A middle school teacher is constantly interrupted by students asking permission for routine requests like bathroom breaks, getting supplies, or leaving class, disrupting teaching and causing frustration.

Workarounds Described

• Student raises hand to ask permission
• Teacher tells students to look at the time before asking
• Teacher only allows one boy and one girl for bathroom at a time
• Teacher restricts bathroom during first and last 5 minutes and during direct teaching
• Teacher shows frustration by saying 'just go' or 'no'

Implied Software Gaps

• Digital system for students to submit requests without interrupting class
• Automated time-based restrictions for requests (e.g., block requests during first 5 minutes)
• Queue management for bathroom passes with gender limits
• Data tracking of student requests to identify patterns and potential avoidance

Classroom Request Manager

A classroom management tool that lets students submit non-urgent requests (bathroom, water, supplies) via a simple digital interface, allowing teachers to approve or deny quickly without interrupting instruction. It streamlines student needs, tracks patterns, and reduces constant verbal interruptions.