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{{activity|Drawing}} Draw a sketch to show how you would arrange computers among groups. | {{activity|Drawing}} Draw a sketch to show how you would arrange computers among groups. | ||
[[Image:Many students behind one netbook.jpg|thumb|300px|Many students trying to use one netbook]] | |||
[[Image:oer4s groupwork with computers2.jpg|300px|thumb|Interaction around a tablet]] | |||
'''Access to computers: “We need more computers." ''' | '''Access to computers: “We need more computers." ''' | ||
Many schools don’t have access to computers at all, but where schools do have access, it is often felt that there are not enough computers. How many computers would a school need? While some might say that one computer per child, or perhaps one computer per two children would be ideal, for many schools (and classrooms) this is totally unrealistic. In general, when you have access to computers, you should therefore make sure that the computers are used in the best way possible in your context. We now consider how to deal with shortage of computers in group work. | Many schools don’t have access to computers at all, but where schools do have access, it is often felt that there are not enough computers. How many computers would a school need? While some might say that one computer per child, or perhaps one computer per two children would be ideal, for many schools (and classrooms) this is totally unrealistic. In general, when you have access to computers, you should therefore make sure that the computers are used in the best way possible in your context. We now consider how to deal with shortage of computers in group work. | ||
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* If you only have a few computers, it is better to operate a carousel so everyone gets a chance? | * If you only have a few computers, it is better to operate a carousel so everyone gets a chance? | ||
{{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? | ||
