Guidelines for How to Use Computer in the Classroom
Once you have decided to use computers in the classroom, then follow these guidelines to integrate computer time into the curriculum:
Decide what your approach to computer time will be, will you facilitate, guide or instruct? This may vary by computer activity. For example, you may want to have an instructional computer session, or you may want the students to have an independent learning experience, in which you would facilitate, but not instruct.
Know the program or web site that the students will be using well for yourself before letting the children use it. This may sound simple, but it is so important. You will be able to help to navigate the students through the program or site, and provide the necessary instructional component. There is usually a teacher guide that accompanies a computer program and may be available to use from the school's computer lab.
Plan- have a section in your lesson plan where computer can be integrated and research the topic or subject prior to integrating. This can also be planned into your small group instruction time for the teacher aide. In your plan be sure to include what the students will be learning for each curricula area. Read here for more information about Maximizing the Teacher's Aide Time and Talent in the Classroom.
Briefly instruct students on the program or web site at their desks before they are sitting in front of the computer and then let them go immediately to the computer after instruction. Students will be very enthusiastic to get started once they are in front of the computer, and it will be difficult for them to hear your instructions if they are seated right in front of the computer.
Confer with students while they are on the computer. Ask questions about their learning and progress. Take observational notes, so you can lead the students in the next session.
Provide consistent feedback- this may be praise or correction. For example, start by saying to the students, "Today I noticed that ...", and give feedback about the computer session.
Whether your school requires the students to have computer time in the classroom, or if you are just desiring to integrate it yourself, following these guidelines are sure to help students to become independent computer users.
Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/5638.aspx#ixzz0vqxpoE4S
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