Before a Teacher is allowed to use the Mobile Laptop Lab, they must go through 1 hour Lab Use Training.
Contents of
1 Teacher Dell laptop loaded with ITALC
software capable of monitoring all lab computer screens
1 Teacher Manual for ITALC -- Lab Control Software Manual
23 Student Dell laptops
24 USB Mice – Basket contains alternative
mice for those who would like them.
1 Wireless Printer
1 Wireless Access Point – LABA
1 Network cable – the Wireless Access
Point must be plugged into a network port in order to gain network resources
and Internet capabilities.
1 HEAVY Cart for recharging and storing
laptops, printers, and mice
How to RESERVE the Lab: The Lab can be reserved using the H.S.
WIRELESS LAB Calendar at: http://joomla.arpisd.org/webcal/wc022008y.htm
1.
Plan ahead –
reservations must be made at least three days in advance but not more than 3
weeks in advance.
2.
You must be
trained in using the lab. Schedule time with technology staff before use.
3.
Keys are to
be returned with the lab.
4.
To allow
equity, teachers will not be allowed to reserve the mobile lab for more than
three consecutive days.
About the Cart:
The cart requires 2 keys to open it. This cart is heavy and will require 2
people to transport it from one area to another. The cart has two electrical
cables and plugs for charging the laptops. The two cables MUST be plugged into
DIFFERENT circuits. This means that both electrical plugs CANNOT be plugged
into the same wall socket. You will have to stretch the cables across the room
to find 2 different circuits.
About the Batteries: The batteries have a life of about 3 hours, which means that the
laptops will need to be returned to the cart during lunch and after school for
charging.
About Laptop Care: Laptops do NOT belong in laps! Do not bang on keyboard or touch the LCD
screen with your fingers.
Storing the Cart Overnight: Always store
the cart with the power cords plugged into the appropriate wall outlets so that
the computers are charging. When
returning the mobile cart to the computer lab, the teacher must plug the cart
into the wall outlet and the network cable into the port. If the lab is
reserved for consecutive days, the locked cart may stay in the classroom
overnight with all power connected and cart doors securely locked.
Substitute Teachers: The mobile lab will NOT be
allowed in classrooms with substitute teachers in charge. No exceptions.
Repairs / Damage: Report any suspected problems with equipment or software to the
technology staff immediately. Do not attempt to repair or disassemble any lab
equipment. Unreported damage may result in administrative action.
Setting up
the Classroom:
1. Open cart
2. Disconnect
the power cord from the back of the laptop
3. Bring
computer to a flat work surface.
4. To open
laptop…Push the front latch to the left.
5. Power ON –
If the top right power indicator light is green, the power is already on. Also
there are indicator lights that show the battery charge status and the wireless
status.
6. Most of the
time, you will find the machines with power ON.
7. Wireless
Capabilities
a. The laptops
themselves can be wireless as long as they are in the same room or proximity to
the plugged in cart.
b. Wireless indicator
light should be on – The wireless indicator light is located on the right side
of the machine near the power indicator light. There is a small tower
(wireless) button next to the power button. It turns OFF and ON the wireless
function for the laptop. Normally, you will NOT have to use this button as all
laptops are set for wireless access.
FYI: All the
blue lettered keystrokes may be activated in combination with holding down the
blue Fn key.
c. If a laptop
is charged yet not in proximity to the cart, it may be used with a network
cable plugged into a port
8. When finished working, logoff or shutdown,
close the machine, return it to
the cart shelf and plug the power supply cable
back into the computer.
Printing
• Currently,
all laptops will print to the printer installed on the cart.
STUDENT USE
POLICY
It is the
responsibility of the classroom teacher to teach students the proper use and
care of the laptop computer. Some of the items that must be reviewed with
students include:
1. The mobile lab is governed by the Arp ISD
LAN and Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
2. Laptops MUST remain on a flat desk surface
at all times. Carrying the laptops around the room is NOT appropriate.
3. No horseplay around the computers.
4. Do not touch the monitor.
5. Do not attempt to clean the monitor.
6. Students should come to class with clean
hands.
7. Students must use their own user name and
password.
8. When the student is finished using the
computer, the computer should be returned to the cart.
9. Playing games or music is not permitted –
only for a curriculum related project.
10.
Downloading
software is not permitted.
11.
Internet
use is for academic and educational purposes only.
12.
Shut
down the computer at least 7 minutes before the end of the class so that there
is enough time for all computers to be returned to the cart.
13.
If
students need to leave their desk or room, machines should be put back in the
cart.
Please do not leave computers unattended.