A Treasure Hunt created by Dr. Regina Royer

Introduction            Questions         Big Question       Resources

Introduction:
Many teachers face the reality of having only one computer for a large group of students.  The problem is finding effective strategies to integrate the technology  while keeping classroom management in check.  Use the following Treasure Hunt to find ways to make use of the limited technological resources in the classroom.  Answer the questions by using the links within each question, then answer the Big Question.

Questions:

1. Identify at least five ways that one computer can be used in the classroom. 

2. How can teachers use one computer to assess, present, communicate, and publish student work?

3. Give examples on how to use one computer as a multimedia chalkboard. 

4. Give examples on how to have students use one computer as a tool for individual or group input.  

5. What are possible strategies for scheduling traffic in the one computer classroom?

6. When asked how they cope with one computer, several teachers responded.  Read their suggestions and summarize the one that could best support your instruction. 

7. What are different ways for an entire classroom to view the contents of one screen? 

8. A teacher with one computer can take students on virtual field trips.  Tramline offers links to several sites for virtual field trips.  Students could take the trip or create trips of their own for others to participate in.  View several of the trips and then write an explanation of Virtual Field Trip. 

9. What is Whit Anderson's suggestion for increasing access to computer technology?  Read the heading  Borrow, Beg, or Trade.  

Big Question:  
What are the best strategies for utilizing one computer in your classroom?  Develop a lesson plan that utilizes one computer as a learning tool for students.

Additional Resources for the One Computer Classroom: