[sims] Lesson Monitor and Staring Lessons

[tben2505]

Hi All,

 

We're rolling out SIMS for the first time in September - and we're asking staff to take a register in each subject lesson obviously using Lesson Monitor.

 

There is some opposition, however, regarding taking a register and getting the lesson started - a problem cited being they won't have time to take the register and still engage their pupils at the beginning of the lesson.

 

One solution put forward as having TWO computers in each room...

 

I just wondered if anyone had similar issues with staff, and/or if there are any hints and tips to getting the staff to register kids and get their lessons started promptly?

 

Cheers all

 

Tom

[bobsmith]

I'm presuming that you've not had lesson registration in any form before then?

 

The register doesn't have to be taken straight away - they can take it while the students are engaged in a task.

 

If it's not a culture you've had before then it's something that your SLT need to cultivate.

 

As for two computers?? unless they can operate both simultaneously I can't see it helping - i've never seen this implemented

 

When I've had teachers who were frequently missing registers a quick allusion to good safeguarding practice normally got them jumping to do it.