Computer Lab “Teach-To’s” Classroom Expectations

1. Computer Lab “Teach-To’s” Classroom Expectations

2. Entering the Lab Goal: We will enter the lab safely, quietly, and efficiently. • Stay in single file line to enter classroom. • Walk directly to seat or designated area. • Voice off. • Keep hands and feet to self. • Begin work right away. Complete task.

3. Following Directions Goal: We are able to follow directions the first time they are given so we can do our work correctly and promptly. • Quiet voice. • Eyes on speaker. • Hands and feet still. • Listen to all information and wait to ask questions at the end. • Begin work immediately when teacher is finished explaining.

4. Listening Goal: We are able to listen attentively when someone is speaking or the teacher is teaching. • Eyes on speaker. • Voice off. • Hands and feet still • Sit up straight. • Raise hand to speak or ask questions.

5. Raising Hand Goal: We are able to raise our hand in such a way that allows the teacher to teach and all students to learn. • Eyes on speaker. • Hand up straight and still. • Sit up straight. • Hands and feet quiet and still.

6. Asking for help Goal: We will be able to politely ask for help without disrupting others. • Low voice, whisper. • Begin with “Excuse me” and wait for acknowledgement. • Say “Thank you.” before leaving. • Walk with quiet feet.

7. Announcements Goal: We are able to stop working and quietly listen to announcements. • Voice off. • Materials down and untouched. • Hands and feet still. • Freeze in place immediately. • Raise hand to ask questions when announcement is over.

8. Communicating with others Goal: We are able to communicate with others in such a way that is polite and respectful. • Use “Please”, “Thank you” and “Excuse me.” • Low voice. • Face the person. • Stop to speak to the other person. • Wait quietly for turn to speak.

9. Problem solving Goal: We will be able to solve our own problems by using information around us and knowing how to get help. • Look around for information. • Whisper voice. • Ask three people for help before teacher. • Decide on a solution quickly. • Begin task being solved.

10. Emergency Drills Goal: We can complete and emergency drill in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner. • Line up immediately at signal. • Voice off. • Walk. • Stay straight in single file line. • Follow directions the first time.

11. Ending enhancement Goal: We will be able to clean up areas and prepare to leave promptly. • Pick up all trash and throw away in trash can. • Walk. • Gather materials to take back to homeroom. • Use low voice. • Straighten up computer station quickly.

12. Lining up Goal: We will be able to line up quickly and quietly. • Voice off. • Walk. • Hands crossed or in pockets. • Face forward. • Hold objects with hands in front or on side.

13. Leaving computer lab Goal: We are able to quietly exit the classroom in such a way that does not interfere with others working. • Walk. • Voice off. • Hands and feet to self. • Open door quietly. • Close door quietly.

14. Refocus: Graceful exit Goal: We will be able to gracefully remove ourselves from the group when asked to Refocus in a way that allows the teacher to teach and the students to learn. • Voice off. • Walk to Refocus area in classroom. • Reflect on behavior. • Wait for teacher to speak with you.

15. Refocus Moment Goal: We will be able to complete the Refocus form in such a way that it does not interrupt the teacher from teaching or the students from learning. • Sit down in chair with all four legs on the floor. • Answer all questions accurately. • When finished, place pencil and paper. • Sit quietly and wait for teacher. • Return to group quietly.

16. Refocus Form Name: ____________________________ Date: _____________________________ • What did you do? • What did you want? • What will you do next time? • Can you do it? YES NO • Are you ready to return to class? YES NO