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It is common for classes to make special arrangements so that individuals and/or groups can have access to computers. 

Such arrangements include

  • scheduling groups to ICT on particular days to ensure equity of access
  • sequencing students to use the computers as the preceding students complete their tasks
  • sending off groups to resource teachers or aides (when the resource teacher or aide is available)
  • placing students with visitors as the opportunity arises, eg, parents or senior students are available to assist


Consider the following in-class situation...

 

While the class does aerobics...

'William' has his turn on the computer!!

 

    The prime reasons for special arrangements include

  • access to limited ICT resources (eg, only 2 or 3 computers)
  • access to support 
  • a desire to maximise students experience of using and operating ICT (typically 2-4% of class time for most students)
  • not enough opportunities (occasions)
 

Thus the use of ICT can place children 'outside the class' and often does and is disruptive to their participation in the class program.

 

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