Computer class management

Managing a Computer class may present a challenge. It is true that a computer class can turn to a noisy nightmare and that some teachers prefer to skip the period. It is true also that students can waste time and take deviant ways to play and explore wrong avenues.
For a few years, while my children where in primary school, I was a volunteer parent at the school library which was next to the computer class. In fact, the new library and computer room had been designed so they would be joined by large glass paneling and door. Some teachers would separate their groups: half in the library, half in the computer room. I could observe that it is difficult for the teacher to be everywhere at the same time. Now, I realize that the teacher needs to have good skills and strategies to deal with the technical problems as well as the disciplinary problems.
Mr. Miller provided us with the principal guidelines and shared some of his experiences, which was very helpful(Stay on the task, orange sheet of death! freeze screen option,etc). Now, I believe that I am more prepared to handle possible problems such as students exploring adult-restricted websites.
I truly believe that the computer class can be fun and educational when it is well-prepared and provides authentic activities. As for all teaching contexts, the professional should plan, organize and supervise the classroom experience ( Mels competency 6). The teachers have to set rules and abide by those rules if they want the classroom experience to be nice and stimulant.