Care for a Shared Device
Use gentle handling for ordinary use; pause and tell a trusted adult about damage or an unknown problem.
About 12 minutes, plus any extended practice
Supplied materials
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Learn the idea
Shared computing devices have many users. Careful handling protects both the equipment and the people using it. A trusted adult can help when something is loose, hot, wet or not working. Cleaning, plugging in or taking apart equipment may need adult help. A safe first choice is to stop and ask.
Use gentle handling for ordinary use; pause and tell a trusted adult about damage or an unknown problem. Do not pull wires, open a device or touch a wet plug to solve a problem.
Use this supplied case: A device cable looks damaged. Choose the first action. Use the details in this example. An adult may read the words aloud. Point, draw or say your answer.
- Follow the worked example one step at a time. Say or draw what happens.
- Use gentle handling for ordinary use; pause and tell a trusted adult about damage or an unknown problem.
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See the method in action
A device cable looks damaged. Choose the first action. The supported answer is Tell a trusted adult. Use gentle handling for ordinary use; pause and tell a trusted adult about damage or an unknown problem. Do not pull wires, open a device or touch a wet plug to solve a problem.
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Helpful tips
- Use gentle handling for ordinary use; pause and tell a trusted adult about damage or an unknown problem.
- Do not pull wires, open a device or touch a wet plug to solve a problem.
See the answer and explanation
Use gently as directed
The supplied case states: The drawing tablet works and an adult explains how to hold it. Choose an action. Under the stated distinction, this identifies Use gently as directed. Shared computing devices have many users. Careful handling protects both the equipment and the people using it. A trusted adult can help when something is loose, hot, wet or not working. Cleaning, plugging in or taking apart equipment may need adult help. A safe first choice is to stop and ask. Use gentle handling for ordinary use; pause and tell a trusted adult about damage or an unknown problem.
Take it further
New case: liquid spills near a shared device. Stop using it and tell a trusted adult; do not touch plugs or open the equipment.
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