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Overview Adaptations to Environment Preschool Computer Center Management Strategies Performance Indicators Computer Environment Site Map

Performance Indicators

Computer Environment Performance Indicators

1. Evaluate the computer environment in two classrooms.Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each computer center from an environmental perspective.

2. Write a design plan for an appropriate computer environment for a classroom. What the essential components of a computer center? What are the important considerations? Describe management strategies that could be used for the computer center environment.

3. Describe how the computer environment could be adapted for a preschool child who has difficulty using a mouse.

4. Design an off-computer activity using one of the specialty printer products.

5. Describe techniques to make the computer environment safe for children.

6. Assess a child's position at the computer and write suggestions for any needed improvements or what kind of disability (if any).

7. Write a plan for acquiring computer equipment, justifying each piece of equipment requested.

8. Design a CD-ROM holder or hanger for displaying software in the classroom for children's use.

9. Plan a computer environment workshop and describe activities and information which would be used.

Computer Environment Site Map