BandDad

We have a whole retro game station complete with CRT that they can play. They love Mario, Duck Hunt, some of the other games and are now gravitating to Gameboy, SNES and PS One. They like the Switch too, but usually go for the older stuff first.

That’s how our state scores conditions for learning surveys that factor into our school district “report cards.” I just flat out tell kids that I proctor for “if you ACTUALLY agree with the statement, choose strongly agree.” All other answers are scored as negative.

Every time I hear somone talk about “indoctronation,” I reply that if teachers could indoctronate students, they would do their homework and get to class on time.

Working though Mr. Robot and Black Mirror then jumping over to new King of the Hill.

I totally thought this was a joke…

Iowa

I wish I wasn’t required to stand for the pledge. (I’m a teacher. State law requires everyone to do it every day.) When I asked what the consequences would be if I didn’t, I was basically told I’m welcome to exercise my 1st ammendment right, but I get no help if parents complain. I’m more help to students inside the classroom than out… but I absolutely never call out any kid who chooses not to. I just happen to be making coffee during that part of class most days.

I’ve seen some mini PCs by GMKTech that are small form factor and can be reasonable priced. Anyone have experience with those? I’m in a similar position to OP.