[LM_NET] TARGET: SEC : What to do when there are NO computers available?

[Kathy Hutton <khutton@EWOL.COM>]

Hi,
    As many of you, in Florida we have an annual standardized test, 
FCAT.  The stakes are high!  As a result, the kids work through a 
computerized (drill and practice) program to help them "prepare." 
Because all ninth and tenth graders must use this program with their 
math and/or English classes, all the computer labs on campus are 
"booked" from January to mid-March.  That includes the 35 computers in 
the library media center.  (I bet you can see where I'm going with this!)
     For two and a half months, very, very few teachers bring their 
classes to use the resources that the media center has to offer.  It 
seems that teachers--and students--think research REQUIRES computers. 
Telling them about the many, many resources available seems to fall on 
deaf ears.
     I would like to post a list to our school bulletin board 
identifying some of the "things" the media center can offer classes (and 
teachers) during that period when student computers are unavailable. 
What lessons and/or activities do YOU offer/provide for classes (during 
the months of January-March)?
     Thanks, so much for your ideas.
Kathy Hutton, Library Media Specialist
Lemon Bay High School
Englewood, Florida 33947
Kathy_Hutton@ccps.k12.fl.us
khutton@ewol.com

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