This chapter discusses organizing and managing technology in classrooms and schools. It addresses placing computers in computer labs versus individual classrooms and the pros and cons of each. It also covers key considerations for one-to-one computing initiatives including infrastructure needs, personnel, and professional development. The chapter provides guidance on setting up effective computer labs and classroom environments for technology integration and maximizing limited resources.

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Using Technology inUsing Technology in
the Classroomthe Classroom
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Organizing, Managing, andOrganizing, Managing, and
One-to-One ComputingOne-to-One Computing

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Focus Questions:Focus Questions:
 What are some considerations behind the choice toWhat are some considerations behind the choice to
group computers together into labs versus puttinggroup computers together into labs versus putting
them into individual classrooms?them into individual classrooms?
 How can collaboration with colleagues lead to moreHow can collaboration with colleagues lead to more
student opportunities to use technology?student opportunities to use technology?
 How might the physical conditions of a classroomHow might the physical conditions of a classroom
and educational philosophy of a teacher affect howand educational philosophy of a teacher affect how
computers are placed?computers are placed?
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Focus Questions:Focus Questions:
 How can teachers make the most with theHow can teachers make the most with the
computers that are available?computers that are available?
 How can teachers utilize parents, senior citizens,How can teachers utilize parents, senior citizens,
and students to help with technology integration?and students to help with technology integration?
 What is the role of the media lab in schools?What is the role of the media lab in schools?
 What is the purpose of One-to-One computing?What is the purpose of One-to-One computing?
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Focus Questions:Focus Questions:
 What are key issues when undertaking a One-to-What are key issues when undertaking a One-to-
One computer initiative?One computer initiative?
 What are the pros and cons of a computerWhat are the pros and cons of a computer
laboratory?laboratory?
 What are the pros and cons of one computer to aWhat are the pros and cons of one computer to a
classroom?classroom?
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One-to-One Computing…One-to-One Computing…
Requires:Requires:
– HelpHelp
– Internet accessInternet access
– PersonnelPersonnel
– Professional and staffProfessional and staff
developmentdevelopment
– Software and hardwareSoftware and hardware
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Organizing the LearningOrganizing the Learning
Environment…Environment…
Computer LabComputer Lab
oror
Classroom Setting?Classroom Setting?
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Classroom Setting…Classroom Setting…
 Room ArrangementRoom Arrangement
 Technical ProceduresTechnical Procedures
 Scheduling Computer UseScheduling Computer Use
 AssistanceAssistance
 TeamworkTeamwork
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Lab Setting…Lab Setting…
Equipment Considerations:Equipment Considerations:
 FurnitureFurniture
 ComputersComputers
 PrintersPrinters
 ScannersScanners
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 White BoardsWhite Boards
 ProjectorProjector
 Project ScreenProject Screen

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Lab Setting…Lab Setting…
 Preplanning andPreplanning and
Pre-instructingPre-instructing
 AssistanceAssistance
 Teamwork andTeamwork and
CreativeCreative
SchedulingScheduling
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Basic Lab Procedures…Basic Lab Procedures…
 Traffic and Communication PatternsTraffic and Communication Patterns
 Help SignalsHelp Signals
 Group Attention SignalsGroup Attention Signals
 Time to ExitTime to Exit
 Volunteer HelpersVolunteer Helpers
 File StorageFile Storage
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Library Media Center…Library Media Center…
 Maximizes time and spaceMaximizes time and space
 Availability of multiple resourcesAvailability of multiple resources
 Reference materialReference material
 FlexibilityFlexibility
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