Technology Lesson Plans

Computer Monitoring

"I found the screen saver feature is a great way to monitor students working on the computer. I added a picture of myself with a word balloon to the screen saver. (Virtual Mr. Edwards, version 1.0) They're surprised when the screen saver pops up and alerts them they were perhaps doing more talking than typing. Back to work, kids!"
Submitted by: Jay Edwards Obsbedia2@email-removed , a resource teacher at Hemet Elementary School in Hemet, California. This tip was published in the NEA's Weekly Tip Newsletter.