Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Education, eighteen sophomores at Malden High School have begun a three-year pilot program to learn to repair and maintain computer systems, teach others what they have learned and develop innovative projects that serve their communities. During their first year, students will organize a technology fair, make a YTE CD Rom and build computers for members of their community. YTE will expand to many sites in the state over the next few years. At the reception, students will demonstrate individual 5-7 minute presentations at tables throughout the cafeteria.
Visitors can go from table to table and learn as they go.
Students' focus is on making computer concepts more understandable to non-technology people. Their presentations will be hands-on. People will learn by doing and playing as well as listening.