The Computer Lab Teacher's Survival Guide: K-6 Units for the Whole Year

This book is an essential toolkit for computer lab teachers who develop and maintain a self-contained classroom with an independent elementary school curriculum. Author Holly Poteete, an experienced computer lab teacher, offers a year-long curriculum and a project-based approach. The book's 10 units each include multiple lessons keyed to standards, as well as objectives, guided practice, extensions, remediation, and suggestions for students with special needs. An accompanying CD-ROM includes PowerPoint presentations, quizzes, tests, worksheets, Web resources, and more.

FEATURES
Classroom applications for word processing, Internet, and multimedia presentation software
Ideas for managing and organizing the computer lab
Vital information about ergonomics for children
Support for special needs teaching and learning

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