Computer Scheduling Ideas For Kindergarten Class

• Put a timer and a student roster next to the computer. Teach the students how to set the timer for 15 minutes and to tap the next person on the shoulder when they are done.
• Have a student who serves as "Computer Assistant." If students have a question, they are to go to the Computer Assistant for help. If the Assistant doesn't know, then they can ask the teacher.
• Have a class schedule posted where students rotate at 15 minute shifts all day, even during direct instruction. This schedule is at different times during the week, so students don't miss the same class instruction each day (Student A starts Monday at 8:15, Tuesday at 10:00, Wednesday at 12:30, Thursday at 1:45, and Friday at 3:00). Since they are in the classroom while working on their assignments, they still hear all the necessary instruction.
• Demo new software or projects using some sort of projection system.
• Design projects to be completed in small parts, so that directions do not become too complex. Have instructions clearly spelled out and in small chunks.
• Create templates for projects so that independent work can occur.
• Use peer teaching. Each week have a different student in charge of the computer. They should have learned whatever program is used that week.
• Most kids are so fascinated with technology that they'll teach themselves just about anything you can load on them, as well as work peacefully together for fear of losing computer time. A small team of kids can have a corresponding team that works with them, with each team sharing with the other what they learned while the other was otherwise occupied either at the computer or with conventional classwork.