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<\/p>\n Now I have been teaching in one-to-one classrooms for at least 4 years now and proceeding that I had the options of carts containing banks of computers at all my previous schools. \u00a0For this reason managing such a classroom was embedded in my initial teaching experiences. \u00a0If I think about it I do have some tricks<\/p>\n 1) Lesson Structure: My lesson structure is designed for the initial entering of the room and turning on the computers whilst simultaneous engaging with a displayed starter activity.<\/p>\n 2) Classroom structure: My classroom is set up so students work in collaborative groups with their computers facing out.<\/p>\n 3) Class exploration: I rotate around my class and get my class used to me looking over their shoulder watching and supporting their progression (I am not even sure if this is related to one-to-one laptop use but just best teaching practice).<\/p>\n 4) Classroom expectation: \u00a0When I say computers down and look to the front I have a clear expectation that this will happen from the start of the year onward.<\/p>\n 5) Considered response: If I see the computer being used in an off task manner I will again just quietly point out the issue and expect the student to move back on task and also note the incidence in my grade book.<\/p>\n 6) Consistent response: The students also know that a computer related issue will always be jotted down in my grade book and two comments in a trimester will result in one week without computer access in my class and an e-mail home explaining the issue. \u00a0Such an issue rarely does occur but it does include the students having to run upstairs to collect printed worksheets or in some case passively supporting another student who does have computer access.<\/p>\n Yet these are just a list of useful points. \u00a0If you want more then I\u00a0really recommend you checking out Dean Groom’s blog post “23 things about classroom laptops<\/a>” or Tim Bray’s blog post “5 Tips for Classroom Management within 1:1 Environments<\/a>“.<\/p>\n However, if I had to find the magic button to success it is simply embedding effective laptop use into the student activities. \u00a0So sending a clear message that using the laptop provides the student with the tools to be better and that my teacher wants that from me and I should not waste that opportunity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/neilcommons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/magic-button.gif\" "\\"magic")
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