Our computer lab has computer chairs – complete with wheels to roll, swivels, and handles to adjust up and down. How do you keep the students from playing with their chair?
I’ve tried various methods, from giving them one whole class just to play with chairs, to dismissing them from class for playing, along with various comments of praise and threats!
One day I noticed a first grader sitting very still in his chair, not rolling or playing. Upon closer look, this is what I saw:
Right hand on the mouse.
Left hand & elbow resting on the table.
Voila!
Keeping his hands in this position kept his chair still, kept his shoulders squared to the monitor, and kept his attention on the screen.
This also gives young students a place to keep their fingers other than in their mouth and nose! I often say, “Hold that table down!” and they giggle.
This is our new model for students to keep their hands on learning.
Try if with your students for your 2013 New’s Year Resolution!
Now, about that color-coded keyboard, stay tuned!
Just Imagine... 