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While the ideal situation is having every student
engaged on a computer, the reality is you may have only one internet-linked
computer in the classroom. Have no fear; there is a wealth of learning
opportunities that your students can experience within this type of computing
environment. Read below for a description of the different types of classroom
management scenarios and instructional methods that you can employ.
A single computer can be a useful tool when used
for presentations. This is enhanced when combined with a TV or other type of
presentation device that enables the entire class to see the screen.
Tips:
- Allow students to come to the floor to see better.
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Use a presentation device such as TView Gold which allows you to
spotlight, highlight, zoom, or use an on screen pointer.
http://www.focusinfo.com/products/tview_gold/tview_gold.htm
- Visit web pages ahead of time to reduce the download time by storing them in the cache.
- Have pages you want to share with students saved as a favorite.
- Encourage students to be the "driver," by letting them click the mouse as you direct them.
- Make a presentation using Power Point.
- Use the CD player to play relaxing theme music.
- Guided tours
- Audio clips
A small group of students can effectively
utilize one computer during rotation-type activities. A teacher can set up
several activities around the room and have small groups of students rotate to
the internet-linked computer.
Tips:
- Internet excursions such as WebQuests
- Collaborative Projects
- Interactive simulations
- Interactive exhibits and multimedia presentations
- Encourage cooperative groups by assigning each student a certain time limit for operating the keyboard and mouse.
- Assign different job titles to students- Tech Leader, Recorder, Decision-Maker, Reader etc.
- Have an extra station set up for discussion time or a chance to "catch up."
An Internet station can be set up as an
independent center for individual students to move to when finished with class
work, as a tutorial, enrichment, or for reference.
Tips:
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Use simulations for tutorials
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Today in Science History (http://www.nsta.org)
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Type vocabulary onto flashcards http://www.essdack.org/tips/flashcards.html
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Create concept maps http://www.graphic.org/goindex.html
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Reference center
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Research projects
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Keypals, Ask a Scientist
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Puzzles, online quizzes (www.funbrain.com)
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Virtual Realities
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Interactive exhibits
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Journal-keeping projects
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Require evidence of work accomplished.
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Monitor any live Internet usage carefully.
Tips for using one computer with 25 or more students
http://www.techtrain.org/resource/1c_uses.htm
Integrating technology in the primary classroom
http://www.techtrain.org/resource/1c_mngmt.htm
But I don't have a computer lab!
http://www.serve.org/seir-tec/present/onecomptr.html
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