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Re: Computer Labs in Elementary Schools
Posted by Jan on 6/15/08
On 6/14/08, JLee wrote:
> When a lab us used a rotation for special areas then it is
> usually used for teaching typig. If you want your students
> to use technology then it should be used by teachers to
> intergrate what is being done in the classroom.
> Example:
> Learing about butterflies? Research in class, read books,
> look on the Internet. Gather facts. Then each student makes
> a slide or two with these facts in the lab. Prior to going
> to the lab have students free explore during learning
> stations powerpoint. Then slides are made into a class
> presentation. Teacher must show students the basics of ppt,
> but once the students know the basics they can run with it.
> I did the above with 2nd graders.
> On 6/13/08, Sheila wrote:
>> I am researching how other elementary schools use their
>> computer lab. The district I am in does not have computers
>> as a special with Music, PE, and Art. Teachers use it as
>> needed. I feel students even at this early age should be
>> taught more on how to use the computer and become more
>> familiar with it since kids are all into technology. Thus,
>> I'd like to present information to administration on using
>> the lab as a special. Thank you for helping me with this.
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