Greetings,
RL>  >Do you have any ideas about how computers can be used in the primary
RL>  >school classroom.  Should they be used only to enable students to
RL>  >word process their writing or as a reward for students to play on
RL>  >when they have finished early?????
      There is another option. If the school were so inclined, it might
    consider allowing the computers to be hooked up to a modem (with a
    Sysop (Systems Operator) to to moderate the activity. There are
    Internet accounts (for a fee) and, there are also specialized Networks
    available for free.
      I run a free system devoted to the children of the First Nations
    (Indians) which is a forum for learning about the Native American
    cultures (542+ recognized nations/tribes). It is a means of extending
    the classroom into a specialized area. There are many reasons why this
    method of learning would be essential to the growth of our children.
      However, the popint is that there are a number of other ways in which
    the children can use a computer and still have fun with others. :)
    I am also the N.Y.S. HUB for Native Network (worldwide), Fidonetwork
    and provide (currently) 17 local Native Children's conferences.
    Sorry...no games here:)
    Wado. Nvwhtohiyada
    (Thank you) ( Peace ) Tsalagi (Cherokee)
... Condense soup, not books!
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