Big Labels
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- Naming or numbering computers helps direct students to the right location during instruction. It will help you, too, as a seating chart.
- Computer labs will have each computer station clearly marked, usually on the monitor.
- It is okay to assign particular computers to particular students.
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Signs and Directions
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- Student directions can be posted on or near each computer.
- Pre-printed index cards are great, too, for students to have at each computer.
- Webquests, Trackstar, or Single Site Explorations provide great directions to students.
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Movement
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- Teachers can assign certain tasks at certain computers and rotate students through each station. Timers are great for "automated" student movement.
- Regular rotation works for assignments that are completed over time. In this scenario,a student finishes computer work and signals the next student on a list to use the computer.
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Assistance
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How students ask for assistance while they are using computers is important.
- Cups on Top - simple plastic cups can be placed on top of a monitor or CPU for a visual, non-verbal call for help.
- Student Experts - you can assign an extraordinary student who has already mastered the objectives to be the Wizard for the day and respond to "hands up for help".
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