LEARNING ASSISTANCE CENTER

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Policies and Procedures

          The Learning Assistance Center provides an environment where technology and learning go hand-in-hand. Our new Learning Assistance Center classrooms are equipped with computers for use with writing, reading, math and study techniques classes. The Learning Lab is a computer lab with both Macintosh and PCs that supports classroom activities. Classrooms are also equipped with other technology to assist the instructor with lessons and presentations.

Portable Word Processor is available for check-out by Mt. SAC students.

• Light, portable, and easy to use word processor.

• Easy to read text screen and full-size keyboard allows for both convenience and ease in essay writing or note-taking.

• Holds up to eight different files and a total of 144 pages of text in memory.

• Printing from the AlphaSmart is completed in the Learning Lab.

• Saving to disk in Microsoft Word is available in the Learning Lab

• AlphaSmarts can be check out in the Learning Lab for 30 days (as well as renewed for an additional thirty days.)

This GroupWare enhances the interaction between students and their instructors. With this system, students respond to their instructor's questions on their computer. The instructor can view the student's responses in real time either on a computer or project on a screen. The student responses allows the instructor an opportunity to evaluate how well the concepts have been understood. In addition, an instructor can provide private feedback to students, or project selected answers on a screen - with or without names for class discussion.

The SmartBoard is an interactive whiteboard that turns a computer into a presentation and collaboration tool. With SmartBoard an instructor can control software, access and display information from the Internet, run live video from a camera and deliver CD-Rom presentations - all from a single location by simply touching the Board. An instructor can also use a pen and write over an application to emphasize important concepts. Lecture notes or diagrams can be emailed, printed or saved as HTML pages.

SynchronEyes is a software program that allows our instructors to use their computer to:
• Blank student screens and lock mice and keyboard
• View all student screens
• View and answer student questions
• Control student computer
• Broadcast instructor screen to the entire class