Teacher Talk is published by the Center for Adolescent Studies at the School of Education, Indiana University. This article, provided by ZDNet, originally appeared in the March 1996 issue of SchoolPC . Educators are told what software and hardware they will need to setup a computer as a learning center, a large group lecture tool, a conduit to the outside world and as simulation machine. Case studies are provided. Tom Snyder is a former science and social studies teacher committed to providing educators with the best software to support to inspire great teaching and learning.
Topics range from management and scheduling to classroom modeling.
The One Computer Classroom Developed by the Shawnee Mission School District located in suburban Kansas City, this site discusses the advantages of computer use over chalkboard or overhead projector and provides tips on using the computer for class lessons. There is also a section on the computer as a learning center. This Web-based lesson provides a venue for educators to learn how to use a computer in the classroom to enhance teaching and subsequent student learning retention. Guidance is provided for lesson plan preparation and incorporation of the computer into existing curriculum. All rights reserved.