K-8 Computer Lab Teachers
Hello. I am not sure if there is a discussion out there for computer lab teachers yet. If not, I would like to start one so we can bounce ideas and resources off each other. I spent my first year teaching as a computer lab teacher. At first I was hesitant because I thought I would be a classroom teacher. Now, I love it and feel I am in the right place at the right time.
This September I start my second year only this time i am at a Chicago Public School with 600+ students. I have a lot of work to do to prepare and would love to talk with anyone about tips, tricks, what to avoid, etc.
Thanks,
Jeremiah Olson
This September I start my second year only this time i am at a Chicago Public School with 600+ students. I have a lot of work to do to prepare and would love to talk with anyone about tips, tricks, what to avoid, etc.
Thanks,
Jeremiah Olson
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Permalink Reply by Linda Fitts on -
Welcome Vicky, I teach as you do in a small private school. This is my 8th year and we have a finished curriculum guide with extended units. It has been a long process, particularly the Integration part. What ended up happening was me approaching teachers to suggest ways I could collaborate between what they do in the classroom and in my lab. One helpful way was to ensure I received a copy of all class newsletters,homework lists, calendars etc. Now that these are posted on our web site I just go in and plan from there. Some teachers embrace the collaboration and others think it is "too much" on top of their regular duties But inch by inch they see how it is such a positive outcome for the students.
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Permalink Reply by Vicky S on -
Good idea on class newsletters and homeworks lists. I'll ask the teachers to give me these. I don't want to give the teachers more to do but would definitely like to get "into the loop" on what they're doing so I can try to integrate more.
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Permalink Reply by Linda Fitts on
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Hello all, I too am a K-8 Computer teacher. I work in a great small independent school. We have 2 labs that serve K-12. We are currently on the cycle to update computers in my lab. The question is... stay with Windows XP or go to Vista! Anyone using Vista? I would love to hear about the transition, network issues or differences in using Office, Type to Learn and other educational software. What works what does not?
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Permalink Reply by Chris Pal-Freeman on -
Greetings Linda,
I know that we are avoiding Vista and for as long as possible. There seems to still be to many quirks to support for our taste. We are and will continue to run XP Pro, Office 2003 and Server 2003. We have over 75 computers and 4 servers at this point, should we be forced to make a move, I will push for a transition to Mac unless a successor to Vista is in place. Especially with it's ability to run both operating systems.
However, if you are buying new equipment, Vista maybe your the only stock option. Check with your vendor for an XP option.
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Permalink Reply by Linda Fitts on
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Chris,
thanks, your answer is in line with all others I have queried. Looks like we will purchase new PC's with XP pro and maybe have tha Vista license included. The switch to mac may be in our future....too!
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Permalink Reply by Ruth Glenboski on -
Is anyone from this group attending NECC in San Antonio?
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Tue on -
I just found this group and yes I will be attending the NECC in San Antonio. My family and I will make a vacation out of it.
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Permalink Reply by Alice Mercer on -
I will be and will likely do some live webcasts from Bloggers' Cafe for Ed Tech Talk. Have you all signed up on the Classroom 2.0 live page at http://www.edubloggercon.com/NECC+2008?
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Permalink Reply by Mercy on -
Hi All!
I'm new to this site but I was just thrilled to find it! I work in a public school in Alhambra, California. My school has about 1000 students. We are a K-8 school and have a computer lab with 40 new iMacs. K-5th grades visit my lab once a week. K-2nd for 30 minutes and 3rd-5th atleast 50 minutes weekly. Grades 6-8th utilize our 2 mobile labs of 30 laptop MacBooks each, in the classrooms. Each teacher, 47 total, has an iBook laptop assigned to them for use throughout the year.
I want to thank everyone for so many great ideas. This is my 4th year teaching here and I feel like I'm finally starting to make some progress with teachers and students. All our hardwork is starting to pay off!
I look forward to continuing to learn with you all.
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Tue on
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Hello. Image my surprise as I was researching for my Master's that I came across this site. I wish I knew about this site 5 years ago when I first started teaching in the computer lab. I would love to join this group and learn what other computer lab teachers are doing.
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Permalink Reply by Chrissy on -
Help!!! I am working on storing classroom computers over the summer. Currently my classroom teachers place the computers in black garbage bags and put them in the closet or on a tv cart in an NON-Air Conditioned classroom which often reaches 90° or above and is excessively humid (I am in Chicago). I have already tried to request that they be kept in an airconditioned room over the summer to no avail. I need ideas or is the garbage bag our best solution??? They have used this because it was believed to keep out moisture and dust, but each year 2-4 computers fry when restarted in the fall.
Thanks!
Desperate,
Chrissy
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Permalink Reply by Carl on -
My question would be, are the computers being cleaned internally before being used in the fall? My home computer gets blown out 3-4 times a year, most school computers never get cleaned -- dust is a bigger enemy than the storage heat, the dust in the computer attracts the moisture which corrodes connections, etc.
Its not the dust on the computer that causes problems, its what is inside. The bag will not keep out moisture unless there is a drying agent put in the bag and it is sealed airtight.
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