Various Ways Computers Can Enhance in Education, Aiono

1. Computer Stations, Stand Alone Computer Lab

1.1. More Student Access

1.2. Easier for group projects

1.3. Teacher may float between students

1.4. Easier to maintain computers

2. Computing with Tablets

2.1. Touch based, easy for young students

2.2. Fewer parts, less maintenance

2.3. eText books could replace paper books

2.4. Portable, lightweight, long battery life

2.5. Typing more difficult, but great software for students with disabilities

3. Blended Learning/Flipped Classroom

3.1. Half the course work is online and half actual classroom with the teacher

3.2. Helps kids have fun integrating technology with novel tools

3.3. Helps kids take more charge of their own learning path and requires hands on participation

3.4. Teachers can spend time interacting more with students as videos are conducting instruction

4. B.Y.O.D.

4.1. Students have access to the same devices in school as out of school

4.2. Students and families are responsible for back up of student data

4.3. Equity issues for lower income families

4.4. Security risks

5. No Computer in Classroom

5.1. Teacher Must Inspire Students

5.2. More relationship, voice intonation, face-to-face interactions and real world learning

5.3. Can be a loss of creativity and imagination, but can also create more discipline for learning

5.4. More paper work and books, may be cheaper

6. One Computer in Classroom

6.1. Computer can be a reference

6.2. Only One student can use it at a time, may need scheduling, interfere with whole group use, teacher directed use if with white board

6.3. Less space consumed, yet can be a center

6.4. Does not promote collaboration

7. Interactive Whiteboards and Student Response System

7.1. Can increase student engagement

7.2. Allows teacher to embed technology in recorded lessons

7.3. Large image is easily visible and interaction at board is whole group fun

7.4. Creates a more teacher centered classroom

8. One-to-One Computing

8.1. All students have access to computers at the same time

8.2. No sharing, taking turns, waiting time

8.3. Homogenous, technology easier to support

8.4. Expensive for schools to provide for whole school