Now that I have the computers What do I do with them?

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Now that I have the computers What do I do with
them?

• Christopher I Cobitz Ph.D.

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The world today

• 62 of in-service teachers do not have the skills
• 60 of new teachers
• Computers are underutilized
• -Miliken and others

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Principles

• This should be a natural fit
• Baby steps
• Add unique interesting activities
• Avoid big technical ticket activities
• Netmeeting is cool but high tech
• CU SEEME is not highly reliable
• Joes bargain software is no bargain

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What you really need

• A computer
• A school LAN
• Internet
• Web Browser
• Complete office type package (Office or Works)

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Dont settle

• Good enough today is not tomorrow
• Simple activities should encourage courage
• Try something new each year
• Several wonderful packages exist, work on getting
  them

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Activities

• Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Also available at www.cobitz.com