Thursday, April 26, 2007
Laptop Check Out
I am concerned, as I am sure you are as well, about the number of students that are on the down and ineligible lists. The next thing that concerns me is that the laptop check out list seems to mirror those two lists. It is my thought that the privilege of checking out a laptop should be earned and we should reward those students who have passing grades. What are your thoughts on eliminating check out for students who are on the down and the ineligible lists? What complications do you see that this procedure might cause? Will this affect your classroom projects? Are you in favor of this procedure? Why or why not?
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I am not clear as to whether the list of students who check out laptops reflects those students who are "down" or "up." My assumption is that they are "up." My concern regarding limiting the checkout of laptops to only the "up" students is that we are taking away a tool that all students need. (Is there any data that indicates how students are using the laptops-- e.g. entertainment or education?) Equal access for all students is important, especially at school. Internet access for all students was a concern expressed at this morning's meeting.
Hmmm, not sure. You would think this would motivate students to stay on the up list. Not much of anything seems to motivate many of these students. I do think these kids should have to earn some privileges. Many are just given to them.
I don't believe we can continue to take educational opportunities away from the students that are on the down list and expect them to get off the down list. Unless we know for a fact the they are abusing the computers.
I do not agree with the idea that lap tops are a priviledge, that is akin to saying books are a priviledge. they are learning tools and all students must have access to them. If a student is abusing the computers, I do support making them legally and finiacially liable. Such a plan would greatly inhibit teachers abilities to make computer based assignments.
While I am disturbed by many students poor attitude towards their own education, I honestly do not believe that limiting access to educational material is the answer.
You pose an interesting question. I'm not sure what the best way to handle that situation is.
You have some valid concerns, howcver can the laptops be restricted if they are needed to complete a class assignment/project? Perhaps these students need to show that they are using the laptops for a class project, etc. If not, they should not be checked out.
I think it is very interesting that when you add new technology, you add more new questions. Life is a big circle. I am not sure what the answer is to your question. Makes us stop to think...
I think you have a valid concern. Even if a project requires the use of a laptop, perhaps until the ineligible student gets eligible, the project may need to be finished some other way or finished in the classroom. There should be some consequences to being on the downlist.
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