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I am a Computer Systems Technician instructor at the Altoona campus of YTI Career Institute.
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It is a good idea to have students start building their portfolios as soon as possible. Employers will want to see examples of how the students are able to use the skills they have learned. An easy way for students to get started is to create their own website (there are a bunch of free options), or their own blog. Once they have that started they can upload examples of their work and write down their opinions on how the technology landscape is changing. This will give potential employers an overview on the philosophies of the students as well as… >>>
Here is a great resources for learning computer programming (python) and math.
http://www.khanacademy.org/cs
I have worked with students with a variety of disabilities. One thing I noticed is that even though the Disabilities Act helps them, most students do not like being labeled as disabled. So it takes balance by the instructor to help students without singling them out.
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