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Mobile Lab. Kick Off!. Technology Committee. Mobile Lab. What’s that?! Show-n-tell Things to consider Group activity Q & A. What’s that?!. Mobile Lab Total computer lab in a box Available for checkout For use in classroom, library, team meetings, etc .
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Mobile Lab Kick Off! Technology Committee
Mobile Lab • What’s that?! • Show-n-tell • Things to consider • Group activity • Q & A
What’s that?! • Mobile Lab • Total computer lab in a box • Available for checkout • For use in classroom, library, team meetings, etc. • FZSD invested in one for all secondary schools • Use for end of course exams (EOCs) • Extend lessons and help students connect
Show-n-tell • Basics • Security cabinet • 30 laptops • Network printer • Wireless access to network & printer • District logins
Show-n-tell (contd.) • Detail • Exterior • Cart/docking station (heavy when loaded) • Lock & key (take at checkout) • Lexmark printer • 3 cables & hooks for cable management • 3 forms • Interior • 30 DELL laptops (labeled) • 30 docking stations (labeled) • Hub • Wireless router/access point • Power strips on timer (to cycle charging)
Things to Consider • Primary use is EOCs (4/11 – 5/3) • Check out in all-or-none fashion • Managed & checked out by librarian • Contact librarian to confirm availability & schedule • Librarian must be present at check out (to scan code) • Teacher must return before end of day (3:05) • Scheduling through Microsoft Outlook to come…
Things to Consider (contd.) • Processes (3 forms) • Teacher Check-out • Student Accountability • Issues List • Cables/Connection • Power to wall (i.e. not power strip) • Yellow network cable to wall (unplug your cable) • Blue network cable to PC (optional, unplug yours)
Things to Consider (contd.) • Time frames • Schedule 1+ week in advance (librarian or Outlook) • Request special software 2+ weeks in advance (IT Workorder) • Allow 5+ min. travel time with cart • Arrange pick up with librarian (or consider 6th hr. in library) • Allow 5-10 min. for student check out + 5-10 for student check in • Allow 2-5 min. for laptops to boot + 2-5 to shut down • NOTE: Time frames will improve with teacher/student practice. Updates might delay startup/shutdown. Recommend test.
Things to Consider (contd.) • Use • Test in library • Or trial run in classroom before long project • Train students before use • Accountability sheet, carrying, opening laptop, startup/showdown procedures, etc. • Log issues immediately on Issues Sheet • Provide to librarian to review/enter IT Workorder • Turn in forms to Robin on delivery • Student Accountability & Issues List
Group Activity • Power on laptop • Open IE browser • Browse to http://edtechshare.wikispaces.com • Click “Mobile Lab” link on left to explore • Free mobile lab resources • Copy of this kick-off presentation • Copies of forms & more… • Visit other commonly used websites, software, etc.
Q & A • Questions • Suggestions