Physical Integration of Computers

1.  Planning

NCTP

*NCTP (National Center for Technology Planning)
The NCTP site is an excellent resource for finding links for technology planning.
Visit the main NCTP site at: http://www.nctp.com/
 

Click Here For:  Developing Technology Plans
 

This site aids the user in developing effective technology plans to use in a classroom.  If you are a teacher in dire need of help in developing technology plans, visit this site and become a technology plan pro!

Click Here For:Technology Planning: Recipe for Success
 

This site is also a great aid in developing a technology plan for the classroom.  The site first defines what a technology plan is and then gives specific steps in developing a plan that is useful and effective.
 
 
 
 

2.  Security

Click here For: Technical Guidelines for Schools
 

This site, provided by Smart Schools Technology Guidelines for Schools, provides guidelines for developing technology plans.  An overview of the book is as follows:

*Cover
*Disclosure
*Preface
*Chapter 1:  Overview
*Chapter 2:  Security
*Chapter 3:  Networking Levels
*Chapter 4:  Multimedia
*Chapter 5:  Broadband Networks

*Security is an extremely important issue and should be taken very seriously.

3.  Physical Considerations

Click Here For:Computer Labs vs. Classroom Integration of Computers
 

*This site is devoted to answering the question:  "Should computer labs be phased out of schools?"  Many schools are trying to integrate more computers into the general classroom and less in computer labs.  Some of the topics mentioned in this site include:

*Should Labs be Phased out?
*Computer Pods in the Classroom, Library and Hallway
*Computer Skills for Info Problem Solving:  Learning and Teaching Technology in Context
*Assessing Impact of Computer Integration on Students

Click Here For:How to Set Up Computers in the Classroom

*This site provides information on how to correctly and efficiently set up computers in the classroom for everyone to enjoy!
 

Click Here For:Kids and Computers: The Eyes and Visual System

*There are many visual demands placed on a person when they engage in using a computer.  This site discusses Computer Vision Syndrome, which occurs in many children.  The site tells what it is and how it is caused.  General eye care tips are given to help people prevent the occurrence of this syndrome.