Education World: Managing Technology: Tips from the Experts - 0 views
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1. Always run through a technology lesson before presenting it to the class -- and always have a back-up lesson prepared in case the technology fails.
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8. Make it a class rule that students can help one another but cannot ever touch another student's computer. That way, you can be sure that learning occurs even when students help one another.
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10. Keep a red plastic cup at each computer. When students need help, have them place the highly visible cups on top of their monitors.
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14. Post a list of all your rules for technology use in a visible place. When a rule is broken, ask the offending student to read the rule aloud.
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16. Attach plastic hooks to monitors to hang headphones on when they're not being used.
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20. Type PLEASE WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS on 8 by 11 papers, laminate them, and tape one sheet to the top of every monitor. Students flip the signs to the back of the monitor after you've given directions.
