How do you stop the students damaging keyboards?

[tinca492]

Hi

 

I am at special school and only have 150 student computers and 20 student laptops so it is fairly easy to know who damaged what. If damage is deliberate then bill for damage is sent home.

 

I am also called upon every so often to "explain" the consequence of young persons actions. Usually the prospect of having to do all classwork with pen and paper is enough to curb their behaviour.

 

Failing to follow adults instructions also leads to Internet blocks etc.

 

I do find here that support is a two way affair, I support teachers with the kids behaviours, and they support me with patience and understanding.

 

This does backfire sometimes though as one of the kids kicked off the other day because he couldn't find me to tell me that he was going to try his hardest to have a good day

[stevejp]

Hi

 

I am at special school and only have 150 student computers and 20 student laptops so it is fairly easy to know who damaged what. If damage is deliberate then bill for damage is sent home.

 

I am also called upon every so often to "explain" the consequence of young persons actions. Usually the prospect of having to do all classwork with pen and paper is enough to curb their behaviour.

 

Failing to follow adults instructions also leads to Internet blocks etc.

 

I do find here that support is a two way affair, I support teachers with the kids behaviours, and they support me with patience and understanding.

 

This does backfire sometimes though as one of the kids kicked off the other day because he couldn't find me to tell me that he was going to try his hardest to have a good day

 

Awww, bless! You obviously have a great relationship with the lad!