Technology Program Is a Huge Hit with Kentucky Students January 7, 2004 Since its start in 1994, the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP™), an effort of Kentucky's Department of Education, has seen tremendous growth in student participation. STLP™ is a project-based learning program that empowers students in all grade levels to use technology in and out of the classroom. It was established by the STLP™ State Advisory Council which is composed of teachers, students and community leaders. Today, over 27,000 students from over 1,100 schools are involved. According to Elaine Harrison, STLP™ Coordinator, "It is the goal of STLP™ to be established in every school in Kentucky and empowering students to use technology every day!" The program just completed 9 regional technology showcases at Western Kentucky University, Murray State University, Eastern Kentucky University, Georgetown College, Morehead State University, and the University of Kentucky. Students from across the state demonstrated technology skills to judges and some were selected to present and work at the upcoming Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference in March. Topics for the showcase were focused on hardware and software use, such as Finale, Microsoft Office, digital cameras, and more. Student projects spanned web page development, help desks and various project-based learning centered around instruction in the classroom and helping the community learn about technology. Students at Jackson Independent School District use this dressed up character as a way to continue to recruit students to be involved in technology and the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP™). The masked character also comes to the rescue to help fix hardware and software as well as train others in the use of technology. Student-designed projects fall into four categories—instructional, community, technical, and entrepreneurial—and are created to help the school and community while also meeting STLP™ goals. Some activities qualify as service-learning projects and provide assistance to charities or other local agencies in need. Other activities can be described as entrepreneurial, and illustrate the beginning steps of forming a small business. The program is open to ALL students (P-16) in Kentucky. Any person wishing to help judge or attend the showcases next fall can e-mail Elaine Harrison at eharriso@kde.state.ky.us. For more information about the STLP™ program, visit http://kentucky.gov, keyword search: "STLP" -- end --	Home January 2004 Techlines Archive
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