Under-utilized computer lab

[Matt Kollasch <Matthew.Kollasch@UNI.EDU>]

I would like ideas on how to help a school use their
under-utilized Macintosh computer lab.  The 11 stand-alone
computers have ClarisWorks and Kidpix.  The school is
Grade K-5, 280 students.  They do have modem, but no
Internet access.

There is some inertia on the part of the teachers, but I
don't think that is the biggest problem. The principal
seems to think that the teachers don't realize how much
the computers can be of help to their teaching and need ideas
that tied to the curriculum.  She wants
to make it work.

In addition to staff development ideas, I'd appreciate any
ideas you have on making this a success story.  Of course,
I plan to involve the school librarian!

Can you help us with your expertise?  I will be talking to
the principal again in a week.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Matt Kollasch

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            Matthew A. Kollasch, Director
            Instructional Resources & Technology Services
            College of Education  SEC 222
            University of Northern Iowa
            Cedar Falls, Iowa  50614-0609
            319.273.6066  fax 319.273.6997
            Internet: kollasch@uni.edu

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