The OneComputer Classroom: What You Need to Know

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The One-Computer Classroom What You Need to Know

• Deborah Healey, Ph.D.
• English Language Institute
• Oregon State University
• deborah.healey_at_oregonstate.edu
• http//oregonstate.edu/healeyd

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Agenda

• Introductions
• Computer projector
• Computer and software without a projector
• Using the Internet
• Websites offline
• Break
• Equipment and possibilities
• Discussion
• Question answer period, evaluation

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What is a one-computer classroom?

• Not a lab
• One computer
• May have a projection device projector, TV
• May have an Internet connection
• Needs a teacher who can integrate technology
  appropriately
• Needs tech support

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Computer Projector

• With a word-processor
• Electronic blackboard
• Brainstorm organize ideas, expand ideas
• Group editing
• Not limited to the size of the blackboard
• Can be saved easily
• Provide graphic organizers for new concepts

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Sample graphic organizers

• Outline in Word
• Concept map with text or text boxes in Word

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Computer Projector

• PowerPoint make a more interesting presentation
• Display the results of student work
• Student presentations
• PowerPoint real-world skill
• Excel show charts and tables
• Easier to see
• Easier to change and update

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Computer Projector

• Any whole-group activity with software
• Hot Potatoes
• Geography tutor
• Simulations Pharaoh
• Math games or practice
• Etc

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Computer only

• Resource area for individual or group work
• CD-ROM dictionary and encyclopedia
• Simulations for discussion
• Virtual labs (chemistry, biology)
• Clip art CD-ROMs
• Downloaded websites (more on this later)
• Teacher tool for grade books, lesson planning,
  handouts
• Good to have a printer

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Computer Internet (no projector)

• Search for information to answer a question
• For a report
• For a discussion
• Compose and send a message to a partner class
  working on a project

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Computer Internet (no projector)

• Find resources for a handout (teacher or student
  tool)
• Graphics
• Word search activity
• Song lyrics -www.lyricserver.com and
  www.classiclyrics.net
• Other material to print out

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Computer Internet projector

• Demonstrate a homework activity
• How-to set up an email account
• Online discussion at Nicenet, www.nicenet.org
• Use a photograph from the Internet for a
  discussion or composition
• Use short video clips to enliven lessons
• CNN, BBC for current news
• Use a content-area web site for whole-group
  discussion

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Sample websites

• Create a movie at www.dfilm.com/index_movie_start.
  html
• Action mazes for discussion The Evil Landlady at
  www.halfbakedsoftware.com/quandary/version_1/examp
  les/landlady.htm
• MIT online at ocw.mit.edu/index.html
• ESL Independent Study Lab by Michael Krauss at
  www.lclark.edu/krauss/toppicks/toppicks.html
• ESL Study Hall by Christine Meloni at
  http//home.gwu.edu/meloni/eslstudyhall/

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Websites offline

• Save websites for offline work
• Small single sites Save As and choose Web Site
  Complete from Internet Explorer
• Larger sites use WebWhacker, a commercial
  program
• Save several levels, including links
• May not work well with all sites

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Websites offline

• Larger solution proxy server
• Serves the whole school
• Downloads sites while online for use offline
• Teachers need to plan ahead
• Avoids problems with Internet interruptions
• Wireless or wired connection to the server from
  the classroom or lab

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Equipment and possibilities

• Desktop in a fixed location
• Laptop on a cart can move to several classrooms
• Wired Internet connection
• Wireless connection
• Internet
• Local area network proxy server

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Equipment Computer

• Desktop or laptop
• CD-ROM/DVD, preferably CD-R/DVD-R
• Optical mouse
• Security system locks and cables
• Ethernet card
• Wireless card
• One or more small USB drives for the teacher(s)
  who use the computer

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Equipment

• Projector
• As bright as possible higher lumens is
  brighter
• Balance between bulb life and brightness/lumens
• Small projector with a laptop
• Security system locks and cables
• Spare bulb
• Television adapter box
• Much less clear, but cheaper
• As large as possible

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Other needs

• Cart for a mobile setup or a computer desk
• Screen for projection
• Power strip with good surge protection
• Proxy server for intranet
• Can store websites for use offline
• Sign-up system for a mobile setup
• Good technical support

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Training

• Administrators
• Understand the options
• Teachers
• Effective use
• Understand the options
• Tech support
• Ongoing training to keep up-to-date

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Cost

• Much less than a lab!
• Minimal computer only training
• More useful computer projector or computer
  Internet
• Plus training for either one
• Most useful computer projector Internet
  training

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Discussion

• How could this be used for reading/writing?
• How could you use this to increase student
  motivation?
• If you dont have a projector, what could you do
  with one computer?
• Could this be implemented in your classes? How?
  Why not?

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Summing up

• Q A
• Evaluation