Introduction

Rationale

Goals

Progress Continuum

Benchmarks

Guiding Principles

Independence

Help

 

Benchmarks of Computers as Tools

A teacher just might be using Computers as Tools if...

  • Computers are used to complete work for other subjects

  • The software is mainly productivity suites

  • Assignments could be completed without computers

  • Information could be used in hardcopy

  • Students input most of the information that is used

  • Effort is expended on the appearance of the product

  • Teachers can predict the nature of the products before beginning

  • Students can work in isolation

 

 

created: April 2005

last updated: April 10, 2005

© 2005 Gary L. Ackerman

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