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Amatrol's Virtual Lab - Start New Labs, Expand Current Labs! |
Project-Based Learning Virtual Labatory |
Today’s knowledge-based jobs require a wide range of technical
skills with the ability to apply these skills in a team-based,
problem-solving environment. Amatrol’s Virtual Integrated Technology
Concepts (VITC) teaches a broad array of critical technical
skills that also meet ITEA standards within the framework of
project-based learning. Students also learn essential workplace
skills such as teamwork, communications, etc. required to be
successful in today’s team-based, technical workplace.
Amatrol’s Virtual Integrated Technology Concepts is software
based but teaches applied, hands-on skills at a fraction of
the cost of a typical hardware based technology lab.
Amatrol has recreated lab equipment within
virtual reality software. Students use
VITC learning systems to perform
the same skills they would
perform on actual lab
equipment.
 Easy Technology Lab Start-Up
Virtual Integrated Technology Concepts is an ideal fit for pre-engineering, manufacturing and other technical programs because it is project-based, problem-solving oriented and teaches technical skills in a wide range of industrially-relevant technologies. Amatrol’s VITC lab is a turnkey solution that includes all the elements the teacher will need. The benefits of using a virtual reality software based lab include greatly reducing the initial cost to start a lab, less classroom space, classroom is mobile, and it enables students to extend their skills by developing their own applications.
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Virtual Lab Learning Systems
Robotics
Electricity
Pneumatics
CNC Machines
Computer-Aided Design
Destop Publishing
Electrical Control
Manual Machines
Graphic Design
Measurement
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| Amatrol’s VITC usually incorporates thematic projects. Students work on teams to design and build a real machine based on the skills they developed through the virtual learning systems. Team-based projects give students the chance to demonstrate their mastery of the technical skills learned in the virtual lab while learning essential workplace skills such as teamwork, creative problem solving, and design skills.
Interactive Multimedia Curriculum Is The Key To Larning
Amatrol’s interactive multimedia curriculum is the backbone of VITC, providing students with learning content in a broad array of key technical skills. VITC multimedia curriculum uses a |
| competency- based instructional design that teaches industry standard skills by incorporating an engaging combination of video, text, audio, 3D animation and interactive activities. Amatrol’s VITC lab includes 11 interactive learning systems, each covering a different technology application. |
Virtual Trainer, Real Skills!
Amatrol’s virtual lab replicates hands-on equipment in such great detail that students will feel like they are using the actual equipment. Students will perform essentially the same tasks using virtual trainers that they would perform using equipment hardware. Six of the 11 learning systems contain virtual trainers for real skill development. The other 5 learning systems use functional software to create the skills:computer aided design (CAD), CNC machining, desktop publishing, graphic design, and robotic simulation. Transition from theory to hands-on is a seamless process. These skills enable students to work effectively in business settings.
Project-Based Learning
Students using Amatrol’s VITC lab demonstrate their skill mastery by participating in a team- based thematic project where they will research, design and build a working machine. These are the same projects used in hardware-based labs.
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| Each project is based on the same technologies students learned in the virtual lab, providing students the opportunity to reinforce their skills by creating a working prototype with actual components. Teams can select their thematic project from one or all projects available in each of 7 major technology sectors. Each thematic project includes activities that span many academic subjects including math, science, language, history and social studies. |
The project team prepares a portfolio that showcases the analysis, research, and details of their design. ITC thematic projects capture students’ interest and imagination because they are creative activities, relevant to the real world, and chosen by them. With ITC projects, students become active learners by taking charge of their own learning!
Successful project teams, whether at work or school, require skills in team work, problem solving, design, decision making, presentations, communications, research, etc. Amatrol’s Enterprise Systems teaches students these essential workplace skills. Not only is problem solving and team work strongly emphasized, but students also learn about the key considerations of product design such as materials, manufacturing processes, product costs, technical drawings, bill of materials, etc. Developing presentation and communications skills are integral parts of the process. |
Electronic Portfolio Assessment
Amatrol’s SkillPro Advantage classroom management software automates classroom assessment so teachers can spend time teaching instead of recording data. SkillPro Advantage integrates three assessment methods into one package: Authentic Skills Assessment, Quiz-Based Assessment, Team-Based Project Assessment. Each student completes the course with an electronic portfolio that shows the knowledge they have gained and the skills they have mastered, as well as their overall class grade.
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