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Welcome to the Edison Mac Lab
Please watch the movies (below) to learn how the Edison Mac Lab operates. You will need QuickTime 7 (it’s free) to view movies on this site.
Participation Grades
Course Syllabi and Forms
The following handouts are given to the students on the first day of school:
New Media: Syllabus | Behavior Contract | Web Contract
Multimedia: Syllabus | Behavior Contract | Web Contract | Equipment Contract
About the Edison Mac Lab
The Edison Mac Lab operates unlike any other class your son or daughter has taken. We don’t have textbooks, worksheets, exams, homework with little stamps, etc. We are project-oriented and focused on problem solving. The motto of the lab is, “Your work is never done.” The culture is of student driven learning. Students are given the freedom to “learn, think, and do” and are held responsible to do so. They are not here to simply follow spoon fed step-by-step instructions.
Keys to Student Success
Mac Lab Policies and Expectations
Introduction | Grades | Participation | Attendance | 4 Tardies = Saturday Lab | Off-Task | Extra Credit | No food, drinks, etc. | Games, YouTube, etc.| Cell Phones
About Grades
Students are learning industry standard skills and mastering professional software. The idea of an accurate snapshot of a student’s grade for weekly grade reports and the portal is impossible. Small, incremental measurements have little relevance in assessing individual progress. Being project-oriented, the goals of the Edison Mac Lab are long-term. Students have the opportunity to learn skills that not only surpass the vast majority of high school computer courses, but also often exceed college level work.
Saturday Lab
Part of the culture of the Edison Mac Lab, is that the job is never done. Students aren’t just learning software. They are learning project management, time management, critical thinking, organization, etc. They are developing 21st Century Skills to be successful in a competitive global economy. Sometimes this requires extra time outside of class. The Saturday Lab is in place to ensure student success. The lab is open at least one Saturday per month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students receive extra credit for their effort.
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