Computer Management Ideas For Kindergarten Class

All Management Ideas are Assisted By the Classroom Teacher or Assistant

• I will have students plan their use of the computer before they get on it. For example, they should plan searches (write down key words, etc.) before getting on the Net.
• Use the one computer as a station with pairs/groups of kids. This works well if you are doing projects or problem-based learning. Students work on the project, and the computer is one of many activities to solve the problem or do the project.
• I'll use the computer for whole class demonstration or as a lecture supplement. Tom Snyder software is created for this plan. Net sites can be used this way as well. I'll need a projection device such as an LCD panel for this. If you have a parents' group, explain to them the purpose of the LCD panel and they may help raise the money for it.
• Have students plan their use of the computer before they get on it. For example, have them storyboard, write, or draw their project before putting it on the computer.
• Think about how you schedule time on the computers. Remember equal opportunity. If you let the students who finish work first go to the computer, the students who are kinesthetic learners and need to be on the computer don't get the chance.