Warren Central High School hosts Repair-A-Palooza

Bowling Green, KY – It was not an ordinary start to the week for students at Warren Central High School. Their normal routine of studying subjects like math, science, or history made way for something completely different – hands-on computer repair.

A Special Computer Repair Event

Yesterday, Warren Central High School students spent their morning preparing computers for the upcoming Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) standardized testing in the school’s unique event, fondly named ‘Repair-A-Palooza’. Their primary focus was on the repairs and rectification of Chromebooks, which had a range of problems affecting their operation.

Dustin Pitts, a computer technician for Warren County Public Schools, explained, “These Chromebooks are broken; they’re not turning on. They have various problems, and they’re from every school across the district.”

Students Working on Critical Problem-Solving Skills

One of the juniors involved, Surya Rasuli, detailed his process of disassembling the screen from a laptop. After carefully unscrewing the bolts on every corner, the screen could be removed, he related, revealing the cautiously handled, intricate cable system that connects it to the Chromebook.

Additional local technicians were also present at the event, serving as role models and experts guiding the students. Brett Jackson, a local technician, described how the problems they were dealing with ranged from simple fixes like replacing a broken screen or keyboard, to more complex tasks such as changing batteries. “It could be something simple or could be something detailed like I’m doing currently”, Jackson shared.

Aiming for Smooth Operations for the Upcoming KSA Test

The Kentucky Summative Assessments (KSA) — a set of standardized tests — are scheduled to be conducted during the last 14 days of each school district’s academic year. These assessments are aimed at measuring student proficiency and progress in line with state content standards. The effort put into repairing these Chromebooks is thereby intended to ensure a seamless testing experience. It reflects not just practical know-how but being proactive about solving potential issues, enhancing the students’ problem-solving skills and tech prowess.

This is not just a story about an unusual Monday morning at a high school but more about an innovative educational approach that prepares students for real-world challenges.