Classrooms of yesterday are limited in terms of the
ease at which they can accommodate ICT. While it may take much needed restructuring
to create the ideal classroom, the ideas and suggestions given in using the
available spaces smartly was quite enlightening.
Currently we are in the process of rebuilding the IT
lab at our school. Much consideration as it relates to the characteristics that
would make the lab effective with ICT use has been noted. These include:
· access to on-line resources
· provision for the teacher to teach the whole class
or part of the class, assisted by technology as appropriate
·students moving independently between learning
areas as necessary, managed by technology
· flexible room layout and furnishing,
· large-screen video display
As such, movable tables would be built to facilitate
an arrangement that can be modified to encourage group work. An intranet that
allows access to online resources would also be set up. The room would most
likely incorporate a conference room layout with a video display at the front. Other ideas used in the reading would also be
assessed in an attempt to integrate those that can maximize the new lab's effectiveness with ICT use for both teachers and students.
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