Safety
Chris is excited to show Mrs. Thompson her score on the game Counting Fish. She runs down the aisle, bumping into a few chairs. What might happen?
Chris might hurt herself or someone else. She should always walk in class.
Dave is thirsty while practicing his keyboarding his skills on ABCYA. He picks up his drink and types with one hand and drinks with the other. What might happen?
Dave might spill the drink on the keyboard and damage the computer. Dave should keep all drinks and food away from the computer
Shayna notices Drew is having a hard time completing Math Bingo. She begins to fill in the answer on his screen and now Drew is upset. What could have Shayna done differently?
Shayna should ask Drew's permission before she touches his screen. We need to respect each other's space.
Kyla is losing in Alien Space Race she gets upset and bangs on the keyboard, and now three keys are broken. Kyla can no longer use the computer. Is this fair?
Yes. How can the school trust that Kyla will not break parts of the computer every time she gets upset? If she breaks something every week soon, there will not be enough devices for any of us to use.
Tisha has a bag of chips in her pocket, she eats a few when she thinks no one is watching but now there are crumbs on the devices and the floor. What would have been a better choice for Tisha?
Tisha should leave her snacks by the door. Crumbs can damage the devices and attract pests.
Mrs. Thompson signals for the class's attention, Tyler is too wrapped up beating his high score in Math Man and continues to play. Mrs. Thompson cuts time from independent selections to discuss following rules. How does the class feel?
The class is most likely upset. Mrs. Thompson needs the class's attention for a reason. Safety is a top priority in our school. Paying attention helps to keep us safe.
Danny saw an ad for a new game online, he decides to click on the game during independent game time. Is this the best decision?
Always ask for the teacher's permission before playing a game she did not suggest or recommend.
Selena eats gummy bears while on the computer because she does not want to put it on the snack table where someone else may take it or eat it. Her fingers are sticky and they smudge the monitor and keys. If Selena does not want others to eat her gummy bears, what can she do?
Selena can give any item she is worried about to Mrs. Thompson to hold until the end of the period.