Laptop Cart Teacher Training

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Laptop Cart Teacher Training

• The Digital Classroom
• by Martin Ford

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PlanningProceduresRoutines

• Plan ahead. Things will go smoothly.
• Follow Procedures. The security and integrity of
  the system will remain intact. Students will know
  exactly what to do when using the laptops.
• Established a Routine for the procedures. There
  will be no confusion.

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Bottom Line

• What happens the first time you use the cart,
  will set the tone for future uses.
• Stay positiveexpect the best.
• Make expectations clear.
• Establish rules for student use and care of the
  laptops and mobile cart.
• Explain the reasons for the rules.
• Stick to your guns.
• Be clear of the rules and consequences.
• Be fair, firm, consistent.
• Follow through.

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Enforcing Procedures

• Procedure for preservation - No borrowing of
  laptops and power adapters
• Procedure for handling computers
• Procedure for handling the cart
• Procedure for reporting problems
• Procedure for students seeking help
• Procedure for using computers when working in a
  group
• Procedure for saving work
• Procedure for putting laptops away

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Three-Step Approach to Teaching Procedures

• Explain State, explain, model, and demonstrate
  the procedure.
• Rehearse Rehearse and practice the procedure
  under your supervision.
• Reinforce Re-teach, rehearse, practice, and
  reinforce the classroom procedure until it
  becomes a student habit or routine.

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Cart and Computer Care

• The Librarian is the Keeper for checking the cart
  in and out and to oversee that repairs and
  problems are fixed.
• All the Slots, AC adapters, and Laptops are
  Numbered.
• Assign computer to student (Ex. Laptop Cart
  06John Doe).
• Create a monitor team for each classroom
  (Optional dependent on teacher and class).

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Student Responsibilities

• Unplug laptops carefully from the AC adapters
  when checking them out.
• Once issued, the student is responsible for the
  computer until returned to the cart.
• Never leave the computer unattended.
• Close the lid when not using the computer.
• Use the Laptop on a flat, stable surface.

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Cart Transportation

• The cart is extremely difficult to push. Moving
  it will probably require two people.
• Also directional wheels
• Be careful about power cords plugged in to the
  back when going through doorways
• They catch on doorframes and can be damaged
  easily.
• Determine where you want it to go before you
  begin moving it.
• Power outlet is needed
• if the cart is to be used for recharging while in
  use.
• If the Laptop Cart Wireless is to be used.
• Place it where you want it to be, and plug it in
  if necessary.
• Cord is on the back of cart
• Be sure to re-coil all cords back in proper place.

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More Operations

• The power cord for each laptop is plugged into
  outlets in the back of the cart.
• The laptop cords extend out the front of the
  cart.
• When returning the powered down and closed up
  laptop to the cart, be sure to connect the power
  cord to the laptop.
• If the cart is connected to an outlet, laptops
  will begin recharging immediately.
• Recharges half of laptops at a time
• Battery light is on when recharging in the cart.
• Controlled by timer on back

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More Operations

• The Timer comes standard on the UL-listed Laptop
  Storage Cart, fits inside the back of the cart,
  and is accessible by cut outs in the lower back
  of the cart.
• The timer allows you to plug both electrical
  units into the timer. The timer then alternates
  between powering the two electrical units. This
  allows you to use one electrical outlet.
• Safety controls limit charging to half the cart
  at a time.

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Laptop Operations
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functional and operational Manual
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Wireless Use
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Tips

• Plan for at least one computer being down.
• Set time limits for students to help them stay on
  task.
• Allow enough time for saving, cleaning up,
  monitoring, etc.
• Figure out who the techies in the classroom are
  and use them as Monitors to assist.
• Make sure you have a wireless signal.

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Remind the Students

• Be patientsometimes computers require time to do
  their job.
• Be gentle with keyboards, monitors, and AC
  adapters. Repairs may not happen immediately.
• Ask if not sure.
• Ask teacher for help.
• Share if you learn something new on the computer
  or in an application.

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Tips For Teachers

• Keep monitors in clear view.
• Use a timer or adequately keep track of time.
• Sign off sheet for work completed.
• Beware of Too Much Fun -)
• Put directions on the board/screen.

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Dont Forget

• Security
• Security
• Security