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One Computer Classroom. Toni Sheets Instructional Technology Specialist Augusta County Schools tsheets@augusta.k12.va.us. Whole Group Activities. Demonstrations Learning new software Communicating with an expert Virtual Field Trip Venn Diagrams Classroom Movies
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One Computer Classroom Toni Sheets Instructional Technology Specialist Augusta County Schools tsheets@augusta.k12.va.us
Whole Group Activities • Demonstrations • Learning new software • Communicating with an expert • Virtual Field Trip • Venn Diagrams • Classroom Movies • Start of the Day activity
Computer/Interactive Groups • Students working on collaborative project • Some students on computer/some not
One - two student Center • Skill practice • Extension/Remedial • SOL review/assessment • Stand alone computer - load any software you want (no technical assistance or barriers) Create your students an individualized content structure!
Management of the One Computer Classroom Room arrangement Easily supervised/enough space/easy access Away from sunlight/magnets/water/dust Scheduling Present/Model/Student Expert/Roles for Groups Rest of the class – What do they do? Allow students to run computer during Whole Group Provide directions/checklist at computer station Post instructions for activity on a bookmarked website
Laptop/Desktop Computer with Projector Scan Converter Smart Board Document Camera Write using markers on TV screen/Whiteboard Digital Video Camera iPod/mp3 player with speakers PowerPoint Word with Hyperlinks Kidspiration/ Inspiration Internet - Video Streaming Webquests iMovie/Movie Maker iTunes iDVD Picasa/iPhoto SmartBoard Hardware Software Formats
Points to ponder.... in the classroom • The entire lesson does not have to be online or on computer • Always have a back-up plan • Preview resources & know how to navigate Internet or software • Be open to asking for help
Ideas for using the Internet • Emailing pen pals • Virtual field trips • Ask an expert • Skill building • Encyclopedia • Interactive activities - StarfallIlluminations • Searching
Points to ponder.... when using online projects • prepare for technology • use meaningful projects with specific goals & timelines • start small • communicate with other adults • Share your results & say thanks
Managing Students on the Internet • Classroom Management Strategies • Task Cards • Grouping • Previewing websites/software with presenter in class • Website management • Portaportal
Portaportal A link to student Internet use • Create a list for individual students - helps keep skill level private • Create a list for none readers by using icons • Teacher guided • Calm parent reservations because they can go to the sites their child will be using • Can add/edit from anywhere there is Internet connection
Points to ponder when using technology • Know your resources • Figure out what you need to know to exchange information • Find out who’s running the project www.register.com
Linda Burkhart’s Integration Page - www.lburkhart.com Tammy’s Technology Tips for Teachers - www.essdack.org/tips Portaportal www.augusta.k12.va.us/portaportal Websites