Prepare Your Students for the Next Level
The computer lab is the twenty-first century launch pad for your students' futures, whether they plan to attend college, go to vocational school, or enter the work force. Computer applications teachers can help by making sure that their students have the skills and resources they will need. This month, we interview a college instructor about the technology expectations required of incoming freshmen, discuss ways to spark students' imaginations about their future education or careers, present a lesson plan that guides students through creating an effective and relevant résumé, and much more.We hope you enjoy this edition of Technology Turning Points! As always, we look forward to your comments and suggestions. Please e-mail editor@Glencoe-Techzine.com.
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Teacher Talk
Ready for Launch: Preparing Your Students for What Comes NextErik Amerikaner, Computer Applications Teacher,
Oak Park High School, Oak Park, California
Whether they're aiming for college, a vocational school, or the work force, your students need a solid foundation in computer and technology skills. Are you sending them to the next level with the knowledge and critical thinking abilities they need?
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Interviews with Real Teachers: Technology in
Today's Colleges
Diane Scrofano, English instructor,
Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
From the syllabus to the final exam, technology is an integral part of this college English instructor's teaching style. Find out how she uses computers to enhance her students' learning experience and what kind of basic skills they need to make the grade.
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Classroom Tips and Tricks
Taking Your Students from Lab to LifeThese practical ideas will get your students thinking about college and careers — and then help them start opening those doors to the future.
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Created by Teachers
Teacher Created Lesson Plan—Build anEntry-Level résumé
Erik Amerikaner, editor, editor@glencoe-TechZine.com
This lesson plan guides students through using the templates in Microsoft Word to create an eye-catching résumé that suits their experience and can help them land that first interview.
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Technology Solutions
Getting the Most from an Online Learning CenterIn a classroom where students are working at their own pace, it can be tough to keep the faster learners challenged. See how an online learning center designed to supplement the text can help.
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Take a Break
Webinars let you learn about new information, products, or teaching techniques on your own schedule.Read more
Stay Connected
Check out what's happening in your home state!Recommended Web sites for students and teachers
Resource Center
This feature offers additional resources related to topics covered in past issues. The Resource Center provides a variety of tools designed to help you explore important issues that affect the computer technology classroom.Read more
