Learning Together: Computer-integrated ClassroomsThis guide for using computers in the whole language classroom provides teachers with practical ideas for the use of computers to promote group interaction and cooperative learning, including: (1) software webs to assist theme development; (2) pre-computer activities to motivate students; (3) computer activities to develop software competence; (4) post-computer activities to reinforce learning; (5) matrices and checklists to use as evaluation tools; and (6) suggestions for initiating school projects and community events. Planned for teachers at the elementary level, grades one through eight, the guide is divided into 11 chapters: (1) Cooperative Learning with Computers; (2) Equipment and Materials; (3) Human Factors; (4) Using Software Across the Curriculum; (5) Using Theme-Related Software; (6) Integrating Computers with Whole Language; (7) Graphics/Text Software and Whole Language; (8) Word Processing Software and Whole Language; (9) Simulation Software and Whole Language; (10) Classroom Activities; and (11) Beyond the Classroom. A glossary, a list of software, a list of software publishers, and an index conclude the guide. (12 references) (DB) |
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Preface | 5 |
Cooperative Learning with Computers | 13 |
Equipment and Materials | 27 |
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Broderbund bulletin board checklists clip art computer awareness computer centre computer clubs computer integration computer newspaper COMPUTER-INTEGRATED CLASSROOMS computer-related cooperative learning create crossword puzzle curriculum dents develop discuss display Electronic Arts encourage environment EPYX evaluate experience EXPRESSIVE MODE field trips focus girls Grades graphics graphics/text software greeting cards hardware help students Holiday ideas individual interaction interactive fiction involved Kid in Town Kidwriter LANGUAGE ARTS learning centres learning modes listening materials mathematics Mindscape narrative simulation Odell Lake Older students pairs picture piece of software Post-computer Activities posters pre-computer activities Print printouts problem-solving puter reading role Scheduling computer scrapbooks screen share Silicon Beach Software small groups social studies Spinnaker Software Springboarding Stickybear stories subject areas Suzanne Girard Teacher Planning Matrix teaching theme tion variety visual arts Weekly Reader whole-language Windham Classics word processing Wordsearch and Crossword writing