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By this stage we've reflected on and trialled group work quite a few times. We now look at how ICT fits into the picture. | By this stage we've reflected on and trialled group work quite a few times. We now look at how ICT fits into the picture. | ||
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{{activity|Whole group discussion| on computer lab layout.|10}} Read the following background text, and discuss any issues that arise. | |||
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We now consider the role of computers in group work. Mobile computing technologies (such as netbooks or tablets) are very versatile and can be used as and when needed. By contrast, computer labs are now becoming outdated in schools as they remove technology from subject teaching and learning and from the normal classroom environment and teaching aids. Many do not even have a blackboard. Some of the issues are: | We now consider the role of computers in group work. Mobile computing technologies (such as netbooks or tablets) are very versatile and can be used as and when needed. By contrast, computer labs are now becoming outdated in schools as they remove technology from subject teaching and learning and from the normal classroom environment and teaching aids. Many do not even have a blackboard. Some of the issues are: | ||
* Moving a class into the computer room is disruptive to teaching (especially in primary) | * Moving a class into the computer room is disruptive to teaching (especially in primary) | ||
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Experience shows that an island arrangement works best, ideally large hexagonal tables, but large round or square tables are fine too. | Experience shows that an island arrangement works best, ideally large hexagonal tables, but large round or square tables are fine too. | ||
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Discuss some of the following statements and questions: | Discuss some of the following statements and questions: | ||
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{{activity|Drawing}} Draw a sketch to show how you would arrange computers among groups. | {{activity|Individual activity|: Drawing a computer lab.|5}} Draw a sketch to show how you would arrange computers among groups. | ||
= Groupwork with computers: Sharing resources across groups = | = Groupwork with computers: Sharing resources across groups = | ||
