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Having considered how computers are distributed among groups, we now consider how the computer can be shared equally within groups.  
Having considered how computers are distributed among groups, we now consider how the computer can be shared equally within groups.  


{{activity|Pair work}}. In pairs, consider the following questions:  
{{activity|Pair work|5}}. In pairs, consider the following questions:  
* What would you do if there are some students who always control the computer, while other group members never get to use it?  
* What would you do if there are some students who always control the computer, while other group members never get to use it?  
* Would you say that it is sensible to mix computer-literate pupils with novices?  
* Would you say that it is sensible to mix computer-literate pupils with novices?  
* How will you ensure they help rather than dominate their peers?
* How will you ensure they help rather than dominate their peers?


{{activity|Discussion}} Discuss the outcomes of your reflection as a whole class.
{{activity|Discussion|10}} Discuss the outcomes of your reflection as a whole class.


{{ednote|text=You should discuss strategies for access to computers within the group, i.e. rotating access to trackpad. You could also discuss the benefits of using tablets or putting computer screen flat (where this is possible).  
{{ednote|text=You should discuss strategies for access to computers within the group, i.e. rotating access to trackpad. You could also discuss the benefits of using tablets or putting computer screen flat (where this is possible).  
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= Groupwork with computers: The role of non-ICT resources =
= Groupwork with computers: The role of non-ICT resources =


{{activity|Pair work}} In pairs, discuss the role of mini-blackboards in groupwork with and without computers. How can mini-blackboards support interactive teaching? How can mini-blackboards support groupwork with computers? What other non-ICT resources can you think of, which can be used with computers? How?
{{activity|Pair work|5}} In pairs, discuss the role of mini-blackboards in groupwork with and without computers. How can mini-blackboards support interactive teaching? How can mini-blackboards support groupwork with computers? What other non-ICT resources can you think of, which can be used with computers? How?


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{{activity|Discussion}} Discuss the outcomes of your reflection as a whole class.
{{activity|Discussion|10}} Discuss the outcomes of your reflection as a whole class.


= Planning a lesson using groupwork and ICT =
= Planning a lesson using groupwork and ICT =
{{ednote|text=Ensure that you have plenty of time for this task to be planned!
{{ednote|text=Ensure that you have plenty of time for this task to be planned!