Designate a scribe. Consider designating a student as scribe for the day
and have him/her take notes for the class. Allow other students to use the
laptop only during student-centered activities and not during
teacher-centered lessons.
Then the scribe can share with the rest of the class.
Hold students accountable.
Remember, it's about them; not you. You don't have to be a master of
technology, nor do you have to understand everything kids can do with
technology. Create a framework for an engaging, student-centered assignment
and let students surprise you with their innovative contributions!
disruptive behavior with laptops is also more likely to occur when laptops are integrated into a learning activity where they aren't essential, or in the classrooms of teachers who have discipline issues without laptops.
We are thrilled that the district has implemented new programs to help students
who are not making adequate yearly progress and implemented a one-to-one laptop
program at South View Middle School.