Classroom+Procedures

__Classroom Procedures __

 * Number and assign to students (until we go fully one to one)
 * Studies indicate students take better care of laptops that they are assigned
 * Students can share if one is out for repairs
 * When we go fully one to one they will get an older computer when their goes out for repair
 * Software updates - software is set to automatically go out and look for updates
 * many download software in background and then ask if it can be installed
 * 20-30 computers doing this can bring any network to a stand still - Be prepared!
 * If they netbooks have not been used for awhile, always have students turn them on the day before you plan to use them
 * Getting logged in – plan ahead
 * No other business operates like education on a very defined schedule
 * No school district can afford the type of network it takes to log on hundreds of computers at the same time
 * Have students log on as they enter the room, DO NOT WAIT for class to start
 * Always have backup plans
 * Technology is unpredictable
 * Use the Snippet Tool in Windows 7 and CutePDF to create screenshots as backup
 * Aristotle
 * Aristotle is installed on all student computers
 * What is Aristotle? [[file:Aristotle Examples.pdf]]
 * Seek help if unsure about Aristotle messages
 * Act when appropriate
 * Teacher responsibility to monitor
 * Aristotle is not perfect
 * Aristotle will be a problem when we go fully one to one
 * Move around the classroom
 * Check task bar and browser tabs