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The One Computer
Classroom How can I plan an integrated technology lesson when I have only one computer?
Essential Question
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List of Topics in this Module
Organization of the classroom with one or few computers.
Extras that will extend the one computer.
Instructional strategies for one or few computers.
Hints and helps for instructors.
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Ideas for Classroom Organization
Create stations/labs: Use older computer with old
software and non-Internet connected computers. Look for donations from local businesses, colleges and parents.
Use other technologies, such as a digital camera, at other stations.
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Ideas for Classroom Organization
Create stations/labs: Make sure there is enough space
around the computer for small group interaction.
The area should be easily supervised. The computer area should be free
from dust, magnets, direct sunlight, etc.
Students prepare materials at other stations before coming to the computer.
Find out more about Classroom Management Techniques.
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Ideas for Classroom Organization
Create specific roles while at the computer. Rotate at a set time. Keyboard operator Mouse operator Director/Recorder Screen reader Editor
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Investigate Student Roles in group activities.
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Ideas for Classroom Organization
Have students work in pairs or small groups.
Have students prepare at other stations before going to the computer.
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Grouping Students
Analyze your classroom. What size groups do you have room for?
Can the groups change size during different activities?
Become comfortable with the fact that the groups will be at differing stages of the unit.
Communicate objectives clearly and monitor the groups’ progress constantly.
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Learn more about Working in Small Groups.
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Consider These Issues
Placement/Access – Where is the best place so that the most students can use the machine?
Portability – Can it change positions for different purposes?
Security – How can the equipment be protected from accident and theft?
Display – How many students can see what is happening?
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Ideas for Classroom Organization
Use the main computer as a Presentation station Research station
Internet research Multimedia encyclopedias Subject-specific CD-ROMs
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Extras for Extending the
One Computer
Use older computers and old software to review key concepts.
Use pocket computers or PDAs to gather information.
Use portable keyboards for composition and typing practice.
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Find out what teachers have said about Portable Electronic Keyboards.
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Extras for Extending the
One Computer
Display to whole class by using: Projection devices Scan converters
(connects PC to TV)
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Factors to Consider When Projecting
Can students easily see the TV or projection screen? Glare free location. Centrally located and theater style seating.
Will text or graphics be displayed? Change the browser font settings to a larger
size. Learn the navigation shortcuts and
eliminate the display toolbars. Is there an audio component?
Use audio cables for better sound from TV or projector.
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Information aboutScan Converters
Resolution won't be as good as the monitor on the TV.
Color won't be as good either. Don't evaluate converters just
by amount of flicker.
Read the articleSix Common Misconceptions about Converting Computer to Video.
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Whole Class Activities
Introduce software programs to the class.
Present Internet resources for class review and discussion.
Display key points of a lesson using presentation software.
Present student multimedia projects.
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Instructional Strategies
Use task cards to describe the work to be done at each station.
Use students with computer skills as experts.
Display a copy of basic computer hints or task specific help near the computer.
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Instructional Strategies
If available, use a computer lab for whole class instruction about the applications. After the introduction, students can use the computer(s) in the classroom to create their project.
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Instructional Strategies
Project-based learning works well with stations and group learning.
Constructivist practice encourages the use of technology.
Learn more about technology in project-based learning and constructivism
by following the links in Resources.
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Instructional Strategies
Many teachers struggle with evaluating group work and project-based learning.
4Teachers has a variety of checklists and rubrics for Project-based Learning activities. This site will help you save time as you create: Checklists
Guidelines Rubrics And more!
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Changing Roles
Working with technology, especially in limited amount, may encourage different roles for the teacher and the learner. The teacher may take on the attributes of a coach or co-learner.
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Hints
Texas recommends that one-third of technology budgets should be spent on each of the following: hardware, software and training.
Types of technology support varies. Some schools have help available part time. Some schools hire both computer support and instructional technologists.
Be aware of campus and district concerns:
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Internet Hints
For Internet use, try these ideas: With a live connection, bookmark
sites or create a page of links for students to visit.
Use an offline browser. These programs download entire sites. The site will then be available whether or not you have an Internet connection.
Learn navigation shortcuts.
Read reviews of Offline Browsers.
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Hints
Start simple.Add one computer-based activity to an existing lesson.
Use the computer as an instructional tool, like the overhead and posters.
Use the computer to enhance the curriculum, not as the center of the lesson.
For more hints, see That's Not a Drinking Fountain.
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Hints
Rely on the students as peer tutors in both content knowledge and technology skills.
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Hints
A few DON’Ts for the one computer Don’t just let it collect dust. Don’t use it only as a teacher
machine. Don’t use the computer as a
reward for finished work. Don’t let students load software. Don’t have only games available.
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Where can I get more help?
Get help from: Other teachers on your campus. District or campus technology
specialists. Your regional education service
center. A list of ESC’s web sites is linked from this slide.
The Web – Put “one computer” in your favorite search engine.