Technology

Riot Refurb

Riot Refurb

Comprehensive guidebook outlining how to set up an after-school program to teach students how to repair salvaged computers.

Source — Riot Refurb, South Portland High School, Maine, USA
Age — High school (14 - 18 years old)
Cost — Free
Access — Riot Refurb Program

Alfond Computer Club

Alfond Computer Club

Six lesson plans and associated quizzes for teaching students how to repair and upgrade salvaged computers. More materials will be posted as they are published.

Source — Alfond Youth and Community Center, Maine, USA
Age — 3rd - 7th grade (9 - 14 years old)
Cost — Free
Access — Computer Club Curricula

Restart at School

Restart at School

Materials to organize and teach an after-school enrichment program, culminating in a school-sponsored community repair event.

Source — The Restart Project, London, UK
Age — 7th - 12th grade (7 - 18 years old)
Cost — Free
Access — Restart at School Website

iFixit Edu

iFixit Edu

Technical writing program.

Source — iFixit, California USA and worldwide
Age — Advanced high school and university levels (16 years old and up)
Cost — Free
Access — Begin here

Gifted Hands Training Program

Gifted Hands Training Program

Hardware repair vocational training.

Source — PolicyLab Africa, Lagos, Nigeria
Age — High School (16 - 18 years old)
Cost — Free
Access — Gifted Hands