Mobile LabKick Off!

Mobile Lab

What’s that?! Show-n-tell Things to consider Group activity Q & A

What’s that?!

Mobile Lab Total computer lab in a box

Available for checkout For use in classroom, library, team

meetings, etc.

FZSD invested in one for all secondary schools Use for end of course exams (EOCs) Extend lessons and help students connect

Show-n-tell

Basics Security cabinet 30 laptops Network printer Wireless access to network & printer District logins

Show-n-tell (contd.)

Detail Exterior

Cart/docking station (heavy when loaded) Lock & key (take at checkout) Lexmark printer 3 cables & hooks for cable management 3 forms

Interior 30 DELL laptops (labeled) 30 docking stations (labeled) Hub Wireless router/access point Power strips on timer (to cycle charging)

Things to Consider

Primary use is EOCs (4/11 – 5/3)

Check out in all-or-none fashion

Managed & checked out by librarian Contact librarian to confirm availability &

schedule Librarian must be present at check out (to

scan code) Teacher must return before end of day Scheduling through Microsoft Outlook to

come…

Things to Consider (contd.)

Processes (3 forms available) Teacher Check-out Student Accountability Issues List

Cables/Connection Power to wall (i.e. not power strip) Yellow network cable to wall (unplug your cable) Blue network cable to PC (optional, unplug

yours)

Things to Consider (contd.)

Time frames Schedule 1+ week in advance (librarian or Outlook) Request special software 2+ weeks in advance (IT Workorder) Allow 5+ min. travel time with cart

Arrange pick up with librarian (or consider 6th hr. in library) Allow 5-10 min. for student check out + 5-10 for student check

in Allow 2-5 min. for laptops to boot + 2-5 to shut down

NOTE: Time frames will improve with teacher/student practice. Updates might delay startup/shutdown. Recommend test.

Things to Consider (contd.)

Use Test in library

Or trial run in classroom before long project

Train students before use Accountability sheet, carrying, opening laptop,

startup/showdown procedures, etc.

Log issues immediately on Issues Sheet Provide to librarian to review/enter IT Workorder

Turn in forms to Robin on delivery Student Accountability & Issues List

Group Activity

Power on laptop Open IE browser Browse to

http://edtechshare.wikispaces.com Click “Mobile Lab” link on left to explore

Free mobile lab resources Copy of this kick-off presentation Copies of forms & more…

Visit other commonly used websites, software, etc.

Q & A

Questions Suggestions