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TechHeroes . . .  Bridging the digital divide through compassion, innovation and inspiration.

Student Orientation and Training

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Ashton, testing the technology tools
Onsite training at Sunrise Senior Living in Palo Alto, students from three area high schools attended.  The orientation consisted of overview of the program, tour of the facility, training and hands on use of the technology tools and program procedures.

Students were excited to use technology with the residents and many completed their paperwork and volunteered for other activities.

TechHeroes In Action

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Two new TechHeroes take the Hero Pledge, a good way to test the equipment.

TechHeroes Connects with Woodside High School's Business Technology Academy

Charles Velschow and Jenny Donegan at Woodside High School
Charles Velschow, Program Coordinator for Business Technology Academy. Collaborating with educational partners like Woodside High School is essential for the success of TechHeroes.
Student who participate in the Technology Academy at Woodside were introduced to the TechHeroes program.  Jenny Donegan program creator and manager shared with students the program highlights and service learning aspect. Five classes attended the presentation and discussion.
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Students at Woodside High School attend TechHeroes presentation.
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Students getting familiar with the tools they will be using with the residence.
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TechHeroes are the real winners because they get to learn from their students. Dean visited Iran with his student and learning about the world from the students point of view.
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Mike Jones, Sunrise Activities Director touring TechHeroes through the facility.
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Residence George and Betty are supporters of the TechHeroes program. George love to listen to Mozart and watch Tennis. Betty loves to connect with family and learn math using the computer.
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Residence at Sunrise Palo Alto participated in two focus group meetings prior to the launch, in which they were introduced to program concepts and technology tools. We gained valuable insight on how to be effective with our student base.

    TechHeroes Program Inquiry and Comments

Research Opportunities

We are looking for research partners interested in capturing valuable data on technology and increased aptitude in this age group.  If interested please fill out the form above.

Educational Partners
We are always excited about sharing our program with schools interested in leveraging our program to support the service learning and community service programs at local bay area schools and beyond!
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