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Learning
Skills Computer Labs
Learning
Skills Center: C-102 ˇ (213) 763-3738
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NEW FORMS AVAILABLE ▪ FALL 2008
SCHEDULE
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Noe
Iniguez
Instructional
Asst.,
Information
Technologies
Learning
Skills Center
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Minh
Pham
Instructional
Asst.,
Information
Technologies
Learning
Skills Center
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The
mission of the Learning Skills Center Computer Labs (C-Labs) is to support
Los Angeles Trade Technical College students in their academic coursework and
prepare students for a variety of workplace opportunities. The
Learning Skills Center Computer Labs provide students with technology and
quality computer equipment that helps them to prepare for a variety of
educational, workplace and personal needs. The staff stays current
with computer hardware and software trends, supplies students with
knowledgeable solutions to their computer related needs, and offers
students the highest quality computer maintenance and software
upgrades.
Los Angeles
Trade-Tech’s Learning Skills Lab is located in C-102. This classroom
lab features 140 computer stations, connected to more than a half dozen
laser printers, offering standard black printing options. With Internet
capabilities and regulated technical assistance on the latest equipment and
software programs, all computers in the lab are networked to provide easy
access to software and printing services. All computers in the Learning
Skills Lab have the Windows 2000 Microsoft Office Package. It also has
specialty programs on select computers, and two computers available for use
by those who have special needs. Lab assistants are available at all
times to assist the users with any technical difficulty that may arise.
To
provide students with additional, non-instructional computer access, the
Open Lab is a drop-in center where students can access the computers for
writing papers, doing homework, sending and checking email, using online
services, and doing research on the Internet. No appointment is necessary.
The Open Lab is located in C-109. A
current LATTC ID is required for all C-Labs.
Hours
and Location
Students must
be enrolled at LATTC, have a current LATTC student ID card. Students using the Learning Skills Lab
must be enrolled in a Learning Skills course or tutoring
section. Hours may vary during holidays and summer and winter
sessions. The C-Labs are not open when classes are not in session.
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Fall & Spring
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
- Friday:
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Winter & Summer
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Friday:
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Before using
the Learning Skills Lab for classes or tutoring, students are asked to:
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Follow the
enrollment procedures in the schedule of classes for pre-registration.
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Get the referral
form completed by any instructor or counselor.
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Come to the
Learning Skills Lab (C-102) for continuous enrollment information.
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Present current
student ID card.
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Bring copy of
class schedule.
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Attend
orientation and sign the user agreement.
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Software
and Hardware
Computers in
the C-Labs are equipped with the following software and hardware:
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Adobe Products
- Photoshop
- PageMaker
- InDesign
- Acrobat Distiller
- Acrobat Reader
- Illustrator
Browsers
Microsoft Office
2003
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Producer
- Word
- FrontPage
- Photo Editor
- Publisher
- Visual Basic 6.0
- Visual C++ 6.0
- Visual FoxPro 6.0
Multimedia
- Real One Player
- Macromedia Flash
- Macromedia Shockwave
- Windows Media Player
- QuickTime
- Winamp
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Plato Pathways 4.0
- Reading (Beginning, Intermediate &
Advanced)
- Writing (Beginning, Intermediate &
Advanced)
- Mathematics (Beginning, Intermediate
& Advanced)
- Basic Skills for Vocational Areas
(Child Development, Electronics, Nursing, etc.)
- Job and Life Skills
Scanning Software
- HP Precision Scan LTX
- WordScan
- Kurzweil 3000
Other Software
- Ainsworth Keyboarding (Typing)
- Economics in Action
- Greg College Keyboarding (Typing)
- Informal Reading Test
- Informal Arithmetic Test
- Longman Grammar (Blue Azar for Grammar)
- Longman Focus on Grammar
- Quick Basic
- Reading Horizons (Phonics)
- Rosetta Stone (English for ESL and
Spanish)
- Steck-Vaughn 21st Century
GED
- Steck-Vaughn GED Official Practice Test
- Steck-Vaughn Learning 100
- Steck-Vaughn Read On!
- Windows & Mouse Tutorial
- Windows XP & Accessories
- Windows 2000 & Accessories
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If You
Need Help
Each computer
station work area includes an orange or yellow cup-like cylinder.
If you require technical assistance, you should place the cylinder of
your computer and patiently wait for a lab assistant to help you.
Instructors’ stations are on the north side of the Learning Skills
Lab. If you need help with your coursework, ask for an
instructor. For students who do not know how to use the computer,
the Learning Skills Center offers beginning computer classes, tutoring,
and a help desk.
Duties
of Lab Assistants
Policies and Procedures for all
Computer Labs within the Learning Skills Center
All students using Learning
Skills Computing Facilities are expected to operate within the bounds of
federal and state laws and district policies and standards. The Los
Angeles Trade Technical College Computer Lab Policies are as follows:
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