DeTECHtives
The DeTECHtives program provides an opportunity for students to develop problem-solving skills through research, collaboration, and the design process and present their ideas using various technology tools and applications.
This Year's Challenge:
The Buffalo Public Schools IT Department has been awarded an exciting new resource - a fully equipped IT Tech Vanl This van has the potential to support both students and the community, but here's the challenge: it doesn't have a clear purpose yet. That's where students come in!
As participants in the Instructional Technology Programs, your task is to come up with a creative and impactful way to use the IT Tech Van to benefit the students and community of Buffalo Public Schools. Consider the following questions as you develop your solution:
How can the IT Tech Van make a difference for students like you?
How can it help families and the community outside of school?
What types of services or technology could the van offer to schools and neighborhoods?
What problems or needs in your community could the van help solve?
Students work with team to create a multimodal infographic that explains your plan for the IT Tech Van. Plans should outline its purpose, who it will serve, and how it will operate. Students present ideas to a panel of school leaders who are excited to hear your innovative solutions!