Many of our teachers are still not using the computer in their classrooms. 4 teachers are starting to use the donated lab of computers for whole class writing activities. On four grade levels the homerooms will share one computer on a cart. Teachers come to the Lab on a need basis. Previously, I did service every grade level from K-6 with scheduled lab time.
Teachers now come when large group projects are being worked on.
I do work with 3-6 grade students for enrichment and they utilize the computers continuously. In our K-3 classrooms, each having at least 2 computers, a few with 3, we are running IBMs and IBM courseware primarily focusing on reading, writing and math. The courseware is intended to be integrated into the exisiting curriculum. Yes, one computer is limiting, but someone of the teachers are attempting to work it into their curriculum by having students use it through the day. Because all classrooms are LANed, we are also using Lotus Notes for weekly staff bulletins as well e-mailing to each other.