C.O.W TrainingC.O.W Training“Computers on Wheels”“Computers on Wheels”

Leaksville Spray ElementaryLeaksville Spray Elementary

C.O.W TrainingC.O.W Training“Computers on Wheels”“Computers on Wheels”

Leaksville Spray ElementaryLeaksville Spray Elementary

Created by D. Williams, ITSRockingham County Schools

2010-11

Check Out the Mobile Lab

• Cart will be stored and recharged in the Media Center (workroom)

• 23 Laptops Available• Pick up and Return log in handbook • Notify Media Specialist or ITS upon return• Google Calendar available for signup• Signed copy of Students’ Laptop Assigned Form in

handbook • Signed copy of Mobile Computer Laptop Agreement

in handbook

Classroom Rules

• Present your rules clearly, and provide reasonable explanations for the need for them.

• Consider having students help establish the rules.

• Write the rules down, and permanently post them in the classroom.

• Give them to students on paper and have them sign an agreement.

Consequences

• Keep in mind that rules are most effective when there are consequences to face if students break them and rewards if students follow them.

• What happens after the first, second, third infraction?

• What happens if they do a good job?

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Tips

• Plan for at least one computer being down. • Discuss how the laptops will be distributed and

collected in the classroom.• Set time limits for students to help them stay on

task.• Allow enough time for saving, cleaning up,

monitoring, etc• Never plug cart in classroom. • Keep an eye out for any vandalism. • Technical Issues: Please let us know laptop #

and nature of problem.

C.O.W Training C.O.W Training for Studentsfor Students

“Computers on Wheels”“Computers on Wheels”Leaksville Spray ElementaryLeaksville Spray Elementary

C.O.W Training C.O.W Training for Studentsfor Students

“Computers on Wheels”“Computers on Wheels”Leaksville Spray ElementaryLeaksville Spray Elementary

Created by D. Williams, ITSRockingham County Schools

2010-11

Student Responsibilities

• Once issued, the student is responsible for computer until returned to the cart.

• Never leave the computer unattended.

• Close the lid when not using the computer.

• Stay on task.• Save every 5 minutes.• Shut down computers properly.• Report problems.

Student Responsibilities

Starting

• Follow laptop distribution given by your teacher.

• Open display – press display latch and open cover

• Avoid touching screen• Press the power switch

to start the system.

Power Switch

Display Latch

Username:344-studentPassword: hello

Using the Cursor

• Touch pad or track stick is used to move cursor.

• A set of left and right touch pad/track stick buttons are located below space bar and touch pad.

Power Switch

TouchPad

TrackStickTouch Pad

Buttons(i.e., left & right Mouse buttons)

Using the System

Battery life should be monitored. (20% remaining use adapter)

Battery Life

Indicator

Printing

• Dell 5200 LaserJet Printer• Located in Mrs. Williams’ Computer

Lab

Closing

• File and close all programs.• Shut down utilizing the lower left START

button on the task bar and then click SHUTDOWN.

• Remove all pencils, pens, etc. from surface of laptop keyboard area.

• Follow laptop collection given by your teacher.