can monitor their time usage. It isn't a control software but it does =
offer some perspective on just how many minutes a day they IM, play =
games, surf the web etc. Basically it is a little systray app that =
monitors the active window and the compiles stats on a website for you.
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I use it myself just because I like to keep track of where I'm spending =
my time without having to think about it.
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For persistent problems we'll install a VNC client on student machines =
so we can monitor them directly if they get that glazed over look (this =
generally isn't until the 3rd offense). We also offer some training to =
teachers regarding controls for games so they can look out for hands on =
the arrow keys or asdw keys as well as space bar clicks or rapid mouse =
movement. This, along with having teachers peak in the back of the =
rooms as they walk by has helped (but by no means solved the problem).
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The goal, of course, is to get the students self modulating their =
computer usage so we tend to focus on stuff that gives feedback instead =
of creating restrictions.
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-Jonathan
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Director of Technology
Eastside Preparatory School
Kirkland, WA 98033
jbriggs@eastsideprep.org
425/822-5668x326=20
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From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Jason Hyams
Sent: Mon 11/3/2008 8:02 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Student Time Management
Has anyone prepared a student time management handout for 1:1 parents?
We have a few parents complaining about the lack of focus their daughter
has had since receiving the student notebook.=20
They state that their daughters spend too much time playing games,
watching movies and chatting while their grades slide.
I would like to avoid recommending content or time restrictions to the
parents. What do you recommend to your parents?
Thank you, =20
Jason Hyams
Director of Technology=20
St. Agnes Academy
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