P.S.80Q, The Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia and Communication

P.S.80Q Tech. Squad

P.S. 80Q Tech Squad is looking for new members.

The P.S. 80Q Tech. Squad is made up of dedicated scholars in grades K–5 who support and maintain technology throughout our school. As student leaders, they help manage devices and equipment in classrooms and common areas, ensuring that everything runs smoothly for learning.

In addition to providing tech support, team members play a key role in keeping our inventory organized and up to date. They help catalog and track supplies so our school stays fully equipped and ready.

The Tech Team also serves as storytellers for our community. By photographing and recording school events, they create engaging content for our social media platforms and showcase the amazing things happening at P.S. 80Q.

Select members are trained as Junior Webmasters, maintaining our school website with fresh updates that highlight student achievements, upcoming events, and important family information.

Through this work, Tech Team members gain valuable hands-on experience while developing responsibility, teamwork, and 21st-century skills that will benefit them both inside and outside the classroom.

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Levels of Responsibility

Kindergarten

Learn to care for classroom devices (iPads, Chromebooks, headphones).
Help classmates log in with their picture passwords or QR codes.
Assist teachers with closing all applications and turning devices on and off.
Practice safely carrying and storing technology.

1st Grade

Support classmates in logging in with usernames and passwords.
Show peers how to open and close programs/apps correctly.
Remind classmates about technology rules and safety.
Help plug in and organize devices for charging.

2nd Grade

Troubleshoot basic problems (e.g., sound not working, screen frozen).
Assist with connecting headphones or mice.
Help classmates use approved learning platforms.
Collect, distribute, and return devices responsibly.

3rd Grade

Support younger students with logging in and navigating apps.
Keep device carts/labs organized and ready for use.
Help with document camera, Promethean board, or classroom tech setup.
Serve as “Tech Safety Leaders” by reminding peers of digital citizenship.

4th Grade

Learn to solve common tech issues (Wi-Fi connection, printing, account logins).
Support teachers in setting up classroom tech for lessons or events.
Create and share short “How-To” guides or posters for classmates.
Mentor younger students on safe and respectful technology use.
Livestream and photograph school events.

5th Grade

Take on leadership roles in the Tech Team.
Provide first-level tech support for students and teachers.
Help manage school technology events (assemblies, multimedia projects, announcements).
Train younger Tech Team members on responsibilities.
Model excellent digital citizenship in online and in-person spaces.

Prioritizing Online Safety

Learn about Cyber Safety Awareness Month

Carter's Story: For Parents and Scholars

This two-part animated video series, created by the Center for Countering Human Trafficking’s Blue Campaign, raises awareness of how to keep young people safe while playing online video games and provide tips to parents and adults working with youth on how to recognize signs of human trafficking. Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and how to appropriately respond to possible cases.

This animated video series follow’s a young boy as he makes a new friend on an online gaming platform, the audience observes indicators of grooming, that ultimately lead to online exploitation.

Digital Citizenship

At P.S. 80Q, we prioritize online safety for all our scholars as they learn essential skills to protect themselves when using the internet, including how to recognize risks, safeguard personal information, and practice responsible digital behavior. By teaching these skills, we help our scholars navigate the online world safely and confidently.

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