Research, analysis and communication skills also have a strong link to computer software and the Internet. The RAC Model is a cohesive method for integrating world of work and technology skills with curricular standards. The Research component of a RAC Lesson engages a student in the use of a variety of resources to gather information. These resources may include newer forms of technology including computer software and the Internet, as well as more traditional forms of media including library reference material, videos, scientific experimentation, listening to lecture and reading from textbooks. A Closer Look at Analysis Analysis is an important part of every RAC Lessons.
Students use higher order thinking skills to examine information gathered during their research.
As a teacher plans an RAC Lesson, they give focus to the second phase of the lesson by specifying exactly how the information gathered during research will be analyzed. It is during this phase of the RAC Lesson that students begin to internalize their understanding of the required curriculum. Students are asked to think about and act on the information gathered. By doing so, students must go beyond simply reporting what was found during the research. The third component of every RAC Lesson involves the use of products or performances designed to give the students an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the required curriculum.