1. With Large Groups

• Promote discussion;
• Create an environment conducive to decision making;
• Guide group exploration;
• Manage information and Students; and
• Create a compelling environment for role playing.

2. With Small Groups

• Promote cooperation, collaboration and competition (if desired);
• Distribute responsibilities;
• Enforce group interdependence;
• Disseminate information;
• Prompt cross-group interactions; and
• Pace group movement and manage content and students.

3. As a Lecture Tool

• As a "Smart Chalkboard";
• Illustrate ideas and concepts;
• Manage and organize information;
• Assist in classroom management;
• Encourage student participation; and
• Enliven demonstrations.

4. As a Learning Center

• Spark directed exploration;
• Create motivating environments;
• As a management tool;
• Track Students' progress;
• Access enormous amounts of information; and
• Foster cooperation.

5. As your personal secretary;

• Communication with parents;
• Word processor;
• Attendance and grades; and
• Test generation.

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