Help your class take care of your classroom technology with this set of smartboard rules posters, perfect for setting expectations and encouraging responsible use. Each poster uses bold headings like “ALWAYS”, “NEVER” and “ONLY” to clearly outline important smartboard dos and don’ts, such as putting the pen back, not touching the board without permission, and avoiding food and drink nearby. With bright visuals and accessible text, these posters are ideal for display near your smartboard to remind pupils of key routines and ensure respectful handling of shared equipment.
Key Curriculum Focus
This primary computing resource supports the national curriculum by helping children:
- Understand how to use technology safely and respectfully in school
- Recognise appropriate behaviour when interacting with digital devices
- Follow clear expectations for shared digital equipment
By consistently referring to these smartboard rules posters, children build habits of care, responsibility and cooperation around everyday classroom technology. They are especially useful when introducing new equipment or encouraging independence during digital tasks.
Digital Responsibility in Primary Computing
Digital responsibility means knowing how to interact safely and respectfully with technology. For example, when using a smartboard, children must learn to wait their turn, use tools gently and follow adult instructions. In primary computing, learners are taught how to respect digital equipment and consider how their actions affect others. These posters support that learning through visible cues and child-friendly reminders.
Activity Idea: Smartboard Scenario Sorting
Give children different classroom scenarios (e.g. “spilling juice near the board”, “waiting patiently”, “drawing on it with fingers”) and ask them to sort them under ‘Always’, ‘Only’ or ‘Never’ using flashcards. This helps pupils internalise rules by actively thinking about choices.
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