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Madrid-Waddington Central places a strong emphasis on technology and its importance for students. MWCS has five computer labs throughout the building, each one equipped with an LCD projector. In the labs, students participate in activities that allow for critical thinking and creativity.

   
   
 
The Business Lab houses twenty-five Dell computers plus one laptop.  Courses in web design, multimedia applications, business management, and Cisco are offered here by a full-time teacher.
   
NYPA Lab Our newest computer lab, the "NYPA" Lab, was initially purchased with funds from  the New York Power Authority, and serves as the main lab for high school students. Students have the ability to word process, develop presentations, edit video, and design web elements. Various classes are held here throughout the day. Students may also spend time here during study halls if the lab is available. This lab is also used for guest presentations and staff workshops that occur at different times through  the year.    
   
   
The G.A.T.E. Lab (Graphic Arts & Technology Education) was designed to serve both Art & Technology students.  It consists of twenty Apple eMac computers. Here students design graphics, manipulate photographic images, edit video, and engineer technical drawings. Photoshop, Macromedia Studio, and iMovie are just some of the software applications available for use  in the G.A.T.E. Lab.
GATE Lab
   
The Elementary Computer Lab offers elementary students the opportunity to develop skills in typing, reading, and basic computing.  Here an instructor begins building  the foundations of technology awareness in students at MWCS.  All elementary students are scheduled for formal instruction in this lab, including district-mandated keyboarding instruction.
Elementary Computer Lab