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ERIC Number: ED376893
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1994-Nov
Pages: 30
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Using a Networked Mac Lab To Facilitate Learning in Art, Foreign Languages, and English.
Brutchin, Patricia; And Others
These presentations examine the use of a new Macintosh Lab in Commercial Art Technology, Spanish, and English Composition classes at Clark State Community College. The first paper describes the Commercial Art Technology program at the college, highlighting the use of the Mac Lab installed in September 1993 and discussing the Electronic Publishing, Layout II, Layout III, Computer Art, and Portfolio Development courses which are based on the lab. Benefits highlighted from the use of the lab include the opportunity for immediate feedback and student/instructor teamwork. The second presentation focuses on the use of the software, Aspects, via the lab in first- and second-year Spanish classes. This section indicates that groups of three to four students "converse" in Spanish on the network and that at the end of class sessions print-outs allow students to review grammar problems. Benefits described include the ability of students to grasp spelling faster and retain more vocabulary and of teachers to break away from traditional repetitive grammar exercises to allow more time for oral communication. The final paper discusses the goals and benefits for students and teachers of using the lab in English Composition, including providing students with word-processing experience and experience with a decentralized, collaborative classroom; providing teachers with a new way to use anonymous, conferenced peer editing; and, in general, more collaboration among students. Student art samples and information on software used in art and layout of the English classroom are included. (KP)
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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