Teacher, Technology, and the Classroom

Reflecting on What I Know: Chapter 12

1. What can I do to "get ready" for a lesson in which my students use computers?

Educators can prepare and get ready for their lesson containing technology by:

• Creating digital folders
• Creating design templates
• Loading specialized software
• Bookmarking Internet sites
• Turning on computers prior to beginning the lesson
• Opening applications required for the lesson

By following these steps, the amount of time available for students to learn and work will be increased (Morrison & Lowther, 308).

2. Where does the "computer part" come when I am teaching a lesson?


Once an educator has created a lesson and specified all dynamics and content of the lesson, computers can be used before, during, or after the lesson. Computers can be used as a tool to research a topic, create a report or an assignment, and edit and analyze an assignment after all information has been gathered and put together. The extent of computer usage is based on how much information is required to complete the assignment and most educators can determine this before the lesson is presented.

3. How do you ensure equal access for all students with only three computers?

If a classroom only has 3-6 computers available, assignments should be considered as "group" projects rather than "class" projects. These projects will require students to work with other students to complete the lesson requirements. Each student is expected to participate in the lesson by offering their ideas and findings on the project topic (Morrison & Lowther, 319).



References:

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Morrison, G., & Lowther, D. (2010). Integrating computer technology into the classroom, Skills for the 21st Century (Fourth Edition). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.