A laptop for every student.A laptop for every student.How can I manage that?How can I manage that?

Presented byPresented by::Jen Jura juraj@manistee.orgMike Jura juram@manistee.org

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…How can I manage that…

In my classroom?In my classroom?

Classroom Management Storage GoalsStorage Goals

A way to charge laptops overnightNeatness / Organization

STACKS on a counter or cartCRATES – hold 6 laptops verticallyComputer GARAGES

(home-made wooden boxes)

Classroom Management More about GaragesMore about Garages

Vertical storageIndividual slots Stores 6 laptops

(1 power strip per garage)

If space is limited they can be stacked

(fasten together on sides)

Classroom Management On or Off?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:

Classroom Management Seating Chart IdeasSeating Chart Ideas

Classroom Management Rules / ProceduresRules / Procedures

“Give Me 5” during listen time

Circulate often to prevent problems!

No warningsUse laptops often

More incentive to be good and not lose it

Practice makes perfect

Classroom Management Classroom DisciplineClassroom 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 Management Classroom DisciplineClassroom 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…How can I manage that…

In my school?In my school?

School-Wide ProceduresTransportationTransportation

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

School-Wide ProceduresLunchtimeLunchtime

Laptops stay in classrooms during lunch Lunch work passes available Absolutely NO computer use in the lunchroom

School-Wide ProceduresOvernight StorageOvernight 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

School-Wide ProceduresPower / ChargingPower / Charging

Overnight – in garagesOptional: 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.

School-Wide ProceduresAcceptable Use PolicyAcceptable 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

School-Wide ProceduresAcceptable Use PolicyAcceptable Use Policy

Students may: 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

School-Wide ProceduresAcceptable Use PolicyAcceptable 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

School-Wide ProceduresStorage for All-SchoolStorage 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 workHow can I make this workin my school and classroom?in my school and classroom?

Making it workMaking it work

Competent / reliable technical supportAdministrative support 100% staff buy-inConsistencyFrequency – the more you use the

laptops, the easier the procedures become

High expectations

Questions?Questions?

Contact info:Jen Jura juraj@manistee.orgMike Jura juram@manistee.org