HELP! Gamers in Computer Lab

by fedupwithgames

Mar 22, 2011

Hi Everybody -

I am hoping someone has some tips on preventing kids from playing games in the computer lab while I am trying to teach. (other than the normal disciplinary stuff)I do not have access to software where I could control their computers or even see what they are doing at any given time.

Thanks in advance,

fedupwithgames

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Susan FL I give my students 100 for a Workplace Readiness grade at the start of each marking period, and half-way through. I then deduct points any time I see a student off task, or on a game site. Susan

Mar 29, 2011

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Pogo What grade levels are you speaking about? My MS/HS students had lessons they had to complete in word processing before I would allow free time at the end of class. I never had a problem. If they didn't do their work they got a F. My class was an easy A.

If they are elementary what curriculum do you have in place for them to do?

Apr 9, 2011

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TechTchr When I teach, I use an interactive slate (a SMART Slate)and walk around the room as I teach. This cuts down on the off-task behavior (games, unapproved websites, etc.) because the students don't know where I will be next. It's funny how some of them think if they just minimize the game I won't be able to see it when I look at the bottom of their sc...See More

Apr 22, 2011

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Opinionated While I am teaching, I require the students to turn off their monitors. Once the demonstration/lesson is over, I walk around the room and stand behind students randomly so they won't know where I will be next.

On 4/09/11, Pogo wrote: > What grade levels are you speaking about? My MS/HS students had > lessons they had to complete in w...See More

Apr 22, 2011

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Lisa Marie I do not > have access to software where I could control their > computers or even see what they are doing at any given time. > > Thanks in advance, > > fedupwithgames

I have been using this free download remote software for 6 months now and don't see how I could ever teach without it. You can easily lock thier screen whe...See More

Apr 25, 2011

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