Classroom Ideas that work for my lab

Posted on by wrenchey

I have learned something in the last year that I want to pass on:

Creating a set of standards for a computer lab is one thing. Turning this into a working contract is better.

Attached are two documents.  One is the powerpoint I use with the class to go over course procedures.  The other item is a skeleton outline that students will fill out to cover my addressed protocols for classroom procedures.   Students will sign the copy and turn this in. Procedures Worksheet for Computer courses
Procedures for Computer courses

I use this contract with my students and refer to it when someone or something is not following procedures.  This has proven effective for where students put backpacks in the room to ensure safety and it also allows me to adhere to standards that I have already established.

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Published by wrenchey

I teach technology in an inquiry based high school in Redmond, WA. I am fortunate to be part of a STEAM high school and to collaborate on many PBL projects. I have also taught technology integration in middle schools through pre-service teachers. I am currently teaching 5 sections of AP Computer Science Principles and I mentor a girl's outreach program for Computer Programming. As an Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, I also have the privilege to travel and deliver trainings for i2E, NCCE and the Minecraft Education team. I have worked with #CorelaborateWA twitter teacher leaders and I am the 2017 WA PBS Digital Innovator. So many opportunities to meet and collaborate!