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So, while I have been teaching for 4 years, this is my first year as a computer teacher, and I am finding the lab to be more of a beast than I expected.

I am all set on the content, but I am having issues with keeping the students on task and treating the computers appropriately, particularly my 7th grade. I had a super rough day last Friday, and I need to go in Monday with guns blazing to show them their behavior was not in any way appropriate and will not be tolerated. My plan so far is this: 1st offense- verbal warning 2nd offense- move away from computer and complete a refocus sheet 3rd offense- shut down computer, call home & detention

Am I giving too many chances? What are some policies that have really worked for you to keep kids productive and behaving well?
Carl What kind of lab setup are you using? I built a Linux terminal server for my lab, and in addition to using a verbal warning, I have the ability to take over/lock any computer on demand. I'm working on porting the software to my transformer so I won't have to go to a computer to sanction computer use.

Words are good, words with actions are...See More
Oct 21, 2012
Debbie I am new to teaching and teach adult learner's in the vocation of Pharmacy Tech. When given time to take practice Pharmacy Tech tests online, I looked and one of my learner's was making a hotel reservation. In good faith, I had allowed them to bypass Sonic Wall to have access to additional resources.

On 10/21/12, Carl wrote: > What kind...See More
Nov 26, 2012
Peachy After more years than I care to admit as a keyboarding/computer apps teacher, I have found that severe punishment, quickly, is the only thing 90% (I may be generous here) of my students understand.

The "Oh, bless your heart, I know you didn't mean to do it." "I understand, you didn't mean to search for 'oral sex' on Google." "I promise I'l...See More
Mar 22, 2013


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