Laptop_Cart

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Laptop Cart Resources 7 pgs. PDF Wireless Cart Procedures

Sign out a cart with your Department Chair or with Media Center Staff.
 * Reserving a Laptop Cart **


 * Laptop Cart Responsibilities **
 * Be responsible for care and use of laptops in your classroom
 * Explain the rules, consequences, and classroom procedure of student use of the laptops.
 * Review the Student Guidelines for Laptop Use.
 * Utilize the Laptop Student Identification Chart for assigning laptops for students.


 * Using Laptop Cart in your Classroom **
 * Plug cart into power outlet.
 * Plug cart into network.
 * Use combination to open cart. ** (Do NOT share this combination with students) **
 * Gently pull laptop toward front of cart and disconnect laptop power. Repeat for each laptop.
 * Have students' power laptop on.
 * Have students log in.
 * When students have completed their laptop session, be sure they shutdown and power off the laptops properly by: Start > Shut Down
 * Be sure students do not power the laptops off by simply pushing the power button.
 * When laptop session is done, carefully replace laptops in their properly numbered place on the shelf in the cart. Be sure to plug the laptop power cord back in.
 * Teacher should make sure that the count is correct before locking the cart.
 * Keep cart power source plugged in while cart is in your room.
 * Before moving cart to another location, unplug network cord and power cord and carefully wrap around brackets on cart.


 * Please be sure to leave laptop cart neat and orderly for the next user. **


 * If any laptop is not working or having issues, please complete the __Laptop Cart Maintenance Form__ and give to your Department Chair or Media Center Staff **

** DO NOT LEAVE THE LAPTOPS OR CARTS UNATTEDED IN AN UNLOCKED ROOM AT ANY TIME **  ** Source: ** http://ww2.nps.k12.va.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=117712&&PHPSESSID=be8f2da06fc7f17e735d525d283c9ff6 media type="custom" key="23241950"

Student Guidelines
· Carry the laptop with 2 hands · Place the laptop securely on the desk and not hanging over the edge of the desk or on a crack between two desks · Make sure your hands are clean and dry before using the laptop · Ask your teacher for permission before printing · Use only the laptop that the teacher assigned to you · Return laptop to the appropriate shelf in the cart when finished · Notify your teacher immediately if there is a problem with the laptop · Save your documents in the appropriate location · Take turn if you are with a partner (Only one person should have their hands on the keyboard at one time) · Correctly shut down the computer when finished · Follow the District Acceptable Use Procedure when using the laptop · Touch the touch pad gently
 * DO:**

· Touch the screen with your hands or any other object (If the screen needs to be cleaned, contact your teacher.) · Place your pencil or any other object on or around the keyboard · Lift the laptop by the monitor · Use the laptop near liquids · Eat or drink while using the laptop · Save in the wrong location · Print without permission · Change the settings on the computer
 * DON'T:**