My suggestions:
1. Assign each student to a computer. Explain to other
teachers that policy and request that when they bring the
class to the lab, they also have the students use their
assigned computers.
2. When the next class comes in, start the period with a
check of the computer. If a student states that something
is 'broken' and it was fine the period before, you know
who 'broke' it. Explain this to all the classes so they
understand your check system. You will have to position
yourself where you can scan the room as the students exit at
the end of each period or enter at the beginning of each
period.
3. If other teachers bring their classes into your lab, make
sure they complete a sign in sheet with comments where they
can tell you of any problems they encounted. Also, when you
do return to the lab, you will know who was there in case you
find a problem that the classroom teacher did not.
4. I have the older students save their work to their file
and to their flashdrive. (Is it possible for you to request
each student to have a flashdrive? I know this is a money
issue but flashdrives can be bought for $10.00. If it is an
issue, maybe you can write a grant to purchase flashdrives
for your school.)
5. Make your administratorS aware of any/all problems you
are facing. He/She might want to observe that class to get a
better idea of what you are experiencing.
Good luck. I hope some of my suggestions will help you.
Leslie
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