A SWAT team is a group of students who have great enthusiasm for technology and who help their school community use technology effectively. SWAT team members supplement existing technology support efforts and gain valuable experience solving problems, creating multimedia content and collaborating with the diverse school community. A SWAT team is typically organized as an afterschool club, although a course could be developed for the team to meet and serve the school during the day. The SWAT team can complete tasks that would otherwise occupy the time of staff members, such as software and network troubleshooting. SWAT team members can train and tutor school community members in use of the hardware and software.
Students can document the successful events occurring at a school on video and on the web.
Technology Integration Students can collaborate with faculty members to create course web sites and multimedia lessons. Students can serve as internet research assistants for both students and faculty. By assuming responsibility for the school s technology resources, students are empowered to play an active role in creating their learning environment. Older students train younger students to insure team continuity from year to year. SWAT team members receive technology training and documented experience in solving problems.