One Computer Classroom

1. One Computer Classroom • This slideshow will give effective ways to use one computer in a classroom.

2. The single computer can be used: • During “free time” • For cooperative group projects • As a research station • As a learning station • As a presentation center • As a data collection station • As a statistical analysis station • As a publishing center

3. Most effective use of a single computer in the classroom- ** As a presentation device to support your teaching. ** Connect the computer to a television or computer projection system so that it can be viewed by all students.

4. Computer as a Presentation Station • Have the computer connected to a television or projector, using the computer as a presentation device is a great way to integrate technology.

5. Using the Computer for Data Analysis • During a science unit students can use the computer for statistical analysis. • When studying a certain topic students may use the computer to collect or analyze data that they have recorded.

6. Classroom Arrangement • Locate the presentation center in an area of low traffic, and away from direct sunlight. • Make sure that all students can see the screen in which your presentation is displayed. • Also make sure that you can see your students while you are conducting your presentation.

7. Using the Computer as a Learning Station • When using the computer as a learning station make sure that it is used to support and enhance what you are teaching. • It is important to rotate students through the center so that all get experience with the technology.

8. Using the Computer as a Research Station

9. Students can find answers to their questions by using… • Multimedia encyclopedias • Dictionary software • Spreadsheets • Internet access

10. Idea for a reference center • Challenge students to find a fact of the day • Each day give a different student 5 min of research time and then time to share information with the class • Topics can be assigned or chosen by the students

11. Using the Computer in Cooperative Groups

12. Idea for a Group Project • Assign a group project where one group uses the computer to locate information and other groups use more “traditional” means of research • Compare and contrast methods and results of research between groups to see which is better • Computer access must be divided fairly from one project to another

13. Idea for a writing lesson • Have the class write a story together • Allow each student a chance to visit the computer to add to a group document • The student must read what was written previously and then add to the story • This idea can also be altered to use for a class review sheet where each student adds a fact about the unit and each student in the class receives the list of facts to study

14. Model Technology use for the students by: • Using the computer to perform internet searches and/or display results of searches. • Use multimedia encyclopedias and other resources as reference materials. • Use a presentation program to present key concepts and thoughts.

15. Ineffective uses of the computer: • Dust Collector • Reward station • Drill and practice station

16. Foreign Language Classroom

17. Benefits • Supplement regular lessons using computer (handouts, websites, games, pen-pals) • Opportunities for individual work, group work and class assignments • Enhance lessons with extra resources, ways to present projects • Enhance computer skills using foreign language

18. Presentations • Using the computer to write Word documents • Allow computer to be used for graphics, and visual aids for oral presentations in foreign language

19. Games = Motivation Educational Computer games in foreign languages ~ Offer fun practice: verbal, written, reading, and listening activities ~ Work can be completed by turn in groups or individually

20. Internet = Information *Access to Culture* ~ visual aids ~ cultural information ~ travel information ~ access to current event sources ~ virtual tours of museums