- A lot of the info you need can be found on the internet
- Communication becomes easier (email, messenger, etc.)
- Saves paper if you plan to write
Each student has a machine
Unlike classroom pods or clusters in the library, most computer labs have enough machines for each student. Limited access as a shared resource
Since labs are separate from the classroom, they are not immediately available and are often shared among many classes.
Focused computer literacy instruction
Computer labs that have a teacher and are not just a room of computers provide students access to specialized computer literacy education. Technology removed from classroom
When students have to travel to the computer lab, it means that technology is not truly integrated into the curriculum. Having technology in a separate room sends the message that technology is separate from what students are learning in the classroom.
Provide access in schools with no libraries or funding for large tech initiatives
The bottom line is, if a school does not have a library or can't afford to put a lot of technology into its classrooms, then a computer lab is a viable solution to provide access to students for digital learning. Room layout
This could be one of the most frustrating things about teaching in a computer lab. The layouts of most computer labs are rigid and fixed and do not lend themselves easily to dynamic lessons or projects. In addition, there is rarely room for real work, since keyboards and mice usually take up most of the desktop space.