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A
reader recently received a new, networked multimedia computer, scan
converter, and large television for his elementary classroom. He asked for
some advice on how to use these tools effectively to enhance teaching and
learning, as well as to support him in his day-to-day work. To learn more
about how to integrate one computer seamlessly into your teaching and
daily tasks, let's go on a Tech Quest together. A Tech Quest is a
model of professional development in which each letter in "quest" stands
for a step we'll take. In addition, each quest is aligned with one of the
standards from the International Society for Technology in Education's
"Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers" (http://www.iste.org/).
Kathy Schrock, a technology coordinator in Cape Cod, Massachusetts,
created Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators on the Discovery
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The
Quest: The One-Computer Classroom
Questioner: Who is going on the quest?
It may be a classroom teacher or an administrator looking for new
ideas.
Understanding: What is the purpose of the quest?
Where's the best location for my computer in my classroom? What
are some management tips for using it with students? How can I use one
computer as an administrative, instructional, and learning tool?
Explanation: Exploring options for finding an
in-depth answer With one classroom computer being shared by a
teacher and 25 (or more!) students, it's important to think about how to
use it most effectively. While some tasks are best left for a lab
situation where there are only a few kids per computer, there are many
ways the whole class can take advantage of a single
computer.
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FEATURE: Kathy Schrock's Tech Quest