24 Questions
What did the headmaster initially do when the students presented their plan?
Promised to think about it and talk to the teachers
How did the students demonstrate their seriousness about their request?
Held a protest meeting in front of the computer lab
How did the headmaster react when the students refused to leave the protest meeting?
Promised a meeting for the following Friday
Who did the headmaster suggest as labbies for the computer lab?
Mr. Pringle and Miss Johnson along with some older kids
What is the outcome of the meeting between the headmaster, teachers, and students?
A compromise was reached, allowing older students to be labbies
How did the students feel after the meeting with the headmaster?
Excited and hopeful
What is the main issue the students are facing regarding the computer lab?
Younger students are not allowed in the lab without a teacher.
Who did the students approach to discuss the issue with using the computer lab?
The headmaster.
Why did the teachers direct the students back to the headmaster regarding using the computer lab?
Because the teachers believed that the headmaster could change the rules concerning lab access.
What did the headmaster suggest when the students approached him about using the computer lab?
To have a meeting with all 13-year-olds in the school.
What was one of the reasons mentioned by the students for wanting to use the computer lab in the afternoon?
To work on projects and do research.
Why did some older pupils use the computer lab after lunch according to the text?
To play online games without restrictions.
What is the main concern of the students regarding the computer lab?
They are not allowed to use the lab without a teacher's supervision.
Why did the headmaster suggest talking to the computer education teachers?
To avoid responsibility for changing the rules.
What action did the students take after being directed back to the headmaster by the computer education teachers?
They organized a protest.
Why did only half of the 13-year-olds attend the meeting organized by one student?
They were unaware of the meeting.
What is one of the suggestions made by the students during their meeting regarding using the computer lab?
To limit access to only certain types of tasks like writing or research.
Why did the headmaster maintain that 'the rules are good' when discussing using the computer lab?
He believed they promoted discipline among students.
What did the students do to show their seriousness about using the computer lab?
Organized a protest meeting in front of the computer lab
How did the headmaster react when initially approached by the students about using the computer lab?
Promised to have a meeting but delayed a decision
What was the outcome of the protest meeting organized by the students?
Agreement for a future meeting with the headmaster
Why did the headmaster ask the students to leave the protest meeting?
He believed the protest was not helping
How did the headmaster finally address the issue of having students in charge of the computer lab?
Appointed older students as 'labbies' under supervision
What approach did the headmaster take in resolving the issue of student access to the computer lab?
Delayed a decision until consulting with teachers
Study Notes
The Computer Lab Protest
- The school has a new computer lab with fast computers, high-speed internet, and good printers.
- The lab is often booked out until lunchtime, and only a handful of older pupils use it in the afternoons, possibly to play online games.
- Younger pupils are not allowed to use the lab without a teacher, which is considered unfair.
The Initial Meeting
- The student organised a meeting with all 13-year-olds in the school to discuss the issue.
- Only half of them attended, but they decided to take action.
- They proposed having a 'labbie' to supervise the lab or finding an older student to do so.
The Headmaster's Response
- The headmaster initially dismissed the proposal, saying he would think about it and discuss it with the teachers.
- After two weeks, the headmaster still had not made a decision, prompting further action.
The Protest
- The students organised a protest meeting in front of the computer lab, holding signs saying 'Let us into the lab!' and 'Computer time is not a crime.'
- The headmaster asked them to leave, but they refused.
- He eventually promised a meeting for the following Friday to discuss the issue.
The Outcome
- The meeting resulted in an agreement to have older students act as computer labbies for three hours every afternoon.
- The teachers and headmaster would also supervise the lab.
- The students were allowed to start using the lab in the afternoons, which they were looking forward to.
Explore the challenges faced by students due to limited access to the computer lab in a school setting. Learn about the frustrations, limitations, and impact on education caused by lack of availability of technological resources.
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