THE MOBILE CLASSROOM

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THE MOBILE CLASSROOM

• SETUP, USE, TAKEDOWN

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Requesting the cart

• Library checkout key
• Specify date, time, duration
• Classroom number and Teacher

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Class preparation

• Discuss use and prepare lessen plans with other
  teachers preferably on your same grade level
• Try exercises out in advance and have realistic
  ideas about what students can do
• Prepare detailed handouts to guide novice
  students in the tasks you want them to accomplish
• Be prepared to work with students with limited
  computer literacy and limited software and Web
  knowledge

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Transporting the cart

• Cart must be picked up returned by the user
• Go slowly
• Allow sufficient lead time to pick up the cart
  prepare it for use

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Setting up in the classroom

• Cart must be within cable power
• Connect to wall Receptacles
• Unplug laptops from cart and distribute to
  students
• Distribute mice with laptops if desired
• Be sure there is paper in the associated network
  printer and it is online

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Using the wireless (Basics)

• Students must place laptops flat on desk!
• (No walking around with them.)
• Ensure battery recharge every 2.5hr -interval
• Printing goes to the printer designated for cart
• In case of all - day workshop units should be
  arranged around power to plug in for the day.

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Using the wireless - logging in

• WORKSTATION LOGIN
• NETWORK LOGIN (REQUIRED)
• FILE MANAGEMENT REVIEW
• USER DRIVE
• SHARED SCHOOL DRIVE
• APPLICATIONS DRIVE
• PRINT QUEUE NAME
  

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Using the wireless (continued)

• Always instruct students to save work to network
  folder or USB disk. When machine reboots all
  files are deleted!
• Set expectations inform students that they
  should not access pornographic site or use e-mail
  
• Laptops power down when unused

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Using the wireless (Security)

• Do not leave the classroom while the cart is in
  use
• If possible, have a staff member, Aide, or a
  Site Person assist you while using the cart

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Repacking the Cart

• Return each laptop to their appropriate cart
• Return all equipment and check that power modules
  are properly accounted for
• Document problems to enable proper
  troubleshooting and report to building site
  person

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Laptop Battery Tips

• It is important to condition (fully discharge and
  then fully charge) the battery every two to three
  weeks. Failure to do so may significantly shorten
  the battery's life.
• To discharge, simply run your device under the
  battery's power until it shuts down or until you
  get a low battery warning.
• It is normal for a battery to become warm during
  charging and discharging.
• A charged battery will eventually lose its charge
  if unused.
• It may therefore be necessary to recharge the
  battery after a storage period.
• How Can I Maximize My Laptop Battery Performance?
• There are several steps you can take to insure
  that you get maximum performance from your laptop
  battery
• Preventing the Memory Effect - Keep your battery
  healthy by fully charging and then fully
  discharging it at least once every two to three
  weeks.
• Exercise Your Battery - Do not leave your battery
  dormant for long periods of time. We recommend
  using the battery at least once every two to
  three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a
  long period of time, perform the new battery
  break in procedure described above.

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Important Lease Notes

• The Hazleton Area School District is implementing
  a 5 year Technology Refresh Program
• This allows for HASD to replace equipment every 5
  years
• Our best option was to lease the equipment
  therefore maintaining it will be very important
• The initial lease carries a one year manufacture
  warranty
• At the end of the 5 years the equipment will be
  turned back in working condition
• Normal wear and tear is acceptable, but any major
  damage will be the responsibility of HASD

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The End