In order to ''get ready'' for a lesson using computers, you have to make sure that you know what you are doing. If you don't know what to do, then the students sure won't know what to do! You need to have guides, resources, step-by-step instructions, anything that will help you. In addition, you need to have software, bookmarks and other applications that you will need. If you do this, than you will be have more time for the lesson and more time to fix any issue you have.
2. Where does the ''computer part'' come when I am teaching a lesson?
Well, the ''computer part'' in a lesson depends on when you will need to use the computer. You have to decide when the students will need the lesson and have activities that will involve the computer. Also, both the teacher and the students will need to be comfortable using the computers before teaching.
3. How do you ensure access for all students with only three computers?
If you only have three computers for all the students, there are some things you can do. First, you can have the students get into groups and assign certain computer tasks to do. Another thing you can do is create a schedule. Using a schedule, you can assign independent or groups to use the computer at a time. All in all, make sure that the computer activities are relevant to the lesson being taught.
References
Lowther, D. & Morrison, G. (2010). Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom: Skills forthe 21st Century. Pearson Education, Inc. Boston, MA. USA.
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