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Tuesday Teacher Tip #1

 

Since I had several problems with cell phones before, I now have a cell phone box.

 

I stand with it outside of my classroom as students come in. I told them the new policy and that there is no consequence for giving up the phone before class starts and they will get them back at the end of class. When the bell rings, I place the box at the front of the room so that everyone can see that no one is stealing their phones. This is what we did for the GEE testing last year.  I do this mainly for the students who have a problem with constantly checking their phones.

 

I told them my new policy in a positive manner, and when I explained it to each class, I also put my own phone in the box.  I think that helped them to be more willing to do it. My students don’t have any problem giving them up because there is no consequence and they know that they will get them back.

 

LESLIE DESPINO

NORTH CADDO HIGH

 

 

Tuesday Teacher Tip #2

 

 

As a 5th grade science teacher, I occasionally get some really challenging questions.  If I don’t recall the answer or it’s one of those questions we simply don’t know…. I assign a student to visit www.askjeeveskids.com.

 

It’s an approved website, and I leave my corner computer logged onto that site so a child can locate the response almost immediately to share with the class.  The students love it.  Lately, they’ve been coming up with tough science questions in order to explore….

 

Charlotte Hinson 

Eden Gardens Magnet School

 

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