Should students be taught basic computer skills in Academies?
Academies that have female and/or male students with less tech skills/background should incorporate basic computer use into the first six weeks of their classes and provide additional open lab time for students who need it. Several best practice sites have been successful retaining students with almost no computer skills by using these methods. See Petit Jean College, Alverno College, Ohlone College, Franklin High School, United Tribes Technical College.
