computerdisc-l: summary of responses to my first post

["Dane Conrad" <dane@firstbaptistchurch.org>]

I thought I would share several responses that
came directly to me instead of to the list.

I use the laser discs quite a bit to introduce a new unit.  I don't rely
on the textbook.  I usually pull my own materials for reinforcement.

Suzanne Follin
Kossuth High School

I use Computer Dimensions to introduce and reinforce when I am covering
material in Word Processing but I find very little uses other than this
category. . . .

Carol Broadus
Seminary High School

 I use the LD clips from Computer
Dimensions all the time.  There are some good lessons/ideas/files in the
Computer Dimensions package.  However,  I do not like the way the lessons
are written, so when I use one of the lessons and files, I rewrite the
lesson.  For example, there is one on databases using "trivia" questions to
sort/search databases on the portfolio topic chosen by the students.  We
designed our own questions, and also added some integration by requiring
them to sort/search and "copy" their answers into an open wordprocessing
file.  But, no, the lessons as they are written I DO NOT use.  They are
complicated with too much excess verbage.

Cynthia Kahler
Oxford Middle School

I'm a D site.  We used ours mostly for vocabulary and the Intro to
Computers.  However, we now find that the kids enjoy and do better with
a power point presentation of vocabulary.

Paula Dees
Ocean Springs


   I usually us the Computer Dimensions as an introduction to a new
topic.  For example, I used the Word Processing disc to introduce W/P to
my students.  It also gives them a little history lesson about
computers.  Using the laser disc is also a nice change for the students,
but as with most things they get tired of it really quick.


Kelly McAnally
Olive Branch Middle Schoo

The first year I was teaching computer discovery I wasn't able to use
use much of the extra materials.
Now, it is a different story.

Nancy A
Northeast Middle School

. I use it for
students when I have to be out, so they are not on computers. It also
adds a lot of interest and excitement when the class is in a lull and
students are getting bored.

Gayle

These were just a few of the responses. I must say that I agree with most
and heartily second the statement by Cynthia Kahler of Oxford that, "no, the
lessons
as they are written I DO NOT use.  They are complicated with too much excess
verbage.

Blessings,
Dane

P. S.  Now is someone else's turn . . . anyone been wondering how everyone
else
was handling something?