You can still do a heck of a lot by changing fonts, sizes and boldness. Don t underestimate the value of any software you have access to. As I mentioned above, old hardware is useful but you need to use it wisely and don t expect it to be like your new computers. So, approach it from a different way and you ll never waste a free gift again. You could throw a network card into it and make it your mailbox .
Students can send and receive their mail from only that computer.
This keeps the other computers free for research or other tasks. All you need is a browser and network card. Take advantage of other people s work . I have compiled a collection of lesson that I found to be very useful in the book 60 Computer Lesson Plans for Tired Teachers . The ideas contained in the book cover all curriculum areas and can be easily modified to fit other activities.