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How do I ensure that my students take good care of the computers we have in our classroom?

One way to improve the way your students treat the computers is by encouraging ownership of the equipment. You can do this by assigning computers to individual students at the beginning of the year (or quarter if you are teaching an elective). The students can then be held accountable for any damage that occurs to the computers.

It is a good idea to hold an orientation at the beginning of the term to discuss the rules for computer use in your classroom. One of the most important rules is to not allow any type of drink or food in the computer area. A spill from a soft drink can completely destroy a computer. At the orientation, you should also go over basic functions of the computer so that your students know how to properly take care of the computer.

Additional Websites

Multimedia in the Classroom: Engaging Students

Education World: Managing Technology - Tips from the Experts

Internet4Classrooms: Computer Classroom Management

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Tech-Ease for Mac is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Windows site is also available. This collection is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse. Funding for Tech-Ease content development has been provided by the USF College of Education and various grants from the Florida Department of Education. Copyright 2009 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.

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How do I ensure that my students take good care of the computers we have in our classroom? One way to improve the way your students treat the computers is by encouraging ownership of the equipment. You can do this by assigning computers to individual students at the beginning of the year (or quarter if you are teaching an elective). The students can then be held accountable for any damage that occurs to the computers. It is a good idea to hold an orientation at the beginning of the term to discuss the rules for computer use in your classroom. One of the most important rules is to not allow any type of drink or food in the computer area. A spill from a soft drink can completely destroy a computer. At the orientation, you should also go over basic functions of the computer so that your students know how to properly take care of the computer.			Additional Websites Multimedia in the Classroom: Engaging Students Education World: Managing Technology - Tips from the Experts Internet4Classrooms: Computer Classroom Management
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Site Map \| Submit a Question \| About Tech-Ease \| Privacy Policy \| ETC Home Tech-Ease for Mac is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Windows site is also available. This collection is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse. Funding for Tech-Ease content development has been provided by the USF College of Education and various grants from the Florida Department of Education. Copyright 2009 by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida.