LAPTOP+KNOW+HOW

** LAPTOP KNOW HOW **
Cool Ideas for Laptops in the Classroom -- http://echucaelearning.wikispaces.com/Awesome+netbook+ideas

** One Note 2007 **
Office OneNote 2007 Teacher Toolkit []The toolkit includes tools and resources to help you start using OneNote in the classroom. @http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/7/5/0751feed-f83e-450d-8392-5a29440e6935/OneNote%202007Toolkit.onepkg Sample Books: [] []

Quick Reference Guide []

Training tools from TALE []= Webbased Tutorials [] Only Accessible by the portal

Resources for the Laptop User
DET INTRANET [] Curriculum Support for all subjects -- lesson ideas and units of work [] TALE -- more lesson ideas and units of work []= Greely Public School in the US -- Using Laptops in the classroom []

Classroom Management Strategies:
Some Considerations:
 * Set rules/guidelnes for use of laptops
 * Designate "Think Time" or "Lids Down" time when students must direct their attention to the teacher or facilitator
 * Be prepared for things to go wrong
 * Plan ahead for re-charging batteries -- have powerleads/boards available
 * Ask students to save files in a specific directory
 * Integrate laptops slowly and build a routine

From Curriculum Support [] pg1 -- Leadership in Technology pg2 -- has subject specific ideas for the pre intstalled programs, pg3 -- file naming protocol pg4 -- has some videos on managing classes with laptops pg5 -- cyber citizenry (has an excellent FAQ for students and staff).

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Some suggested rules:
1. Laptops in the classroom shall be used for educational purposes only.  2. Laptop use in the classroom is a privilege and not a right.  3. Internet use in the classroom is a privilege and not a right.  4. Teachers reserve the right to determine when laptops will and won’t be used.  5. Students are responsible for the functionality and support of their own laptops.  6. Students are responsible for keeping their batteries charged.  7. Students are responsible for the safety and security of their own laptops.  8. Students are responsible for keeping their speakers on mute while in school.  9. Students are responsible for maintaining updated anti-virus software.  10. Students are responsible for adhering to the school's acceptable use policy