Expectations

Computer Lab Monitoring Basics
 * 1) Assign computers in the lab based on the number on the monitor. Keep a list of who sat where.
 * 2) Have students take a look at their machine and report ANYTHING that is out of place, missing keys, scratches, missing stickers, decorative pieces, etc. The student will be held accountable for anything wrong with the computer that they did not report.
 * 3) During class walk around the room and be sure to pay attention to any open programs on the task bar or multiple tabs on Internet Explorer to make sure they are on task.
 * 4) Students should be actively monitored at all times while they are in the lab.
 * 5) Students should only be working on what you have assigned. Do not allow them to play internet games not directly related to YOUR curriculum. These games open us up to viruses and eat up the bandwidth needed for classwork.
 * 6) At the end of each period have student log off of their computer (last class of the day should shut down) and clean up the area around their desktop.
 * 7) Before dismissing the students, walk the classroom one more time to check that everything is in place.
 * 8) At the end of the day turn in seating charts to Robin's box.

Laptop Monitoring Basics
 * 1) Assign laptops based on the number on the laptop. Keep a list of who used which one.
 * 2) Students should come a few at a time to get the laptops out of the cart. All cables should be tucked into each slot and not left hanging out of the cart.
 * 3) Have students take a look at their laptop and report ANYTHING that is out of place, missing keys, scratches, missing stickers, decorative pieces, etc. The student will be held accountable for anything wrong with the computer that they did not report.
 * 4) Students should sit so you can see the monitor easily.
 * 5) Students should be actively monitored at all while they are using laptops.
 * 6) During class walk, around the room and be sure to pay attention to any open programs on the task bar or multiple tabs on Internet Explorer to make sure they are on task.
 * 7) Students should only be working on what you have assigned. Do not allow them to play internet games not directly related to YOUR curriculum. These games open us up to viruses and eat up the bandwidth needed for classwork.
 * 8) At the end of each period have students shut down their laptop and a few at a time should return the laptop to the proper slot on the cart. Each laptop should be plugged in and all cords tucked away.
 * 9) Before the class leaves, check the cart to verify that all machines are accounted for, plugged in and cables are properly stored. (Note: You can have a student do this for you.)
 * 10) On your last day of laptops, turn in the following to Robin: 1. List of who used which laptop 2. List of laptop issues