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Lab Report
Well-designed and separate computer labs for kids and older children, run by
a well-educated and qualified faculty, with one-on-one access, which means
there is one computer for each child. Pre – primary kids learn words through
PowerPoint presentations and innovative software.
We have invested in new ERP software which would further raise teaching-
learning-working at Udgam to contemporary technological standards.
There are 200 computers in our labs currently. They are state-of-the-art with
multimedia, most of them with 17″ LCD monitors that are easier on eyes,
generate less heat and consume less power thereby keeping the classroom
atmosphere comfortable for children. We use our own LAN with Windows XP
for teaching-learning, documentation and presentations. Currently we can
claim 1:10 as the ‘student to computer ratio’ on campus.
Participant View:
I recently attended the inauguration of the computer lab in our school, SSM in
Chennai.
The computer lab is well equipped with latest Microsoft computer systems as
well as modern Apple computer systems, iMac.
I have not worked in iMac. I wish work and know about the workings of the
iMac systems.
The staff in both centers gathered for training in which computer lab
training techniques were discussed, standardized and implemented.
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The Pros and Cons of Computer Labs
I have spent six of my almost nine years of teaching in a
computer lab. Over that time, my feelings about computer
labs have fluctuated. It may seem silly for me to be in
opposition to my own job, but there are times that teaching in
a lab can be frustrating and isolating. On the other hand,
there are times when I realized that there is no other place
that my students would be learning how to program, edit
videos, create music or format text documents.
Pros
Each student has a machine. Unlike classroom pods or
clusters in the library, most computer labs have enough
machines for each student.
1. Types
o The traditional one-room computer lab has morphed into three common types of computer labs: the
classical lab with desktop computers, the mobile laptop lab that moves from classroom to classroom,
and the mini-lab located in an individual classroom for a teacher to use in her daily work without
having to leave her classroom . In addition to these three basic types, some schools and districts,
like the Irving Independent District in Irving, Texas, are moving to a 1-to-1 laptop program where all
students have their own laptop. This effectively makes every classroom a computer lab.
Function
o The computer lab serves as the center for teaching computer use to whole classes, usually by a
specialist computer teacher. Classroom teachers also use the lab with their classes for research, or
for creating technology-based projects. Technology specialists use the computer lab for teacher in-
services where they instruct teachers on various aspects of using computers in educational settings.
The traditional computer lab often serves as the location for networked printers and scanners that
are used by the whole school.
Features
o A computer lab comes in several configurations: the most common are the "U" shape and the
square models. The "U" or square configurations allow the teacher to monitor student activity.
Several large tables in the center of the room provide space for offline work. Projectors, smart
boards, scanners, printers, software and a variety of peripherals like digital cameras and camcorders
are usually stored in computer labs.
Size
o The number of computers in a lab vary from a few computers in the case of a mini-lab to as many as
thirty plus computers in a traditional lab. A mobile lab usually resides on carts that have power
management systems so that the laptops can be charged when they are not in use throughout the
day. Cart configurations vary with up to twenty laptops in one cart, although ten laptop carts are
easier to move from classroom to classroom.
Considerations
o When designing a computer lab, three key issues must be carefully considered. The computer
teacher needs to decide whether to utilize wall space for whiteboards or bulletin boards.
Whiteboards are effective in instructional activities, while bulletin boards provide space for displaying
student work. Scheduling is an issue that requires creative planning.
The computer teacher or technology coordinator can place a sign up calendar on the front door of
the lab so that teachers can reserve free lab time for their classes. A mobile lab has similar a
scheduling problem that can be solved the same way. Monitoring student computer use is the third
issue. Computer lab management software allows the computer teacher to control all computers in
the lab from a single workstation. This is vital for keeping students on-task during whole class
instruction.
ABSTRACT
The accessibility of modern computer technologies in schools is increasing all over the globe.
Generally, the presence of a well-equipped and functional computer lab facility in school provides
the opportunity not only to modernize educational methods but also to augment students and
teachers’ interest towards the efficient use of computer technology along with access to quality
education. In line with prevailing global trends, federal and provincial governments in Pakistan
especially Government of the Punjab also made concerted efforts to provide computer lab facility in
secondary schools in past two decades. In this context, this article mainly focused on examining the
usefulness of computer labs for enhancement of secondary school students learning experiences.
Descriptive survey design was used to achieve the objectives of this study in which a self-developed
questionnaire designed on Likert five-point format was administered to 320 sample students
selected from 32 secondary schools using cluster and stratified random sampling techniques. Both
the descriptive (i.e., percentage, mean, SD) and/or inferential statistics (i.e., independent-sample t-
test) were used to analyze collected data. The results revealed that secondary school students
believe, with a higher level of consensus, that computer labs are useful for enhancement of their
learning. Some concerns, however, were also highlighted by students regarding the availability of
required physical facilities in computer labs. It was recommended for school authorities to provide
well-equipped and fully functional computer labs in schools to achieve maximum benefits for
students.
For Students:
1. Learning is fun: Students are engaged better in the classroom as they enjoy watching
the audio-visual digital content
2. Improved conceptual understanding: When students also see what their teacher
taught in the classroom, they relate to concepts better and hence understand them
better