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Laptop Management

1) Mobile laptop carts contain labeled laptops and shelves for storage and distribution. Teachers should lock wheels, know identifying cart numbers, and supervise student movement of carts. 2) Teachers plug in carts to power laptops and connect to WiFi. Students are assigned individual laptop numbers that teachers track via clipboard. 3) Teachers review proper laptop handling including three-point carry and clearing workspaces. Any damage should be reported immediately. Teachers troubleshoot issues using provided guides and submit tech requests if needed.

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Laptop Management

1) Mobile laptop carts contain labeled laptops and shelves for storage and distribution. Teachers should lock wheels, know identifying cart numbers, and supervise student movement of carts. 2) Teachers plug in carts to power laptops and connect to WiFi. Students are assigned individual laptop numbers that teachers track via clipboard. 3) Teachers review proper laptop handling including three-point carry and clearing workspaces. Any damage should be reported immediately. Teachers troubleshoot issues using provided guides and submit tech requests if needed.

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REDLANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Stored in a secure room, the keys travel


with the cart, but should not be stored
with the cart
Lock the wheels when not in use
Each cart has an identifying number
Schools can personalize their carts, however,
when Tech Svcs is called regarding a problem or
repair, they will need to know the number of the
cart
Example: Cart 2, Laptop 17

* No students allowed to move the cart


without teacher supervision
* Make sure doors are locked before
moving
* Plug in the cart as soon as
you bring it into your room
(Cat 5 cord and power cord)
The wireless internet (Wi-Fi) is
powered through the cart and
needs time to warm up
Unplugged cart= no Internet

The laptops and mobile cart shelves are


labeled. Keeping the laptops in their proper
slots reduces the time it takes to distribute
laptops
Assign a specific number
to a student to keep track of use
Keep a clipboard or
roll sheet to keep track
of the laptop number

Options:
1. Teacher may place laptops on desks before
students arrive (if time allows)
2. Teacher may call students up and hand each
student a laptop
3. Students may remove laptops from the cart
under teacher supervision

Transfers data onto the network (usually


blue, but can be various colors)

Cat 5

Provides power to the laptops for


charging

Power Cord

Regardless of the option you choose, ensure


that cords are handled carefully
Cat 5 cable (i.e. the blue cable or the Ethernet
cable) is the most delicate because of a clip that
must be pinched gently to disconnect it from the
laptop.
The power cord is the black cord in the back,
which must be pulled straight out from the laptop
Teachers may unplug these cords before students
remove laptops from the cart to ensure cords are
protected from any damage.

How to carry the laptop:


Use a three point hold.

Hold with
two hands
and laptop
against
body for
stability
NEVER walk
with an
open laptop!

Keep a clear desk. Setting the laptop on top


of paper/books increases the risk of it falling
onto the floor
Set the laptop onto the desk with two hands
Avoid touching the computer screen
Clean hands mean cleaner laptops
No food or drinks, not even water!

DO NOT
Do not spray cleaner
directly onto screen
(apply to cloth first)
Do not use your
sleeve/clothing item
Do not use alcohol or
ammonia-based
cleaners
Do not press hard

Instead
Use a soft, lint-free,
clean cloth
Clean by gently
moving in a circular
motion
Make sure the
monitor is dry before
closing

Each laptop cart will contain


Computer Use Rules
Teachers/staff will go over the
rules with students
Decide when you want students to open the
laptop:
Pros for opening immediately: Students log in
promptly and can begin their work
Cons for opening immediately: Students log in
and begin surfing the Internet, making it harder to
get them to refocus

Ask students to report any damage


to laptop as soon as possible.
A log
should be kept by teacher.
Adopt a process
to keep students
focused on you
and on learning
Lids closed - Keep the lid closed or close it. This
will require students to log in again
45 it This will keep the
laptop awake and students
logged in. (Brings the focus
back to the teacher)

Ensure that students shut down the


computer and wait until the screen
is
dark before closing the lid
If the lid is closed before the laptop
is completely logged off, it will lock the
computer on that users account
Use the three-point carry
No one leaves until all laptops are accounted for
Be careful when sliding the laptops back into their
mobile cart slots. If inserted carelessly, it can
cause major damage to the keyboard and the
screen

*Ensure that all laptops are


accounted for and in their
corresponding numbered
slots inside the cart
* Ensure that all laptops are plugged in
Power cables
Cat 5 cables
Make sure the carts are plugged in. (Dead
laptops are frustrating and disruptive.)

A troubleshooting Cheat Sheet will be


provided and posted on each cart.
Teachers should familiarize themselves with the
common issues and how to solve them.
E.g., Holding Ctrl+ + or - zooms in or out on a
website. Or, a screen image that has been flipped
upside down can be fixed by holding Crtl+Alt+arrow
up key

Desktop backgrounds, icons, etc., may


not be altered by students! Document
any laptop numbers where changes
have been made.

Keep

student log-in information on


hand, especially after school vacations
or long periods of non-use
The more you use the laptops in class
the more familiar you and your
students will become.
If the laptop still doesnt work after
performing troubleshooting tips, fill out
a Tech Help request form

There will be times when things dont


work properly. Have a back-up plan
Review the troubleshooting pages
Students may not be as familiar with
laptop care as we think they are
Take the time up front to train your
students. Dont wait until something
goes wrong.

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