GUID-180
Syllabus
Guidance 180 Adapted Computer Assisted Instruction
Taught by: Virginia Snodgrass, High Tech Center Instructor
The High Tech Center is located in the LRC (Learning Resource Center), Room 104 on the Eureka
Campus.
High Tech Center Phone: (707) 476- 4557 TTY: (707) 476-4284
E-mail: virginia-snodgrass@redwoods.edu
Time: TBA (to be arranged) The High Tech Center is open:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Class web site: http://hightech.redwoods.edu
Welcome to the High Tech Center. The HTC is a computer-assisted instruction lab for students
with disabilities. GUID 180 is designed for students enrolled in other academic mainstream collegelevel classes.
Course Description: (0.5 - 4 units lecture / lab) This course will provide disabled students with
individualized adapted computer instruction to improve basic skills, cognitive processes and
computer application skills. Units offered may vary by semester. Consult Schedule of Classes for
section information. Repeatable to a maximum of 16 enrollments/units. Credit-Special Class –
CR/NC grade only
Course Objectives:
1. Employ compensatory strategies to access onto personal computers.
For example, independently learn one-handed keyboarding techniques, learn memory
strategies to remember how to perform word processing tasks, and/or practice adaptive
procedures for using Microsoft Office Applications.
2. Use specialized adapted computer hardware and software to improve learning strategies, as
compared to pretest.
For example, learn Dragon Naturally Speaking, ZoomText, JAWS, Kurzweil 3000,
ReadPlease, and/or how to use a rollerball.
3. Use adapted computer technology to improve basic academic skills, as compared to pretest, in
preparation for mainstream classes.
For example, improve basic math skills by practicing with Skills Bank program, or attend
the Microsoft Word or Internet miniclasses/small groups.
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Course Requirements (grading):
 Your grade for this class will be either Credit or No Credit based on your progress towards your
goal(s) and attendance in the High Tech Center.
Course Requirements (grading) continued:
 Each student must make measurable progress towards attaining their SEC (Student
Educational Contract) goal(s) in order to receive Credit and to reenroll for future
semesters in the High Tech Center. Measurable progress may be demonstrated through
one or more of the following as identified on the individual student’s SEC goals sheet:
(1) completion of a Student Educational Contract (SEC) goal, (2) improvement on post
test as compared to pretest, (3) attainment of, or demonstrated improvement towards,
one or more skills during the semester, and/or (4) using the study strategies and
computer skills learned in GUID 180 to successfully complete academic mainstream
college level classes.
 Students must complete the posttest or final skills checklist at the end of the semester in
order to demonstrate their progress on their SEC goal(s). It is recommended that the
posttest or final skills checklist be taken either during the last class week of the semester
or during final exams week.
 You need to attend the High Tech Center for the number of hours based on your enrolled
units in order to receive Credit. If you enrolled in 1 unit you would need to log a total of
36 hours by the end of the semester. For each .5 unit, you need 18 hours. Make sure you
log in every time you come to the High Tech Center. Let a staff person know if you
forgot to log in or log out.
 Students must attend their scheduled computer times unless other arrangements have
been made with the instructor. Students must be in present in the High Tech Center
during the time they are logged in unless otherwise negotiated with the instructor.
Student Responsibilities:
 Please be on time for your scheduled class meeting time. If you know you are going to be late
beforehand, please let us know if possible. You may e-mail us or call the High-Tech Center (see
above for phone number).
 Arrive on time for your assigned session at the HTC, log in, and get your file folder out of the
drawer labeled “STUDENT FILES.” Please see the Goals Sheet on the inside of your student
folder for the class schedule (this schedule is subject to change). Your actual class meeting
times will be arranged with an instructor during the intake process. Look up your assignment
and start independently if possible. You must be here within 10 minutes after your assigned time
in order to hold your reservation.
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 Keep a written record of your daily work in your student file folder. This is one way we have of
documenting your ongoing progress. If you have trouble knowing what to write, please ask for
help.
 Please turn off any cell phones and/or beepers during class time while in the HTC. These can be
very disruptive when people are trying to listen and concentrate.
 You will need at least two 3-1/2" high density floppy diskettes to save your work. You may also
find a ZIP 100MB disk or a USB Flash Drive useful. Students who need to listen to e-text
should bring their own headphones. Students who will be using Dragon NaturallySpeaking
should bring their own microphone headsets.
 Like the rest of the college, we work on a 50-minute hour. Please close out the program you are
working before the hour so that the next student will be able to start on time.
 Please contact us if you will miss your scheduled class meeting time. You may be able to make
up hours missed and to learn what you have missed by coming in on a “drop-in” basis to work
on a computer.
 If you miss more than two (2) scheduled computer times during the semester without canceling
your appointment, or if you need to cancel your scheduled time more than three (3) times, your
name may be erased from the appointment board, and your scheduled time may be given to
someone else.
 Students must follow the CR Student Code of Conduct at all times. Please visit
http://www.redwoods.edu/eureka/services/
Please refer to the Guidelines for Computer Use for our specific classroom rules. See
http://hightech.redwoods.edu/rules.htm
 You are finished when you have reached the number of hours required for the unit(s) in which
you are enrolled. If you wish to continue coming to the HTC after your hours are completed,
you will need to enroll for additional units. Please see one of the DSPS counselors or an HTC
instructor.
 GUID 180 is repeatable to a maximum of 16 enrollments/units. Repeatability waivers for
additional enrollment beyond 16 units may be allowed under certain circumstances if the student
continues to demonstrate measurable progress. If a student wants to continue attending GUID
180 past 16 enrollments/units, the student shall make a formal request. Based on the
professional judgment of High Tech Center faculty as to the student’s ability to continue making
measurable progress, a petition must be filed and reviewed by the Director of Disabled Students
Programs and Services. The final recommendation may then be made to the Associate Vice
President for Student Learning Support Services or designee.
The above procedures requirements are subject to change in the event of extenuating
circumstances.