Technology Usage

Who can collect and distribute computers during class?

• Librarian and Store Clerk

• Messenger and Dojo Monitor

• Intern and Custodian

• Technology Supervisor and Errand Monitor

What is the best way to care for your technology device?

• Use clean and dry hands when touching your device.

• Hold by the bottom using two hands.

• Be aware of your battery life!

• All of the above.

True or False: You are allowed to download apps, add-ons and extensions when you see something that you would like to try.

• True: Apps enhance our ability to learn.

• False: Any downloads must be approved by a teacher first.

Whenever I need a brain break I may choose to go on any website of my choice.

• True: Brain breaks and fun sites help our minds reset.

• False: You must wait for a brain break and request permission to be on any alternate websites including YouTube!

What volume should you have when using a technological device.

• Level 1: Use earphones on a low volume so only you can hear.

• Level 0: Keep your volume completely off to avoid distracting others.

• Level 3: Keep volume on high so that others can share in your learning.

• Level 2: Keep your volume turned to low-medium so that only you and your partners can hear.

Bonus Question: Observe the image above for 30 seconds silently. What is the illustrator trying to convey about technology? Then Discuss: Do you agree with this picture?

• Technology is mean and bossy. Follow everything the internet tells you to do.

• We should treat technology like royalty, with care and admiration.

• People become "slaves" to their devices and apps, remaining alert to tend to all notifications.

• Technology apps make people sleepy.

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