A laptop for every student. How can I manage that? Presented by: Jen Mike

Overview How can I manage that… How can I manage that… in my classroom. in my classroom. in my school. in my school. Making it work. Making it work.

How can I manage that… In my classroom?

Storage Goals Classroom Management Storage Goals A way to charge laptops overnight Neatness / Organization STACKS on a counter or cart CRATES – hold 6 laptops vertically Computer GARAGES (home-made wooden boxes)

More about Garages Classroom Management More about Garages Vertical storage Individual slots Stores 6 laptops (1 power strip per garage) If space is limited they can be stacked (fasten together on sides)

On or Off? Classroom Management On or Off? Are we using computers today? Computer use should be known ASAP so they can get it “fired up” right away if necessary On agenda and/or at the door, post a sign:

Seating Chart Ideas Classroom Management Seating Chart Ideas

Rules / Procedures Classroom Management Rules / Procedures “Give Me 5” during listen time Circulate often to prevent problems! No warnings Use laptops often More incentive to be good and not lose it Practice makes perfect

Classroom Discipline Classroom Management Classroom Discipline Many laptop problems do not have to be dealt with by revoking laptop privileges. Think about the parallels: Chat rooms = passing notes Plagiarism = copying Deal with problems in appropriate ways. Messy “parking” job  clean my room Wasting class time  detention Listening to c.d.  take away the c.d.

Classroom Discipline Classroom Management Classroom Discipline Minor offense: loss of laptop for remainder of class period Repeated offenses: loss of laptop for 24 hours or longer (in that class) until “yellow slip” is signed by other teachers & parent. Major offenses: Discipline referral – follow handbook policy If laptop is taken away: “red slip”

How can I manage that… In my school?

Transportation School-Wide Procedures Transportation Students bring their laptop to every class Laptops must be put in computer bags for transportation between classes Middle school students must use the backpack or carry with shoulder strap across their body

Lunchtime School-Wide Procedures Lunchtime Laptops stay in classrooms during lunch Lunch work passes available Absolutely NO computer use in the lunchroom

Overnight Storage School-Wide Procedures Overnight Storage All classrooms have computer garages Students “park” laptops in their last period class at the end of the day Pick-up time is 10 min. before school

Power / Charging School-Wide Procedures Power / Charging Overnight – in garages Optional: Lunchtime & homeroom – park and charge if needed. Power-strips / extension cords available in all classes. “Toasters” – battery charging stations where students can swap their battery for a charged one as needed.

Acceptable Use Policy School-Wide Procedures Acceptable Use Policy Opening Statement: Laptops are to be used for educational or school-related purposes. These laptops are provided as a tool, not as an entertainment device. Acceptable Use – page 1 of 3

Acceptable Use Policy School-Wide Procedures Acceptable Use Policy Students may: Use laptops for teacher assigned classroom activities Do homework Check only at teacher designated times Research the Internet for school purposes Use educational activities (with teacher approval) Use software applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Discourse, etc. Save work to Network folder (create folders for each class, an “old stuff” folder and a “miscellaneous” folder to help with organization) Acceptable Use – page 2 of 3

Acceptable Use Policy School-Wide Procedures Acceptable Use Policy Students may NOT: Chat (internet or in the building) Play (or download) games Download anything (unless for pre-approved academic purposes) Play Music (Students must use a separate CD player if teacher allows them; laptops may not be used for listening to or downloading music.) Play Videos “Surf” the Internet Change settings Use computers in the hallway, gym or commons Acceptable Use – page 3 of 3

Storage for All-School School-Wide Procedures Storage for All-School For updates, repairs, summertime… Gorilla Racks Custom-made divided shelves w/ numbered slots Repair slips are issued to students to show teachers why they don’t have their laptop

How can I make this work in my school and classroom?

Making it work Competent / reliable technical support Administrative support 100% staff buy-in Consistency Frequency – the more you use the laptops, the easier the procedures become High expectations

Questions? Contact info: Jen Mike