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A very important technological impact on education is increased interactivity and class engagement. In addition, better overall comprehension, practical learning, time management, and combined learning methodologies are just some of the impacts that technology has had on student learning. Technology in the classroom allows students to gain a deeper understanding of topics that interest them, collaborate with each other, and direct their learning.

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Helping students stay on task is something that can be done by not being as strict. If it is clear students are struggling being focused and having energy. Give the students a break. Brain breaks take just a few minutes it allows the students to regroup and get blood flowing.

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One thing I have noticed while observing in the classrooms at London Elementary is that my teacher keeps her students on task by starting a volume meter in the background of all of their technology lessons. When the meter goes off she takes away prize points that add up at the end of the week. If they successfully finish the lesson period without disrupting the noise meter they gain points. I will most definitely use this in my future classroom!

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A way to keep all the students on task in the classroom is by finding technology that can include all of the students so that they are all focused on completing the goal. Also, giving children breaks from technology as well. At that age, children's attention span is not very long so keeping them on the computer for the entire period they are there would cause for them not to pay attention to their work. So, giving them time to take a break and regain some of their energy could be helpful as well.

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I know a few teachers from my high school that had their desks placed at the back of the classroom so they can see every students computer screen with ease. However, this would not work if the teacher is up and teaching a lesson at the front of the class, so enforcing a rule that computers are to be shut whenever they are not being actively used as instructed by the teacher would eliminate some of the distractions.

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I think that is a very prominent problem in all classrooms, it is very difficult to keep students on track especially if they are working individually. There are two solutions that I might use. The first being a software to install that allows you to see all of your students screens so you can stay on top of their work. Another solution would be giving them break throughout the day from the computer so that they are not staring at the computer screen so long that they are bored.

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I feel like there are a couple of solutions to this issue. One solution is to install and use software that allows you to monitor what each student is doing and ensuring they are on task. Another solution is to allow "brain breaks" and let the children get up and move some. As nice as technology is, it can get boring and tiring after staring at a computer for multiple hours, especially for developing children. It is important we keep in mind the age of the students we are dealing with and the expectations we have for them.

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Hi! I think a great tool is GoGuardian. With this resource, you can see each of the students' screens on your monitor. I believe there are also features where you can block certain sites as well as freeze their screens if you need their attention. I think this is a great tool because while you can walk around and monitor screens, you can also monitor their devices while sitting at your desk!

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I think that finding tools online that can allow them to work in a group would be a great thing for a class. Working in groups is good for kids so finding ways to do it in the classroom are a good idea

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If students are constantly disobeying the teacher when it comes to technology uses, there is always the option of taking that privilege away from them. They don't have to use technology to learn. They could always go back to paper worksheets. The other option would just be to use the smart board as a class.

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I believe a great way for teacher's to make sure students are on track is to either provide a website that is self-paced for the students to move towards a goal, recording their progress for their teacher, such as using Edpuzzle, or even having students work in groups, so they all have to partake in the activity.

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I interned a first grade teacher last year and she had her students take breaks throughout the school day to do GoNoodle dance videos! Students can dance to the music, and it provides a break from their regular workload.

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Would showing an educational video on how to behave and interact with each other be helpful? This way,  you can have a discussion with your students about what you expect from them when it comes to working on activities individually.

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I have seen technology used in classrooms, but every teacher struggles with making sure each student is doing what they are supposed to be doing, even when the teacher walks away.

Does anyone have any suggestions or resources to help with this situation?

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I know that someone already mentioned this, but I just wanted to add to it. I am observing this semester and my teacher has said repeatedly that GoGuardian is a LIFESAVER. She even showed me how it works and everything! It's very simple and easy to use. You can see every single student's screen at once and control what websites each student visits. I know that when I start teaching, the first thing I will do is go to my admin and discuss having something like GoGuardian in my classroom because I think it is necessary!