One Computer Classroom

Amber Wideman
One Computer Classroom
Third Grade

My third grade classroom will consist of one computer, one printer, and one projector. The students desks will be located in the center of the room in rows. My desk will be located in the front left side of the classroom so I can see everything happening in the classroom. The computer and printer will be placed at my desk for my convenience. I would need a few programs, such as Microsoft Office, added to my computer to allow me to make lessons or tests and to take attendance. There will be a projector in the front of the room that can project off of the chalkboard which will also be in the front of the room. With the computer, I will make powerpoints and then send them to the projector to be projected onto the chalkboard for the entire class to see. The students will have restrictions on the use of the computer and will be watched carefully. Students will be able to look up information for assignments, play educational games, and take test. The students will have a limited amount of time on the computer each week. The printer will allow me to print off documents such as student test results or parent notes. I feel that my students can benefit from having technology in the classroom. It allows them to become familiar with technology and become better learners.

Four Computer Classroom

Amber Wideman
Four Computer Classroom
Third Grade

My third grade classroom will consist of four computers, one printer, and one projector. The student’s desk will be located in the middle of the room facing the chalkboard that is the front of the room. The teacher desk will be located at the front left of the room so I will have a full view of the classroom. One computer and the printer will be located here for my use only to take attendance, type worksheets, or do any kind of school work. The printer will be put with my computer so I can observe everything the students are printing. There will be a projector located in the front of the room so my students can watch slideshows or videos reflected off of the chalkboard to help them learn more efficiently. The other three computers will be located on the right side of the room lined against the wall. These computers will be used for the students for things such as using the internet, typing schoolwork, playing educational games, and taking Accelerated Reader test. Students will only be allowed to work at the computers a certain amount of time each week. Having four computers in my classroom will help my students to understand technology better and learn at the same time.

Acceptable Use Policy

-Absolutely NO food or drinks near computers.
-Listen to and follow teacher instructions.
-Ask permission before using the computers.
-Computers are to ONLY be used for learning purposes.