Rules for Computer LabRules for Computer Lab

Ms. Mercer Ms. Mercer Oak Ridge Elementary Oak Ridge Elementary

Fall 2008Fall 2008Licensed under Creative Commons (NC/SA/Attribute)Licensed under Creative Commons (NC/SA/Attribute)

Hi, I’m Ms. Mercer!Hi, I’m Ms. Mercer!

I’ve taught 10 years.I’ve taught 10 years. I love technology, and teaching!I love technology, and teaching! My goals:My goals:

To teach you how to use the To teach you how to use the computer effectively;computer effectively;

To help you think and learn;To help you think and learn; To help you do your best;To help you do your best; Having fun!Having fun!

Rule One

Treat the equipment and tools right, and they will treat you right. Be gentle and take care of them.

Rule Two

Do not share personal information online. Don't use your full name (use your first name and initial).

Rule Three

Work on building a community, try to help and support others. If you don't have something nice to say, you shouldn't say it.

Rule Four

Always try to use language, spelling, and grammar appropriate (correct) for school.

Rule Five

Go only to online sites you are sent to. Always check before going somewhere that is not on a list of links from your teacher.

Do not print unless you have permission and only print one item.

Rules Six

If you change someone else's work

(like on a wiki or a group project) make sure it's to improve the work, not to be mean or take revenge.

Rule Seven

Get educated, get learning, but have fun while you're doing it.

Class ProceduresClass Procedures

When you get to classWhen you get to class When you get to the computersWhen you get to the computers When you are workingWhen you are working If you have a problemIf you have a problem Problems with other studentsProblems with other students Leaving classLeaving class Other stuffOther stuff

When you get to class

1. Stand in line, facing forward, hands at side or back, not touching others;

2. If your teacher has you line up by numbers, you should be in number order;

3. Come in silently when Ms. Mercer tells you to, and go to the computer you are directed to by Ms. Mercer.

When you get to the computers

1. Keep the monitor (the screen) off and wait for instructions;

2. Listen to what Ms. Mercer says, watch what she show you, and raise your hands if you have questions;

3. Wait for the magic word (shalom) to turn on your monitor;

4. Click on the icon (picture) for your grade level and start working.

Monitors and CPUs

ON

ON

When you are working

1. Put your red cup on top of your green cup if you have a question or problem;

2. This means I have a problem, and Ms. Mercer will come when she is free (not immediately), so keep working;

3. Follow directions, and our rules.

If you have a problem

• Put up a red cup on your monitor;• The bathroom is a privilege, ask before

you use it;• Trips to the nurse/office require visible

injury; • You can interrupt Ms. Mercer

immediately for a bleeding injury, but yelling is not acceptable and will not help, so stay calm.

How about problems with others?

• Use your class meetings to work these out;

• If there is an immediate danger, let Ms. Mercer know;

• We will have helpers, but until that time, stay in your seats, and wait for Ms. Mercer.

Leaving class1. Ms. Mercer will dismiss you, do not leave or

turn off computers until she directs you to.

2. Ms. Mercer will tell you if you should log-off or turn off the computers or the monitors.

3. You will stand up, line up by the sink. Face forward, hands at side or back, not touching others, and wait for your teacher to pick you up. You should be quiet in line.

4. Thank you for not touching the printers, my desk area!

Other Stuff

• Printing: Always make sure you have permission before you print.

• Headphone Splitters: Make sure you have permission, sign them out, and return when you are done with them.

• Front of the room: Stay out of the drawers and off the white boards unless you have permission.

• Headphones: Keep them plugged in.• Desktop: Don’t change the background photo;

this is a district rule.