Information.......Get Involved.......FAQ.......Past ProjectsWant To Help Local Non-Profits With Their Technology Needs?
Want to Earn Course Credit and Gain Valuable Experience in Your Community?
Contact us if you have questions or for more informationClick here for the fall 2009 TechShop syllabus.TechShop Madison has service-learning opportunities available to students for the Fall 2009 semester. Credit is given through directed study or a 1-credit add-on to an existing class.Work with our committed team of student leaders, UW-Madison faculty and staff, and non-profit partners to build the technology capacity of local community organizations. Students work one-on-one with non-profit staff in order to meet the technology needs of the organization over the course of the semester. Past themes have been Web 2.0 (social networking, blogging, online photos and videos, podcasting) and Website Development.Students from all disciplines are welcome! Good communication skills and willingness to develop expertise in the selected technology topics are required. The 40-hour commitment (over the semester) includes all training and service requirements.Additional placements focused on refurbishing donated computers, developing TechShop infrastructure and programs, and engaging in community-based research projects may also be available.
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