Schools Integration Project No. 73

The following hardware will be used throughout this project:

15 PCs. Five for each classroom involved in the project. This will give a ratio of 6 children to each computer - which would be vital if the project is to be successful.
1 laptop computer - for use with Data Projector, both in the school and outside of the school when disseminating information.
Network - to all the children access the internet for information, resources etc when creating packages.
Data projector - teaching the children computer skills.
Digital Still Camera - will be used for creating multimedia projects - may be used by the children.
Digital Video Camera - will be used for creating multimedia projects - ( if used by the children only under teacher supervision.)
CD Rewriters in each of the three classrooms involved in the project. - necessary for publishing and sharing projects.
Software Packages - Microsoft Word, Word pad, Paint, Paintshop Pro, Microsoft Photodraw, Illuminatus, Hyperstudio.

Teaching Methodologies

Direct Teaching/Learning using Data Projector.
Teaching using Worksheets
Group teaching
Peer tutoring
Discussion groups
Circle time - giving all participants an opportunity to comment on the project and its progress. Opportunity also given for children to discuss difficulties etc.
Planning Groups - both with staff and by themselves - before a project is begun a lot of time will have to be spent on planning.


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