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** 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 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 [[Image: | * Some computer rooms even partition off machines so learners cannot interact | ||
[[Image:computer lab booths.jpg]]. | |||
'''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! | ||
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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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[[Image:PICTURE OF PILE UP BEHIND COMPUTER.]] | [[Image:PICTURE OF PILE UP BEHIND COMPUTER.]] | ||
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{{activity|Discussion}} Discuss the outcomes of your reflection. What different proposals are there? | {{activity|Discussion}} Discuss the outcomes of your reflection. What different proposals are there? | ||
