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Cooperative Computing

Even if you have 30 computers at your beck and call, consider group work once in a while. Collaborative learning has many benefits, in addition to stretching limited tech resources. Find out how to best implement group tech activities in y our classroom.

One Computer? No Problem!

Do you think you need an entire computer lab to make technology work for you? Not so! Every day, teachers around the world create substantive and meaningful projects with just a single classroom computer. Want to know how? Scroll to the "Cooperative Learning" section at The One Computer Classroom.

His and Hers
Assign specific tech times.

In classrooms where the number of computers is limited, arrange students into color-coded groups and assign days or times of day when students in each group can use the computer(s).

Mix and Match
Vary skill levels when forming groups.

Have students work in pairs or teams for classroom technology projects and activities, matching technology "newbies" with tech "experts."

Divide and Conquer
Assign tasks to each group member.

When students work on small group technology projects, divide the tasks so that some students are working on computers while others are working on other parts of the project.



Article by Lorrie Jackson
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