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Teaching Guides

Training Teachers for the Computer Classroom

Planning a successful training program

Help teachers decide if the computer classroom is right for them

Overheads for discussion

Teacher Commentary: perceived advantages of the computer classroom

Teacher Commentary: perceived disadvantages of the computer classroom

Adapt for your audience

Model good computer-classroom teaching techniques during the training sessions

Schedule classroom observations

Insist on hands-on training

One final note: play!

Teacher Commentary: why to include hands-on training

Key questions to answer

What am I teaching: computers or writing?

It’s a writing class, not a computer class

Teacher Commentary: keeping the focus on writing

Are my students going to know more about computers than I do?

Teacher Commentary: teachers don’t need to be computer experts

Can I use the same syllabus I taught in the traditional classroom?

Teacher Commentary: On students taking more responsibility for their learning

How do classroom management techniques change for the computer classroom?

Teacher Commentary: on pacing

Teacher Commentary: a key classroom management tip

How can I make large-group discussion work?

View Strategies

Do students know they're signing up in a computer classroom?

Teacher Commentary: on students’ typing skills

What do I do when the computers don't work?

Always have a backup plan

Teacher Commentary: on dealing with computer glitches

What should I know about "hackers"?

Dealing with potential "hackers"

Teacher Commentary: on students’ knowledge of computer technology

Using the "tools" in your computer classroom

Help teachers decide if the computer classroom is right for them

Adapt for your audience

Model good computer-classroom teaching techniques during the training sessions

Schedule classroom observations

Insist on hands-on training

One final note: play!

Teacher Commentary: why to include hands-on training

Subsequent face-to-face or virtual meetings

Including support staff in ongoing training and troubleshooting

Other resources for teachers in computer classrooms

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