The one-computer classroom Research presentation By Linda Walker AETE 731

“One-computer classroom” implies: Limited resources One teacher, one computer, many students Group work prospects Scaffolding Crap detection Knowledge organization

One computer as … A productivity tool A presentation tool: - TV - scan converter - LCD panel/overhead - multimedia projector Issues-$, sharing Are you “in the dark” when students are in the dark?

One computer as… A Learning Station –if they already exist - Avoid using technology as a reward or remediation only - That’s not a drinking fountain (student access/rotation)

One computer and Interactive Group Software Tom Snyder Productions, Inc. Collaborative/cooperative groups Dividing a task into several “jobs” single expert mixed expert jigsaw method Conflicting information Interactive means interacting with humans!

One computer and the Internet Communication Publishing Research

One computer for research The “presearch” The “we search” The “free search” Bookmarking, Yahooligans, filters, “site of the week” Webquests, capturing sites, TrackStar, WebTrek, Tourmaker, “e-sheets” You still approve of sites

One computer management Post instructions “Ask three before me” Computer journal Keep your things to yourself Teach “Save As”

One computer for all subject areas ScienceLanguage(s)Social studiesMath HealthThe artsEconomics

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