Created 3/23/06 Revised 6/2/2010 Office of Information, Technology and Accountability 1 Mobile Cart...

Created 3/23/06 Revised 6/2/2010

Office of Information, Technology and Accountability1

Mobile Cart Training



While Waiting (Do Now)~

How many computers in a cart? Should the cart be plugged at all times?

Why or Why not

Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship

Student Learning and Academic Performance

1. Digital Access: full electronic participation in society2. Digital Literacy: the process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology3. Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information

School Environment and Student Behavior

4. Digital Security & Safety: electronic precautions to guarantee safety/physical well-being in a digital technology world5. Digital Etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or procedure6. Digital Rights and Responsibilities: those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world

Student Life Outside the School Environment

7. Digital Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods8. Digital Health and Wellness: physical and psychological well-being9. Digital Law: rights and restrictions

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Digital Citizenship Links:

www.digitalcitizenship.net www.digitalcitizenshiped.com/

Curriculum.aspx www.netsmartz.org http://cybersmart.org/ www.bpscybersafety.org/index.html www.staysafeonline.info/

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Standard Addressed

Standard 1: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and

applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.

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How is this cart different from a desktop?

• Each laptop runs on one or two batteries *Two Battery units do not have the CD player attached but you can remove a battery and add the CD player

• It’s connected to the network via wireless network cards

• It must be recharged regularly

• You aren’t ‘tethered’ to a table when you’re using the computer



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Parts of the Laptop Cart



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Locks You need both keys in the

locks to unlock and open the door

Be sure to lock the cart and keep the keys on “your person” after distributing laptops

Lock the cart and remove the keys when the laptops aren’t being used

Do not move carts with keys in locks



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Power The main power cord from the cart should be connected

at all times.

Each laptop has a power supply which attaches to the laptop via a thin cable with the connector.

Another cable plugs into the power strip inside the cart.

PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH EITHER OF THESE CABLES IN THE CART DOORS.

Be sure to turn the cart off (red button on back of cart) before unplugging it from the wall.



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Batteries (2 battery units) Batteries are located on the

underside of the laptop with the releases shown in the figure below

You should not need to remove a battery except to ‘swap-out’ the right battery for the CD Rom when you wish to use a CD in some older mobile carts



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Swap out drives (2 battery units)

The CD Rom resides in the right hand battery port when you need to use a CD

The laptop with only one battery will not run nearly as long as it will with two batteries



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Screens Each laptop has a flat screen THAT

SHOULD NOT BE TOUCHED. Use only a small amount of rubbing

alcohol, like what is used for eyeglasses. The caution is to make sure that the cloth is not soaked and that liquid gets into the keyboard, it will destroy the laptop.

If you want to clean the keyboard, please use a cloth and do not spray directly on top the keyboard as you will destroy the computer. Do not spray the screen, the keyboard or any other part of the computer, always make sure your cloth is damp and then you clean the computer. When in doubt, “check with the manufacturer!”



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Printers The laser printer on the

cart is black and white only.

Schools should create a printer use policy.

Schools are responsible for replacing the toner cartridge in the printer.



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Wireless Hub

The wireless hub maintains contact with each wireless laptop only in the schools that do not have wireless throughout the building.

The closer it is to the laptop, the signal will be stronger.



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What is the signal range?

About 200’ with no obstacles in the way. If you have heavy furniture, room dividers or other barriers in the room, signal strength will be compromised.



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When to lock and when to not lock?

What happens during a split lunch? During a fire drill?

Assembly?



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Saving Worko Students must save their work for later use in their specific

folder, if they save it on the desktop it will not be there when they return.

o Generic passwords will not allow students or teachers to save work.



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Please put the laptops in their proper slots in the cart

Cart 1

Laptop 1



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Open and close the doors so as not to crimp or break the wires



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Handling the Cart

Keep the cart plugged into the wall at all times

If you do need to unplug the cart to move it, press the power button on the back of the cart before you unplug it

The cart is heavy and needs to be pushed very carefully and in control at all times



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Handling the laptop

Have students carry the laptops with two hands Show them how to open and close the laptops Make sure they go to the start button and select

SHUT DOWN Then tell them not to close the cover until the

screen is completely black! Otherwise, other students can log in using their ID number



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Adding peripherals

Speakers Headphones Projectors Televisions



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IM, audio, video issues:

•IM/Chat rooms fascinate students

•They may open a chat room and minimize it when you approach

•Always check the applications bar (bottom of the screen) to see what’s open but hidden

•Audio can make presentations more interesting but should be used judiciously

•Video AND audio take up a lot of disk space!



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Who will take responsibility for the carts? This differs in each building.

Some Instructional Technology teachers assist in managing cart sign-outs.

Some media specialists manage cart sign-outs.

Get to know this person whoever it is!



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Usage and Repair Logs

Maintain the carts.

Provide information in case of damage or theft.

Keep carts operational.



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Updates

•There will be a message on the computer screen regarding updates. If this appears, allow the computer to update, it may need to install antivirus updates* or any number of other important updates. It will state at the completion you need to reboot, please all the reboot.

•A virus is a software program designed to infect, destroy or interfere with a computer or software program.



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How To Get OITA Support

http://www.sps.springfield.ma.us/



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Teacher ChecklistWhen beginning a lesson…

Plug Internet cable into drop only if you do not have wireless or if you need to print.

Plug in power and turn on cart

Unlock the carts

Properly disconnect the power supply from each laptop

Ensure students have logged in successfully with username and passwords.

Scan laptops for any damages

Check to see that each laptop works properly and that it connects to the internet



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Teacher ChecklistWhen ending a lesson… Make sure each laptop is shut down properly and the

screen is black before students close the lid.

Check the laptop for any signs of damage, especially the keypad.

Note any damage in the usage/repair log.

Put laptops away with the power supply plugged in properly. Ensure that no wires are hanging in the way of the cart doors.

Lock the cart.



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Enjoy using the Laptops!!

If you would like additional assistance please contact your School Instructional Technology Specialist or the District Instructional Specialists:http://www.sps.springfield.ma.us/tech/it/staff.asp





Resources: ISTE Publications, Digital Citizenship in

Schools by Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey, copyright 2007, ISBN No: 978-1-56484-232-9.

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