Value of Program:
The Packetville Package for Middle School
Featuring the Packet Riders
Why try it?
- It's great fun and a wonderful learning experience.
- It gives students a foundation in computer networking and technologies and encourages them to look into education and career opportunities in technology.
- It's packed with ready-to-use lessons, activities, and all sorts of goodies to use with your students.
- It offers a club-based organization that helps students relate to each other in a positive manner.
- It encourages students to think beyond their personal lives as they learn about helping others with their computer knowledge.
Encourages learning about technologies and introduces technology-related careers.
The Packet Package is a valuable tool for Guidance Counselors, for it not only gives students an understanding of the Internet, but also encourages them to pursue more rigorous studies in technology. It provides students with a basic foundation in networking and introduces them to a variety of careers in computer-related fields.
The materials and lessons provided can be used with individual students, with groups of students, with a class, or in a club setting. The club atmosphere gives students the opportunity to work with others on selected projects. You'll find loads of Packetville materials in this section and throughout the site. Packet Riders' resources are designed to be used with students ages, 8-11, but be sure to modify them as you want so that they will be perfect for your students.
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