From a teacher\u2019s perspective, students playing games on their Chromebooks in class interferes with class plans and attention spans. English teacher Amani Elkassabany said that Chromebooks \u201cdistract students from thinking and being engaged with their peers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To combat students exploiting Chromebook privileges, she \u201csets clear expectations when Chromebooks are and are not needed in class. I also use Lightspeed as a last resort; it allows me to freeze their screens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
History teacher Jeff Benya \u201cmakes announcements at the beginning of class, such as \u2018put away your phones and close chromebooks.\u2019 I walk around and close chromebooks when students are off task and not doing their work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n