1.
Must I use a inquiry-based learning
approach in my classroom to use computers as a tool?
Inquiry learning is one
of the open-ended approaches. Researchers
have found the using a computer as a tool works overall better in open-ended
classroom environment, but the teachers do not have to just use the inquiry
learning approach to use the computer as
a tool. The other two approaches that
create a open-ended environment are problem and project-based learning.
2.
Can I still use tutorials and
drill-and-practice software?
These items have been
used in the classroom setting where they are the primary deliver of instruction. This is not the correct way to use tutorials
and drill-and-practice software. These
items need to be supplemented with a question for students to solve. The students may use the tutorial for
information yet also have to research for additional information.
3.
Won’t I have to spend a great time of
time to develop these units of instruction?
It will take time to
develop units of instruction that include the computer into the lesson. I feel that a lot of this time is used for
the teacher to gain understanding of the best way to use this educational
reform of open-ended environment and learning additional information regarding computers
and resources. The teacher will use the
same objectives, but change the layout of the lesson plan to allow the students
to find answers through research. The first
time using the new form instruction for an objective with take more time,
but the times following the teacher will
only need to make some alternations to better benefit his/her students.
4.
Won’t every student need a computer
to use it as a tool?
Each student does not have to have a computer to
be able to use it as a tool. In some
cases, it would be easier and better with each student to have their own
computer to use. Student can work together
and still gain the skills and knowledge through taking turns using the technology
and collaborating on their thoughts and understanding.
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