Technology Integration
Computer Labs
Why use computer labs in the classroom?
Computer labs can be extremely useful for teachers and students alike. They can be used in the following situations:
- Provides Internet access
- Extra practice with CD-Roms that come with the textbook
- Allows students time to write and research papers and other projects
- Teachers can project images from his or her screen for all to see
- Students can play computer games that pertain to the curriculum, including teacher-created games from sites like www.quia.com
- Students enjoy using computers
- Takes the students outside of the normality of the classroom
- Helps the teacher implement more technology into his or her curriculum
- Students can watch video clips
- Students can listen to sound bites
However, computer labs can present problems within the schools:
- Expense
- Upkeep can be rigorous
- Theft (everything from the computer programs to equipment)
- Equipment or Internet failure
- Not enough labs to serve the school’s population
- Keeping students on task
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