got computer lab?

...here's some ideas

by Layne Henn

Something I hear about is teachers who don't really know how to effectively use their computer lab time. Here's a VERY helpful hint!

Before you take your students to the computer lab, make sure you have an objective! What is your purpose for going to the lab? How will it enhance where your student's achievement? Without a purpose, you will be sending the wrong message to your students about computer lab time.

Below are some links that you can browse through to find good ideas that fit your needs.

My favorite is the last one, Ohio Treasure Chest. It is VERY well organized!!

http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/teacher_resources/lab/labindex.htm

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/computer_lab_help.htm

http://sps.k12.mo.us/pvms/elementary_computer_lab.htm

http://remc11.wordpress.com/2006/07/06/session-projects-for-large-k-5-classes-in-a-computer-lab/
http://www.teacher.scholastic.com/activities/clf

http://ohiotreasurechest.org/