Florence High School 1:1 Laptop Initiative

Parent TrainingJuly 2010

Noted Change

The noted change to printed student handbook indicated on signature page is in regards to fees…

The printed handbook does not contain the following replacement cost information:

Noted change continued

The replacement cost for a laptop is $531.29. Power adapter - $49.49

Battery - $97.49 Keyboard - $19.98 Screen - $129.98

Fees continued

The $50.00 insurance premium covers replacement costs after a $100 deductable has been met

Rules

It is now time to highlight some important parts of the AUP & Handbook.

Acceptable Use Policy - Highlights

The Dell Netbook is the property of Florence High School.

Use of the computer and the network is a privilege.

The Netbook is intended for educational use.

Students may be selected at random for netbook inspection by administrators.

School Property

You MAY NOT take your laptop off of school property until your parents have signed AUP and paid fees!

Doing so will result in suspension and possible criminal charges!

Parents, if you are paying fees tonight and signing form, your child may bring laptop home tomorrow!

Netbook labels

Labels on the netbook should not be removed. (Serial#, Service tag, Asset tag).

OTHER stickers or writing should not be applied to your netbook-this voids YOUR warranty.

Laptop Usage: Home Use

Follow the Acceptable Use Policy EVEN when at home.

Report any problems with your computer as soon as you return to school.

Laptop Usage: School Use

Recreational use only outside the school day. This is your personal computer, do not trade or share with

others or leave unattended. Keep your computer with you at all times! During PE, you

will be shown where to park your laptop.

Laptop Usage: School Use

Put it to “stand by” instead of turning it off between classes.

Bring your computer AND box/bag to school each day.

Charge your computer at home every evening.

Log-off your computer before leaving school.

Laptop Usage: General Use

Practice care and respect for the netbook.

ALWAYS use your carrying case. ALWAYS close netbook to carry. Use your laptop on a flat surface. Protect it from heat or cold.

Laptop Care

Do not put weight or pressure on netbook screen.

Do not put magnets on netbook or put items on keyboard before shutting the lid.

Do not put food or drinks near the netbook. Clean the screen with a SOFT, DRY cloth or

anti-static cloth.

Additional Cautions and Care

Your Netbook likes the same temperatures you do.

Theft Protection - treat as you would your iPod or cell phone

No pencils, pens or fingers on the LCD screen.

Close the lid on your Netbook when walking around with it.

Netbook Repairs

Only school based technicians are authorized to service and repair the netbook.

If technical difficulties occur, the hard drive may be reimaged. The school does not accept responsibility for the loss of any data due to reimage.

Depending on estimated repair time, loaner netbooks may be issued to the student.

Technology Use is a Privilege

Access to the internet at school and at home is protected by filtering software.

Willful damage or vandalism will result in legal or disciplinary action as well as repair or replacement charges.

Inappropriate use may result in loss of privileges as well as other disciplinary action.

Technology Use is a Privilege

Creation or transmission of material in violation of school district policy is prohibited, including copyrighted material, threatening or bullying, gang-related activities, or obscene material.

Illegal software will cause your netbook to be reimaged.

Questions?Next step, introduction to the Dell Latitude 2100 Netbook.

Dell Latitude 2100 Specifications

10.1 inch screen Light to carry but easy to see

No DVD/CD Drive 3 USB Ports 80 GB Hard Drive Wireless Networking Laptop Bag Must be Used External Monitor Capable

Power Source

Located on the right side.

Can be charged while in use.

Distribution

It is now time to hand out computers! When you receive your computer, make sure that the label on the computer box has YOUR name and ID number on it

Computer Box

Students will be using computer box to transport and store computer until parents have paid fees and signed AUP. Do not lose or damage computer box.

Laptop bags should be here next week.

Exercise 1

(Pass out computers)Remove computer from box Don’t open the cover yet. Don’t turn it on just yet. We’re going to look at items on the

OUTSIDE of the computer now.

Battery

Located on underside of Netbook. Charge can last as long as 6.5 hours

depending on use. Can be charged while in use. Takes about 2

hours to fully charge. When possible, leave plugged in to power

while in use. Never remove battery when laptop is turned

on or in Stand By.

Battery Power Management

Plug in to power outlet every night at home so batteries are fully charged the next morning (takes about 2 hours).

Ports – Both Sides of Your Netbook

USB ports Network port Power

USB portVGA port Mic port Headphone port

Time to start it up!Push the Power Button

When the Netbook boots up, it may boot up to the screen below. At this time, click on the “Switch User” button to start the initial login process.

Initial Login Process

The login screen will now look like the screen below. Click on “Other User”

Initial Login Process

The netbook screen will now look like the slide below. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys at this time.

Initial Login Process-Final Step

The netbook screen will now look like the slide below. Sign in with the user name and password your teacher gives you.

You are now logged in. Go ahead and click “OK” on the pop up screen.

Battery Charge Indicator

Wireless Network Indicator

First Time login

It may take several minutes for your computer to adjust settings when logging in for the first time. Please be patient and do not press any buttons.

Echalk

Echalk is a web based learning management system

http://fhs.fusdaz.orgOrhttp://www.florencegophers.org

Echalk enables you to: Stay in touch with teachers and other students

regarding class work.

Keep informed about upcoming school and classroom homework, assignments, projects, upcoming events, etc.

Store homework files and project materials for easy access from any computer connected to the Internet.

http://fhs.fusdaz.org

Your school’s homepage features important school news and announcements, upcoming events, faculty information, and school resources.

Benefits of Echalk

Teachers use eChalk Class Pages to provide anytime, anywhere access to homework assignments, project requirements, class materials, and announcements.

The Beginning of a New Adventure

You are now ready to start using your Netbook! Have fun! Try out some of the cool new

applications. Take really good care of your netbook!

Thank You For Attending

If you would like to pay a fee you may do so at this time by going to room 606 or 610