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Getting involved in IT is easier than you think. See what programs IT-oLogy is offering.
cyberIQ
cyberIQ is a grassroots campaign to encourage teenagers to surf the cyber world safely, and to educate parents on the importance of cyber safety. Today’s technology offers so many opportunities for teens to learn, interact and connect. It’s important to have a real conversation with your teen about being safe online.
We're taking CyberIQ on the road! Want the CyberIQ Road Show to come to your school or group? Let us know at info@it-ology.org.
Connect with us online! Follow us on Twitter (@cyber_IQ) and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/CyberIQ.
Cyber Saturdays
Registration is available at http://cybersaturday.eventbrite.com/.
Start a trend. Blaze a trail. Fire up your creativity.
Are you a rising 8th or 9th grader in Greenville or Berkeley county? Does computer science, technology or entrepreneurship pique your interest? Does a tech-savvy summer camp where your ideas can grow sound awesome?
If so, sign up now for iTEAMS, the Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Among Middle Schoolers summer experience!
iTEAMS is a partnership between SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics and South Carolina School Districts to offer an enrichment experience to rising 8th and 9th graders in Greenville County. The program inspires students to pursue studies in computer science, engineering, programming and business.
Greenville County Camp
Dates: June 18-21 & 25-28, 2012
Location: Hughes Academy
Berkeley County Camp
Dates: July 9-12 & 16-19, 2012
Location: Berkeley High School
iTEAMS Quick Facts:
· Students are selected based on personal essays, teacher recommendations and interest in computer science, technology and entrepreneurship
· Campers are led by well-qualified math and technology instructors from SC schools
· GSSM alumni participate as instructors, technical assistants and role models
· In 2011, nearly 40% of iTEAMS 9th graders enrolled in at least one career and technical education course following participation
· In 2011, 98% of campers said they planned to pursue a career in a STEM field
Teachers and rising 8th and 9th grade students from Greenville and Berkeley County can apply online at http://scgssm.org/iteamsapplication/ or by printing and mailing the attached applications. Please feel free to share this information with teachers, parents and students.
For more information, download the iTeam flyer.
AndSAM Summer Android Phone Programming Camp
Calling all rising 9th to 11th graders in the Greenville area!
Want to learn more about Java programming and creating apps for the Android phone? Want to learn more about careers in IT and Computer Science? Then you will want to be a part of AndSAM!
When: July 30 - August 3, Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Southside High School
Details: Instruction provided by Clemson University. Food & snacks included. Cost is FREE! Must apply to be a part of the camp. Space is limited.
Application is available here! Questions? Email Tom Rogers at tkrogers@greenville.k12.sc.us!
MicroCareerBursts
See what jobs are really like, even those that aren't close by. Find out what you like, what you're interested in and then learn more about what Educational Tracks you'll need to take to make it happen.
MicroCareerBursts play an important role in career exploration for young people who may not have access to onsite job shadows. Students can access IT MicroCareerBursts via the Personal Pathways to Success web portal.
Open IT Lab Tours
Are you interested in open source software, hardware and content? Don't know what it is, but want to?
