In all cases, placement of computers should be planned around the personnel involved, the purposes for which they will be used, and best accessibility. The location of the computers can impact the utilization and acceptance of computer-based learning. The specific set-up will vary from school to school and even from department to department within the same school. Using computers for remedial instruction or for use with special needs learners, a few systems in a resource center staffed with teachers or aides may be appropriate.
Some teachers use a single computer in a classroom with fifteen to thirty students.
A student, or the teacher, does the keyboarding with all students discussing the questions presented by the computer program. The advantages of using a single computer in a classroom should not be underestimated. It can be used to introduce topics and try some problems or as an alternative for a group of students to practice. One computer in a classroom can encourage peer tutoring and reduce computer anxiety. A major, but often overlooked use of a single computer is for presentations.