ICE 234: Survey of Computers in Schools Christy Keeler, Ph.D. One-Computer Classroom

Provide each group member a different color booklet and read the introduction silently.

Daily Objectives List examples sponge activities using slideshow tools. Identify methods of utilizing curriculum- specific software in classrooms having only one computer. Evaluate software quality based on its instructional usefulness. Identify means of leveraging the potential of classrooms with only one computer.

Daily Outline Independent Reading Opening Sponge Activities Decisions, Decisions! Discussion: Whole Group Games Lecture: Curriculum-Specific Software Closing

Sponge Activities What is a “sponge activity”? What are the benefits of using a sponge activity? How could you use the technique of writing a question on the board as a sponge technique in elementary classrooms? Examples 

Sponge Activities: Prompts/Inquiry

Sponge Activity: Daily Oral Language is the cat run fast or slow.

Sponge Activity: Problem-of-the-Day Find the circumference: 8”

Sponge Activity: Vocabulary Wadi: A riverbed which is dry except during periods of rainfall.

Decisions, Decisions In what subject areas could you use it and with what grade levels? How long would it take to complete this game in an elementary classroom setting? What benefits do students gain from participating in this simulation?

Configuration Methods Small Group Learning Centers –Small group –Independent Whole Group

Standards / Curriculum Instruction Selecting Instructional Software Individual Needs Assessment

Types of instructional software –Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) –Drill-and-practice –Games –Simulations Locating instructional software –Libraries (school, public, university) –Bookstores –Online Instructional Software

Instructional Software: Quality Equitable access Diversity Appropriate language –Limited English Proficiency (LEP/ESL) –Reading level –Non-offensive, non-discriminatory User friendly/Graphical user interface (GUI) Fun factor

Instructional Software: Management Managing resources / Establishing rules –Who, When, Why, What, How Managing students through group configurations Assessment methods

Daily Objectives List examples sponge activities using slideshow tools. Identify methods of utilizing curriculum- specific software in classrooms having only one computer. Evaluate software quality based on its instructional usefulness. Identify means of leveraging the potential of classrooms with only one computer.

Daily Outline Independent Reading Opening Sponge Activities Decisions, Decisions! Discussion: Whole Group Games Lecture: Curriculum-Specific Software Closing

For Next Session Readings and Reading Quiz –The ABCs of Website Evaluation UNLV Midterm –Participation grades Bring headphones to next session

ICE 234: Survey of Computers in Schools Christy Keeler, Ph.D. Have a great week ~ See you next session!