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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 By contrast, computer labs are now becoming outdated in schools as they remove technology from subject teaching and learning and from the normal classroom environment and teaching aids.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 By contrast, computer labs are now becoming outdated in schools as they remove technology from subject teaching and learning and from the normal classroom environment and teaching aids.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) | ||
* Computer labs can enforce a rigid seating pattern if benches are fixed. | * Computer labs can enforce a rigid seating pattern if benches are fixed. | ||
** If you have a computer lab with desktop machines, can it be re-arranged to support groupwork? | ** If you have a computer lab with desktop machines, can it be re-arranged to support groupwork? | ||
** If machines are located around the perimeter (learners have backs to each other and teacher), or in rows, this isn't conducive to collaborative learning, etc. | ** If machines are located around the perimeter (learners have backs to each other and teacher), or in rows, this isn't conducive to collaborative learning, etc. | ||
* Some computer rooms even partition off machines [[Image:(see pic, “booths”, see preziBjoern Hassler:<br/> Insert picture)]]. | * Some computer rooms even partition off machines [[Image:(see pic, “booths”, see preziBjoern Hassler:<br/> Insert picture)]]. | ||
= A. The seating arrangement = | = A. The seating arrangement = | ||
