Participation is voluntary and students are selected through an interview process. Tippecanoe students use Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Program for half of their class time and are onsite for the other half. Students are selected for participation by a technology committee. Decalb County technology students use the Cisco Networking Academy programto learn valuable skills and certification to prepare them for future job opportunities. TechTeam is a credit program designed to educate students in computer network operations, advanced uses of software applications, and technical troubleshooting.
Students attend four days of training during the summer.
Specific tasks include installing equipment, inventory, cleaning hardware, loading software, video editing, distance learning, PC-Mac conversion, and web page development. TechTeam students participate in outreach programs at elementary schools, businesses or organizations in Noblesville. Outreach activities have included helping senior citizens with technology, web design for community organizations, and assisting elementary students in writing letters to Santa. Technology interns build pc's, troubleshoot equipment, assist teachers. Much of the learning is provided from student to student.