There was also a breaking story on the News about a situation that occured in a sixth grade technology classroom.
The classroom had computers for every student which were set up in a way that looked like each student had their own cubicle to complete their work.
While the teacher was in front of the classroom demonstrating an example on the overhead, she was unaware of what was occuring in the back of her classroom. Two sixth grade students were having sex while in their "cubicle".
The Superintendent and Principal are furious and humiliated about this situation and parents are saying that technology classrooms need to be set up in a different way so that teachers can see everything that is going on in the classroom.
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WOW. I don't even know what to say in response to this post, except that I guess they're starting realllllly young now...That's such a crazy thing to have happen...I do agree though, the cubicle style set up is probably not the best way to go about a technology classroom - how can a teacher possibly be aware of everything going on when they can't even see their students? Interesting post...a little sad that they were in sixth grade and having sex but still interesting story...
Kris,
Um...I agree with Nichole..."wow" sums it up. Did you say 6th grade! Geez! Maybe I was a sheltered child, but that behavior was not at the top of my list. I was still trying to get through the cootie stage!
Anyway, your post shows that teachers need to be in control of their environments. Whether in a technology room or in any type of setting, teachers need to set rules and expectations, as well as monitor the kids!
Wow...what a topic!
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