Extent of the damage
Today we had a chance to find out the extent of the damage the students have caused. In one classroom, we have so far found two defunct DVD drives. The mechanisms were completely trashed, most likely by ejecting the drive, then grabbing hold of the tray and forcing it in and out at great speed, far greater than the motor and gears will allow, causing all sorts of horrible things to happen. Also a common occurance is the ‘moneybox’ effect. Student places money on the CD tray, which goes into the drive, and doesn’t come out again. We have a … Continue reading Extent of the damage