LaptopBestPractices

Best Practices
 * Why?
 * $400 laptop keyboard expenses
 * 47 out of the 50 power adapters were bad
 * SynchronEyes
 * Lab is not rolled - stays in a specified location
 * Every student is assigned a computer number
 * Teachers assign students a computer number
 * If there is an issue with a computer, BLT goes to see student
 * Teacher takes the computer out of the cart and puts it back into the cart
 * Flashdrives used and caps are placed in a certain location on the laptop while they are working.
 * If student leaves computer, there is a process - laptop is closed and flashdrive is placed on top of the closed laptop
 * Student shuts the computer down. If the student does not shut it down, BLT goes to see the student.
 * Pockets available for mice. Cables are tucked into the pocket.
 * Electrical ties/velcro used to secure the power adapter. Battery packs are secured.
 * Stick to the rules - "this is what I am being told"
 * Cart Parent
 * Sign out sheet - works well at the high school
 * "Speeding Ticket" for abusing the keyboard
 * Use the grade level planning meeting to share tech integration ideas
 * Look at the elementary computer curriculum, share ideas
 * Scheduling options
 * Google calendar
 * Schedule in office
 * If there is an issue with a computer on a cart, put a sticky note.
 * Desktop Labs
 * Leave note if computer isn't working. Leave note on whiteboard/clipboard. BLT will submit into ticket and indicate so on either the whiteboard/clipboard.
 * Assign computer
 * Turn on Monday morning and shut down on Friday
 * Students cleaning laptops
 * Consequences for misuse.