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CG Middle: Classrooms

Tech Lab - VPL - Keyboarding

Classes taught by Mae Thomas

by Mae Thomas

CGMS Tech Lab Classes

Tech Lab consists of 14 modules. Students are enrolled in one of 14 modules usually with a partner. There is a guidebook with directions. A program called Admin is installed on each computer for further content information. Activities are assigned and computerized tests are taken. A design brief is done for a culminating project. There are also two essays called Critical Writings that are done during the rotation.

Tech Lab Main Page	Design Briefs before 2008 Rotation 4
Tech Lab Info PowerPoint	Design Briefs from Rotation 4 Tech Lab
Graded DAY Activities in each module	End of Year Activities - May 2008

VPL stands for Virtual Prescriptive Learning. Students work individually on the computer taking an assessment test and then work through the assigned lessons that are determined by how well the questions on the assessment test were answered.This class is a Pass/Fail. 80% is the score given because that is the % that the student has to attain on each lesson.

VPL Info PowerPoint

Keyboardingis accomplished through the use of All the Right Type software during the first semester. Students work on instructor prepared activities and tests on quia.com the second semester. They also perfect their keyboarding skills using internet games from various sites. Click on the link for either 6th grade or 8th grade on this site to view keyboarding assignments.