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= Groupwork with computers = | = Groupwork with computers = | ||
[[Image:computer lab booths.jpg|400px|Children in a computer lab working in booths]]. | |||
[[Image:Lab in a lab.jpg|400px|Interaction around a table]] | |||
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If you are starting to run out of time, then skip this section - it can be done as part of the next session! | If you are starting to run out of time, then skip this section - it can be done as part of the next session! | ||
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** If machines are located around the perimeter (learners have backs to each other and teacher), or in rows, this is not conducive to collaborative learning. | ** If machines are located around the perimeter (learners have backs to each other and teacher), or in rows, this is not conducive to collaborative learning. | ||
* Some computer rooms even partition off machines so learners cannot interact | * Some computer rooms even partition off machines so learners cannot interact | ||
'''The seating arrangement'''. Sometimes labs are arranged in a certain way, because of certain concerns. For instance, if the school administration is worried about off-task behaviour, computers are arranged in rows. However, this isn’t a good solution, as it interferes with groupwork. Instead, if a teacher is worried about off-task behaviour, they can cruise around the room! | '''The seating arrangement'''. Sometimes labs are arranged in a certain way, because of certain concerns. For instance, if the school administration is worried about off-task behaviour, computers are arranged in rows. However, this isn’t a good solution, as it interferes with groupwork. Instead, if a teacher is worried about off-task behaviour, they can cruise around the room! | ||
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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