Give Kids A Chance

It seems that quite often in many classrooms, students who finish their work quickly get the opportunity to use the computer. What happens to all of the students who have trouble getting their assignments done early? Sometimes very limited computer time.
I think that giving students equal opportunity to use the computer in the classroom is vital. The world is becoming more and more technological and the better equipped our students are to enter this "real" world, the more productive their future might be.
Using the computer on a regular basis improves keyboarding skills and motivates students to learn. In addition, giving students the opportunity to finish their work on the computer might actually result in an assignment done early.
Teachers need to remember that although computer time may be seen as a reward, it is also an effective tool to help struggling students succeed!