Eureka

There is a type of student that I find is constantly drawn to the computer. He is begging to play games, put on music, and watch YouTube. And when I've given an assignment which involves using the computer, I need to sit where I can see his computer screen because quick as a flash, he finds his way to these favorite applications. Typically, he can get to the classroom before me (I travel from room to room) and though he knows he is not welcome to log on prior to class - there he is - the attraction to the computer stronger than the consequence.

Monday morning I called in sick and was told there was a shortage of subs. I asked that someone simply get my students to the library and ask them to log in to their gmail accounts and I would conduct class from home. While I still have some practicing to make an off-site session go more smoothly, they loved it. Monday afternoon, I made my way to school. I arrive in math class to find aforementioned student on the computer. As I was about to correct him he enthusiastically said, no Ms. Payne, I was looking to see if you emailed us an assignment. Eureka!