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* Some computer rooms even partition off machines so learners cannot interact | * Some computer rooms even partition off machines so learners cannot interact | ||
[[Image:computer lab booths.jpg]]. | [[Image:computer lab booths.jpg|400px]]. | ||
'''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. | ||
[[Image:Lab in a lab.jpg| | [[Image:Lab in a lab.jpg|400px]] | ||
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