session Information:
• PC Build: PC Build teaches the basic fundamentals of this essential technology. Junior Agents will build a computer from scratch and learn some vital troubleshooting tips! Junior Agents will also have an opportunity to compete in the coveted PC Build relay race!
• Web Wizards: Junior Agents will create their own website through Junior Agent Website, J.A.Ws. Geek Squad Summer Academy securely hosts J.A.Ws and encourages the Junior Agents to create a totally unique webspace for themselves. They will also learn the basics of how to use different web technologies with an emphasis on internet security, safety and ethics.
• Green Technology: Technology not only makes our lives easier, it helps us live smarter with less impact on the environment. Students will explore what technologies are helping us live greener lives through this class.
• Communications: This class will be assisted by Geek Squad Agents from around the world who will ‘remote’ in and show Junior Agents the difference in active and passive communication. Junior agents will also learn how to safely communicate with friends and family in other parts of the world using the internet.
• Games and Activities Include: Battle of The Bands™ (Rock band™); Wii Olympics™; Jewelry Making (from computer parts); Dance Off™ (Dance Revolution™).
When and Where:
July 27 – 31, 2009
William Jones College Preparatory High School
600 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
How is the week organized:
Monday: Orientation Day, Participating students and their parent(s)/legal guardian(s) must attend from 9:00AM – 12:00PM.
Tues – Thur: Each day, students take four hands-on technology classes and participate on fun-filled technology-based games and activities from 9:00AM – 5:00PM.
Friday: Closing Ceremony from 9:00AM – 12:00PM.
Who can attend:
Participants are students entering grades 6th through 12th in CPS TechCrew schools (This includes current TechKnow schools). Space is limited to 120 students.
Session Information:
• PC Build: PC Build teaches the basic fundamentals of this essential technology. Junior Agents will build a computer from scratch and learn some vital troubleshooting tips! Junior Agents will also have an opportunity to compete in the coveted PC Build relay race!
• Web Wizards: Junior Agents will create their own website through Junior Agent Website, J.A.Ws. Geek Squad Summer Academy securely hosts J.A.Ws and encourages the Junior Agents to create a totally unique webspace for themselves. They will also learn the basics of how to use different web technologies with an emphasis on internet security, safety and ethics.
• Green Technology: Technology not only makes our lives easier, it helps us live smarter with less impact on the environment. Students will explore what technologies are helping us live greener lives through this class.
• Communications: This class will be assisted by Geek Squad Agents from around the world who will ‘remote’ in and show Junior Agents the difference in active and passive communication. Junior agents will also learn how to safely communicate with friends and family in other parts of the world using the internet.
• Games and Activities Include: Battle of The Bands™ (Rock band™); Wii Olympics™; Jewelry Making (from computer parts); Dance Off™ (Dance Revolution™).
