Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
| 1. Is the program designed to prepare students to provide tech support on campus? | The program does provide MOUSE Squad certification so that students can provide tech support. However, some schools don't have the students provide tech support - they just like using the online curriculum and hands on activities. |
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| 2. Our school district is primarily Mac-based for teachers and students. Does the student training address the Mac platform or just/primarily Windows? | All curriculum modules address Mac and PC platforms. Since the curriculum is web-based it can be accessed from any computer, Mac or PC. Students can access the online curriculum from a Mac or PC. Module 5 covers Mac and Windows Operating Systems. See the Curriculum Overview of all the MOUSE Squad Certified Technician modules. |
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| 3. Does student training include a component on ethics? | See Module 10 of the Curriculum Overview which addresses communication, etiquette, and ethics. |
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| 4. Would there need to be an adult identified to manage the students? | Schools/districts identify a Coordinator/Instructor to teach/facilitate the students. He/she does not have to be a credentialed teacher. Some MOUSE Squad schools have computer lab instructors, librarians, after school instructors, parents, or community volunteers as MOUSE Squad Coordinator/Instructor. It may be a team of 2 people. We also try to provide a volunteer from a local company. |
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| 5. Is MOUSE Squad handled as an identified course (elective?) or as a club-type format? | MOUSE Squad can be an elective, incorporated into an existing computer applications course, as a club, or after-school program. |
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| 6. What is the cost? | Details of the program costs and what is included in the program can be found on the Funding page. In addition, there are sources for grants and minigrants listed there. |
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| 7. What other schools are participating? | A significant number of California schools are participating in MOUSE Squad of California. To see the list of schools, go to the Our Squads page. |
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| 8. How long does it take to go through the curriculum? | Completion time for curriculum and tests varies depending on how many and how in depth the activities are completed. There are 17 activities within the 10 basic modules required for certification and these would take about 20-30 hours to complete. |
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| 9. What is the MOUSE Squad certification? | MOUSE Squad certification serves as a foundation for A+, Microsoft, and other professional certifications. |
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