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Gallery | Meet Characters | What People Are Saying | Evaluation Results | Reports | Coalition ENTERTECH™ GALLERY The world-of-work and a community of learning awaits the EnterTech™ student. Upon log-in to the computer, the "new trainee" arrives at their virtual workplace. Learning activities are simulated work activities at a virtual technology manufacturing company named EnterTech™. Virtual co-workers and supervisors populate and narrate a storyline that dynamically evolves based on learner decisions. CONTEXT BASED LEARNING TASKS In EnterTech™, work tasks are learning tasks. Realistic simulations of high-tech work environments—incorporating the sights and sounds, language and culture of the technology manufacturing industry—immerse student learning within work culture and activities. Job-keeping skills and customer interaction scenarios are incorporated across the curriculum. In exploring the world of work, learners are exposed to a variety of job possibilities and entree points to career ladders and continuing education. SOFT SKILLS BRANCHING EnterTech's computer environment engages students in work-related problem-solving activities, often involving interpersonal relationships with virtual co-workers, through specially designed "plot developments." These narrative "interruptions" or "decision points" present the leaner with a problem. The learner is then given several possible actions or responses each with its own consequences or follow-up actions and responses. Students employ high order thinking skills, practice relationship skills, and explore reactions to different situations and personalities. The plot developments are a rich forum for teaching the soft skills deemed crucial by employers. PERSONAL PLANNER The Personal Planner addresses the intersections of personal life and work. It includes activities designed to help the learner define a support network of friends, family and community resources, learn to handle stress and raise self-confidence, and plan for on-going learning. It also contains important information about such topics as money management, paychecks and benefits, childcare and transportation. LEARNING RESOURCE GUIDE The Learning Resource Guide presents re-learning and re-enforcement activities for all of the EnterTech™ performance objectives. It is designed for learners who need to practice skills or relearn subskills, including basic academic skills such as how to multiply fractions or how to create a flowchart. It addresses the needs of those who need more time or who learn best by working with paper and pencil. INTERACTIVE TOUR View an interactive demonstration profiling EnterTech Project history, instructional strategies, and integrated learning environment. Participate in tasks and team meetings, explore the online resource center, and view assessment and tracking screens. The demo is self-exploratory, allowing you to choose the information and depth of inquiry. VIDEO NEWS RELEASE
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