KidsTek Auto Presentation 2010

2. KidsTek uses project-
based lessons that teach
both basic and advanced
computer skills through a
fun and hands-on
approach

3. KidsTek uses project-
based lessons that teach
both basic and advanced
computer skills through a
fun and hands-on
approach

4. KidsTek uses project-
based lessons that teach
both basic and advanced
computer skills through a
fun and hands-on
approach

11. KidsTek teaches and
reinforces skills
through projects
using:
the power of
the Internet
the most
commonly used
productivity
software
multimedia
applications
that engage
students with
the
possibilities for
using
technology to
communicate
their ideas

12. the power of
the Internet
the most
commonly used
productivity
software
multimedia
applications
that engage
students with
the
possibilities for
using
technology to
communicate
their ideas

13. the most
commonly used
productivity
software
multimedia
applications
that engage
students with
the
possibilities for
using
technology to
communicate
their ideas

14. multimedia
applications
that engage
students with
the
possibilities for
using
technology to
communicate
their ideas

21. Why
KidsTek?
In-school technology classes are
elective, not a required subject…
KidsTek provides another
opportunity for students to
improve their real-world
computer skills.
Lack of basic computer skills
limits opportunity
Schools in disadvantaged
neighborhoods often have the
computer hardware but may lack
instructors who can lead a
structured program during after
school hours.

22. KidsTek teams with
schools to provide a
low-cost, efficient
way to “Bridge the
Digital Divide”
through project-
based learning!
Why
KidsTek?

29. KidsTek provides
instructor, lessons,
and program
management

30. KidsTek provides
instructor, lessons,
and program
management
Program Host Site
provides facility,
computer lab, and
student enrollment

31. KidsTek provides
instructor, lessons,
and program
management
KidsTek and Partners
share responsibility for
fund raising
Program Host Site
provides facility,
computer lab, and
student enrollment

32. KidsTek provides
instructor, lessons,
and program
management
KidsTek and Partners
share responsibility for
fund raising
Students pay no
tuition and come ready
to learn
Program Host Site
provides facility,
computer lab, and
student enrollment

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History
• 1999 – Founded by Colorado Software and Internet Association (CSIA) Board to provide
a technology oriented way for our community to give back
– As the Colorado Technology Community Foundation, funded the development
and management of computer skills training for Metro Denver Boys & Girls Clubs
• 2004 – Launched KidsTek, a 501(c)(3) direct service provider for schools and other
youth-serving organizations.
• 2005 – Expanded into Larimer County Boys & Girls Clubs
• 2006 – Expanded into Aurora Pubic Schools via the COMPASS After School Program,
and adopted National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) as a basis for lesson
plans.
• 2007 – Created three areas of emphasis:
– Tech12 – providing a continual technology education experience K through 12
– Tech To Tomorrow - increasing career and college exploration opportunities for high
school students with a focus on the use of technology in all careers
– Girls Need Tech Too - increasing female participation in after-school technology
programs, with a goal of gender parity in KidsTek programs by 2010
• 2008/09 – Expanded into Denver Public Schools
• 2009/2010 – Began in-school technology certification classes in Denver Public Schools

48. KidsTek Program Tracks
• Elementary-aged students learn that technology is fun
and exciting through projects that incorporate basic
computer skills.
• Middle school programs strengthen practical computer
skills through engaging projects using music, art, video,
game design, conceptual design and more.
• High school students develop advanced technology skills
in one of these two areas:
– In-school technical certification courses (Cisco Systems, Sun
Microsystems) providing skills to be successful in the workplace
or to prepare students for a technical college education.
– College and career exploration courses, allowing students to
leverage technology to explore higher education opportunities
and the college application process, as well as how to research
and prepare for various career paths.

52. Aurora Public Schools
• KidsTek is a core provider
for APS’s COMPASS After
School Program for
disadvantaged students
• KidsTek serves COMPASS
schools from K-12
• Fletcher, Sable & Vaughn
Elementary Schools
• North, South, East &
West Middle Schools
• Aurora Central High
School
• More than a dozen classes
offered weekly during the
school year

56. Denver Public Schools
• Started in 2007 at
Manual High School
and expanded to
seven schools for the
2010-2011 school
year:
• Stedman, Johnson
and Force Elementary
Schools
• Cole Arts & Science
Academy
• Noel Middle School
• Manual High School
• Montbello High School