Learning Labs

The Learning Labs can be used by individual students or by classes.  Many classes at PRCC meet on a regular basis in the Learning Labs.  Classes utilize computer-assisted instructional assignments which allows the student to work at his/her own pace.

Garvin H. Johnston Learning Lab (Poplarville)

•    Eighty-three networked computers that have internet access
•    Resources to supplement most courses taught at PRCC
•    Skill-building assignments as well as required assignments/quizzes
•    Word processing programs including Microsoft Works, Microsoft Word, and Corel WordPerfect
•    Over 4,050 videos/DVDs used to enhance classes and provide additional instruction.
•    Two content instructors to assist students and faculty
•    Assistive technology including software to magnify and read information from a computer screen, Jaws screen reader, Dragon Naturally Speaking Essentials software which allows dictation to the computer, and Open Book software
•    A scanner is available to scan text into an electronic file
•    Photoshop Elements and InDesign CS4 available on certain computers
•    Mac computers  - 2 available which have all of the usually Mac software, as well as, Finale – a software program used by the Music Department
•    On-line testing room with twenty computers dedicated to Mississippi Virtual Community College proctored testing.

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Forrest County Center Learning Lab

•    Twenty-eight networked computers that have internet access
•    Resources to supplement most courses taught at PRCC
•    Skill-building assignments as well as required assignments/quizzes
•    Word processing programs including Microsoft Works, Microsoft Word, and Corel WordPerfect
•    Two content instructors to assist students and faculty
•    Specialized software available for the Allied Health programs
•    Grammar Skills software for all levels of English courses
•    On-line testing room with ten computers dedicated to Mississippi Virtual Community College proctored testing.

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Hancock Center Learning Lab

•    Twenty networked computers that have internet access
•    Microsoft Word