Computer Lab

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Computer Lab Methodology

The class is scalable to varying numbers of students, from one-on-one up to larger class sizes utilizing overhead projection. Because the class curriculum is based on using the Windows operating system throughout the course, instructors shoul have a basic hands-on knowledge of Windows XP through Windows 7 Operating systems. The office software mandates that the instructor has a working knowledge of Office 2003 with knowledge of the nuances of Office 2007. This knowledge should include the subtle differences in the operating system types and office suite versions to ensure that functional differences can be addressed.

Knowledge of the Internet and the ability to teach learners how to do a web search is the minimum skill set required. Employability skills for our students will require internet use of on-line forms and email.

Ideally, for the lower level ESL (4 and below), this class should be team taught, with the Computer Lab instructor as a co-instructor aiding the ESL instructor, if needed.

Teaching materials for each class are listed in the Lab Setup section.

Student Set Up and any Students Prerequisites are listed in each named section respectively.

The technical requirements for the lab are listed for the teacher and technicians in "Computer Settings", "Software", Hardware and Lab Files" to ensure that the student files are loaded in the proper locations and that the minimum computer requirements are met to ensure a smooth transition from one skill to the next.

Also included is a list of materials to be made available to each student as handouts and reference sheets, as well as suggestions for a possible box of material to pass around as hands-on samples. These materials for the instructor should be collected before the class leaves.

Student Resources for on-going reference, including Web sites to visit, sources of free employment materials, names of possible leads, magazine references and various other worksheets are included as part of the course.

Physical Set Up of the Lab


Adult Education Center - Monroe

The lab is divided into two parts, the upper lab (room 108) which is used for classes like ESL, Reading Labs or Family Care classes that have large numbers of people at one time. The lower lab (room 107) is used for individuals that are working in curriculums that are self-paced, GED, internet research, documents or email.

Bathrooms are located in the South East corner of the building; Go outside of the lab and into the main hall, then turn left to the vey end, and they are on the left.

Hillyard Center

In Hillyard the bathrooms are in the main building. Go in the doors and straight back and to the right. Ask the instructor to show you if needed.

Magnuson Center

There are three main computer labs and each: Please check woth the computer lab instructor for directions to the bathroom and eating facilities.

Valley Center

In the Valley the bathrooms are located in the West Side of the GED / Computer Lab room.

Each lab should have available:

Computer Settings

The computers are set up with a logon so that students cannot change settings or save software on the computers. Some lessons will teach you how to manipulate the system and will not work on the lab computers, so the lessons that reference system settings are for reference or home use only. On your own home computers it is possible that by changing system settings the computer will operate and react very differently than when you started it. It is important to remember: Shutting off and restarting the computer will not reset these settings!! Make your choices very carefully. It is wise to write down system settings before you change them, so that they can be changed back if there are undesirable consequences.

Our classes will show you where these settings are located and how to adjust them, and basically what they are used for.

STUDENTS SHOULD NOT CHANGE SETTINGS ON THE SCHOOL COMPUTERS.

Class Handouts

Handouts can be printed and stored for ready access to hand out to counsellors or students or other instructors as needed.
Class Signs are here: Class Signs

Lab Hours

The labs are open Monday to Thursday and are closed Fridays. The instructor names and class times are:

AEC
Time Instructor
8:30 A.M - 1:30 P.M Monday to Thursday. Ray Conne
1:30 P.M - 4:30 P.M. FTW Computers
4:30 P.M - 8:30 P.M. Bob Downs
8:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M Friday Lab is closed
Hillyard
Time Instructor
9:00 A.M - 11:30 A.M Monday to Thursday. Jeff Williams
12:30 P.M - 3:30 P.M. Ted Medina (PACE)
5:30 P.M - 8:30 P.M. Lab is CLosed
8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Friday Lab is Closed
Magnuson
Time Instructor
9:00 A.M - 11:30 A.M Monday to Thursday. Rob Deyo
12:30 P.M - 3:30 P.M. Arranged
5:30 P.M - 8:30 P.M. Lab is CLosed
8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Friday Lab is Closed
Valley Center
Time Instructor
8:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M. Monday to Friday Ken Commers
12:00 P.M - 3:30 P.M. Lab is closed
8:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M. Friday Ken Commers Work First Students

Class Sign in

The class sign-in sheet is located on a table in front of the door of the lower lab. If students come from another class and are signing in and out there, they do not have to sign in or out in the computer lab. However, if students are coming in during off hours and have not signed in anywhere else, then signing in at the lab ensures that the hours will be included in theirr attendance file.

Software

Presently, for windows classes, Windows XP or above should be set up on all of the computers in the lab. Additional software requirements are:

Computers should have permissions for file creation / save in My Documents Folders, BUT NOT THE DESKTOP.

Hardware

The computers will need internet access, so either a modem or NIC will be needed. Machines should have enough processig power to run the programs, so minimum standards are not enough:

Lab Files

Lab files should be set up on the hard drive or network drive with the path ...\My Documents\Lab Files. The lab files should include the Shelley Cashman files for the office materials you are using and the Practical PC and Practical Office Data Files.

Student Setup Prerequisites

Press the name of each form from the bulletted list below. Print the forms out, read each one and have the student sign it if needed. There are no pre-requisite skills needed for the classes offered in the computer lab. The requirement for attendance is that you are previously enrolled in another class at the AEC. Pre-class inventory of skills are voluntary and only for establishing goals or matching goals with previous skill sets.

Have the student read each form, then sign the forms on each of the 3 pages and return before proceeding.  These will remain in your folder.

Lab Rules for SCC PCs

Student Set Up

In the beginning of the year a folder is created inside of "My Documents" called "Students". As students come in, they click on the desktop icon "My Documents", navigate to the "Students" folder where they create a new folder with their first AND last name. The student can then use this area to place their files, using the floppy A as a backup ONLY! The folders may eventually contain: The folders are stored inside the My Documents \ Students \ [Student Name Here] Folder, and then all of the student files are backed up onto CD for the year. Student Reference materials are placed where all can access it in plain view. These materials include:

Student Resources for on-going reference, including Web sites to visit, sources of free employment materials, names of possible leads, magazine references and various other worksheets are included as part of the course

Student data and lab folder set up

Some of the lessons require student data disks. Practical PC and Practical Office require a folder in "My Documents >> Students >> [Student Name]" for the student tracking disk. The tracking is only for tests.

In the beginning of the year a folder is created inside of "My Documents" called "Students". As students come in, they click on the desktop icon "My Documents", navigate to the "Students" folder where they create a new folder with their first AND last name. The student can then use this area to place their files. The USB Flash Drives or Thumb Drives or the floppy A Drives are used as a backup ONLY!

For the Typing and Office Suite classes, student data files are located inside of the "My Documents" folder:

For Practical Office, sometimes the students move the files instead of copying them, and they can be found on the CD. Put the CD in and close all of the windows when they open. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the CD and copy the files into the "Lab FIles >> Practical Office" folder.

Contact Ray Conne at (509) 533 - 4619 if you need help.

Some computer labs may still use paper folders that are given to students to store their data and printouts. The folders contain:

The folders are recycled at the end of the school year,(end of Spring quarter) and the floppy disks backed up inside the My Documents \ Students \ [Student Name Here] Folder, and then all of the student files are backed up onto CD for the year. Floppy disks are then re-formatted and the labels removed, new ones placed inside the folders that are a different color for the following year.

Student Reference Materials and locations

Reference materials, dictionaries and phone books are located on the desks in various locations throughout the lab. Class reference manuals, teaching books and computer related courseware are lovated in the black cabinet in the lower lab. If you need help locating anything, ask an instructor for assistance. Student Reference are placed where all can access it in plain view.

These materials include:

Student Resources for on-going reference, including Web sites to visit, sources of free employment materials, names of possible leads, magazine references and various other worksheets are included as part of the course.

Expectations of learning

There are expectations that student goals will will be met without hinderance or interferances. Classes are:

 

Student Handouts

Resume and Employment Handouts

Student Reference Sheets