Modular/Rotational

This is a popular method of delivery with a number of states adopting it as a standard way to deliver technology education and agriscience. With this method a lab is established with multiple two-student stations, each dedicated to no less than one unit of study. Pairs of students work in a self-guided fashion until they complete the materials in a unit, then rotate to a new unit. Each PAC will require approximately 15 hours to complete. The modular/rotational method of delivery is very cost effective because it isn’t necessary to provide multiples of expensive lab equipment, software, and tools.

Instructor Led

This method is the most common existing delivery method used in classrooms today. In this scenario, the learning materials are delivered to an entire class via data projector and the hands-on activities become demonstrations or, when additional consumables and/or equipment are purchased, they can become group activities. Some of the units of study are better suited to this type of delivery than others. For instance, some PACs are based on specific application software that must be accessible to the student. If this is your preferred delivery method, contact us and we’ll configure a custom package just for you.

Lock-Step

With this method, courseware and software are installed on every computer in the lab. Every student works through the materials simultaneously at a pace determined by the instructor. This method works well, but PACs that are based on software applications or specific equipment (CAD, Landscape Design, GPS, etc.) require that additional software and equipment be purchased if all students are to receive hands-on experience. Once again, the Applied Technologies sales staff or a representative will be glad to configure a specific package to suit your needs.

Supplemental

It is critical that you understand that you can implement this courseware any way you choose. You do not have to commit to changing your entire program to benefit from PACs. If you wish, you can select a single unit that covers an area you feel needs reinforcement, then use it any way you feel is best for you and your students. If you have one or more students that seem to be interested in a particular facet of agriscience, let them work independently if that suits their needs. It’s completely up to you!

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