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Relieve yourself from the pressure of knowing all the ins and outs of every tool. Instead, empower your students by challenging them to become experts who teach one another (and you!) how to use new programs.

"Pass it On" Buddy Method

Students assist one another in creating digital products that represent or reflect their new learning. It’s a great way to spread technological skills in a one-computer classroom.

Group Consensus Method

Small groups of students engage in dialogue on a particular topic, then a member uses a digital tool to report on the group's consensus.

Rotating Scribe Method

Each day, one student uses technology to record the lesson for other students.

Whole Class Method

Teachers in one-computer classrooms often invite large groups of students to gather around the computer. Here are a few suggestions for making the most of these activities

When we are faced with limited resources, it is tempting to throw up our hands and say, "I just don't have what I need to do this!" However, do not underestimate your ability to make it work.