You could use the jigsaw method with only 5 computers by deciding on a topic for just one group. You could have just one group use the method for that topic, and present the material. Then, you can switch topics for a new group.
The advantages of the this method would be that each child has a part in the group. Each student is necessary to the success of the entire group. This would make students want to learn because they feel needed. It also allows each student to learn more. The whole class can research different topics, and they can all come back to share their research.
The disadvantages of the jigsaw method are that some students don't want to participate no matter if they are essential to the group or not. I could see some students in the group researching their portion of the topic, and other students in the group goofing off and not doing any work. Overall, I think this method would work well for students to learn a lot in a short amount of time.
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