Transcript A laptop for every student

A laptop for every student.
How can I manage that?
Presented by:
Jen Jura
[email protected]
Mike Jura
[email protected]
Overview
How
can I manage that…
 in
my classroom.
 in my school.
Making
it work.
How can I manage that…
In my classroom?
Classroom Management
Storage Goals
A way to charge laptops overnight
 Neatness / Organization
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STACKS on a counter or cart
 CRATES – hold 6 laptops vertically
 Computer GARAGES
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(home-made wooden boxes)
Classroom Management
More about Garages
Vertical storage
 Individual slots
 Stores 6 laptops
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(1 power strip per garage)
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If space is limited
they can be stacked
(fasten together on sides)
Classroom Management
On or Off?
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Are we using computers today?
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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:
Classroom Management
Seating Chart Ideas
Classroom Management
Rules / Procedures
“Give Me 5” during
listen time
 Circulate often to
prevent problems!
 No warnings
 Use laptops often
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More incentive to be
good and not lose it
Practice makes perfect
Classroom Management
Classroom Discipline
Many laptop problems do not have to be
dealt with by revoking laptop privileges.
 Think about the parallels:
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Chat rooms = passing notes
Plagiarism = copying
Deal with problems in appropriate ways.
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Messy “parking” job  clean my room
Wasting class time  detention
Listening to c.d.  take away the c.d.
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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:
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Discipline referral – follow handbook policy
 If laptop is taken away: “red slip”
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How can I manage that…
In my school?
School-Wide Procedures
Transportation
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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
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Lunchtime
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Laptops stay in classrooms during lunch
 Lunch work passes available
 Absolutely NO computer use in the lunchroom
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Overnight Storage
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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
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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.
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School-Wide Procedures
Acceptable Use Policy
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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
School-Wide Procedures
Acceptable Use Policy
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Students may:
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Use laptops for teacher assigned classroom
activities
Do homework
Check e-mail 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
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Acceptable Use Policy
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Students may NOT:
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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
School-Wide Procedures
Storage for All-School
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For updates, repairs, summertime…
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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
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Questions?
Contact info:
Jen Jura
[email protected]
Mike Jura
[email protected]