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value of computer technology in classroom directly linked to quality of teaching computers we all know that some day well be using them thats why it makes sense to put them in every classroom well maybe dr ron ragsdale who has studied what happened when computers were put in class rooms isnt sold on the idea that every classroom needs a computer now retired from the ontario institute for studies in educa tion located in toronto his research showed the value of computers was directly linked to the quality of input from teach ers if the teacher knew the com puter and the programs and worked with students who were using the computer then good learning took place if the teacher wasnt trained on the computer or if the teacher let students discover unguided the quality of learning dropped ragsdale first started his research in 1987 at a school in brampton where educators had decided to put at least three computers and a printer in every classroom his study expanded to include other schools which bought computers for the classroom some of what he saw didnt impress him one teacher put it this way i dont monitor what my students do at the computer i believe that any thing they do there is impor tant v ragsdales study team didnt share that belief he and his fel low researchers found students who used computers as toys rather than learning machines one girl in a grade 2 class who had been left to her own devices was spinning a track ball and mashing her hand on the keyboard the result was an artful display of letters scat tered across the screen although that could be deemed acceptable for a while or if she was trying to create a piece of art not so if the computer was supposed to be helping her learn word skills computers can work well in but to believe help is wrong the classroom that they must said ragsdale it has to be done with thought with goal orientation and with teacher involvement the boards which seem to get the best use out of their com puters he said are the ones in which planning and commit ment had been implemented m m o m sb c c e igartenprog1 ff somerset academy kindergarten students as soon as they are hfc the curriculum also places ihi lots of great clothing for back to school up to size 14 bring this ad in for an additional 10 off i i i i i i i i i i i 905 4794376 i i k 9ottwi j4pe 3i i 209 main street unionville i i the london school of dance training dancers for over 35 years rad principal miss km binns batd for professional training in ballet tap and jazz our qualified staff are registered rad batd teachers examination competitive recreational programs available for ages 3 and up 6000 so ft of studio space open houseauq2931rtspt57th69pjn mttand401 4162989938 22s0 midland ave 14a at tana kids exclusive italian clothing is accessories for children from infants to 12 vrs a touch of class in childrens wear theme 1 heme offers the latest in goodquality fashion for men ex women including valueadded extras all under the halo of superior personal ied customer service m please mum fun colorful clothes for fashion conscious mums boys and girls sizes ranging from newborn to 10 vrs of age harrys by harry rosen features a select group of the worlds finest men swear from harry rosen stores across canada with exceptional savings from 20 to 80 cvervdav markville shopping centrl hwy 7 mccowan road eatons sears the bay ultra mart walmart pacific linen famous players theatres over 220 more stores for you and your family 9d5 4776600