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What does a school need to initiate a program?
Successful ExplorNet CareerTech programs thrive in a variety of environments and circumstances. The primary need is a willing, computer-savvy teacher who is not intimidated by technology. ExplorNet trains that teacher to deliver the high tech content and support him or her through the year.
Other factors that contribute to a successful program include:
- Administrators willing to support the program
- A classroom lab with worktables for computers and, ideally Internet-connected machines
- Equipment to take apart, re-examine, and put computers back together (this may be new components, outdated school computers, donated equipment, or whatever else is available)
- Tools such as computer toolkits, safety wristbands, etc. needed for working on computer components
- Software needed for hands-on experience with operating systems
- Students interested in learning about technology
- Support from the community - from computer donations to field trips and class visits or other opportunities for students.
