This article talks about a non profit organization called Computers for Learning. This program provides computers and internet access to students who come from economic situations that make it difficult for them to own one. David Herndon, the chairman of the Texas Department of Human Services, created Computers for Learning by developing partnerships with businesses for the donation of their old computers and or other services to disadvantaged students. This program enhances the old computers and provides internet access to households that are receiving the computers. Since the inception of Computers for Learning in February 2001 more that 1300 students in Texas have received a computer and internet access.
The following links provide more information on the relationship between computers and student learning.
Computers for Learning Home Page.
Computers and Student Learning: Bivariate and Multivariate Evidence on the Availability and Use of Computers at Home and at School
Learning in the Real World
As you can see there are a number of positive impacts to this program. My question to you is, how, as a teacher, would you help those students who may have never used a computer or the internet become familiar with it without impeding those students who may be avid users?
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As you can see there are a number of positive impacts to this program. My question to you is, how, as a teacher, would you help those students who may have never used a computer or the internet become familiar with it without impeding those students who may be avid users?
I think that this would be a real challenge if you the teacher are not completly comfortable with the technology being used in your school. A possible solution to this is have the advanced students help the non users. This would allow both groups to improve their communication and technology skills.
Thank you for your reply,
I think that your idea about having the stronger students work with the not so strong students. This allows the students to work together and get to know students that they may not otherwise have an opportunity to. It also allows for the teacher to have more time to observe the students and help a larger number of students instead of just focusing on the students who are having difficulties.
Jamie
I really like the suggestion of having other students help those less avid users, and may use it if ever faced with a similar situation. This goes back to what we have discussed in some of our classes, kids teaching kids. What better way for a student to learn then from their peers.
I agree, having advanced students help their peers would be a great idea.
`Brenna
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