Pilot+Questions

=Pilot Questions= How will we...?

Check the laptops out? Shared calendar? Binder on cart?

End of Day: Check machines, make sure locked and charging.

End of Period/Cart Leaving Room/Returning Cart: Last 3 minutes of class to return laptops to cart in room 204 OR if last class of day and no classes before, cart may live in the classroom. Moving cart in hallways very difficult.

Communicate and share ongoing experiences. Use this wiki to share and find cool tools. Meet up bi-weekly. Some will want to check in weekly with Sarah and/or Michael.

Which students get which computer? are they private? Is there a class list? Assign computers to kids. Post list on inside door of cart--who has what machine!

How do we get the kids to learn about the laptops? Orientation on network, 1 period Orientation on laptops, 1 period Training in software as needed for projects and assignments.

Who is in charge of teaching kids the programs? How much is going to happen in technology time? There will be some teaching during technology time. There will also be teaching within classes as projects come up that need different tools.

How do we schedule when we will have the laptops? We will place a calendar clipboard on the COW. Check to see the 6th graders' schedule and write in when you will be using the laptops.

When will we be able to access the files that live on the server? As soon as the our network administrator works out a problem we are having. Probably by the end of the week.

How and when can we access Sarah and Michael's time? Could there be a regular "check in" time? We can schedule regular "check in times" based on each teacher's schedule. Sarah and Michael teach 11:17--12:00 MS 5th period each day. Michael is here M-R, 10:30 to 3:30. Sarah is available every day, M-F. We are here to help you--use our help! :)

Where should our own laptops be kept if we don't take home? Either on the carts or at home. Or, lock in a cabinet.