Re: computerdisc-l: GCAK

[Debbie Dugan <dsdugan@yahoo.com>]

I have used Applied MIcro-Type for the past four years
to teach my students typing.  GCAK is a huge program
that requires a lot of ram.  I have found that
Children jam the machines because they do not log off
correctly.  So I just use the GCAK as an enrichment or
free time skill builder.  During the career unit we
view the videos on the differnt careers, but I stick
with Micro Type for my keyboarding unit.  The reports
are easy to print, and they are easy to create a
grading system.  Also it is easy to control each
students account. 

--- Dane Conrad <dane@firstbaptistchurch.org> wrote:
> Michael,
> 
> Welcome to the wonderful world of Glencoe! (heavy
> sarcasm)
> 
> My best advice is to make sure that your wits and
> stress level are 
> flexible. I did not find that they were losing all
> their work for the day;
> however, I would not rule it out as a possibility. 
> I did not have near
> the troubles that other teachers did but I don't
> know why.  I just tried to 
> keep the local hard drives as clean as
> possible--saved everything on the 
> server and periodically cleaned off students'
> "saving" mistakes.
> 
> I am using Microtype Pro this year and so far not
> one crash! I was lucky 
> though that another lab had the license and then
> they closed that lab. I 
> inherited it.
> 
> You may want to contact Glencoe and see if you are
> using the newest release of
> that version. There was some mention of teachers who
> were having trouble receiving
> another release from Glencoe. I do not know if it
> worked any better though.
> 
> Best of luck to you--know that you are not alone.
> Dane Conrad 
> North Forrest High School
> 
> 


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