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IDEAS for integrating the curriculum when located in the Computer lab

Classes start with all students sitting on the floor by the projector and IWB, to introduce the lesson, set lesson goals, consolidate or recap learning from during the week in the classroom and instructions and demonstrations relating to this lesson's activities or tasks. This works amazingly well as it helps focus the students. This part of the lesson can for 5-7 minutes and can follow students logging in first.Grouping them all at the beginning of the lesson helps establish and maintain control as well as setting a calm, clear atmosphere. Something else that REALLY works well is PARENT HELPERS. Groups of parents who volunteer in the classroom and love coming to computer lab .. two or three parents in the room, plus the classroom teacher. Depending on the activity, students can work as individuals, pairs or small groups. Providing scaffolds to help students succeed and not get frustrated i.e. instructions on display posters, spelling and websites on smartboard, clickable links via email or intranet