Hardware

=Laptop Carts and Projectors =

 Do you feel uncomfortable using the projector or laptop cart in your classroom? Then this workshop is for you. Learn how to be comfortable using the laptop carts and setting up and using a projector in your classroom, learn basic troubleshooting strategies and how you can enhance instruction.

Laptop Cart
**Topic**:Laptop Carts **Workshop Length:** 1 Hour **Workshop Materials:** Computer Lab or Laptops, Projector **Max Number Of Participants:** 15 **Short Description:** In this workshop, participants will learn how to setup, trouble shoot common problems and gain some ideas on how to use the laptop lab in your curriculum. **Goals Of Workshop:** Participants will  1. know how to access and set up a the laptop lab  2. know how to trouble shoot common problems with laptop lab set ups  3. receive and brainstorm ideas on using the laptop lab in their curriculum

**Format of Workshop:** hands on, discussion, demonstration, project based **Alignment with District Goals:** This workshop supports the 2006-2009 Salem School District Technology Plan by matching the skills gained to the following technology plan goals.

All teachers will use technology to improve instruction and student assessment. Literacy represents the ability to responsibly employ appropriate technology to access, process, and communicate information. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Students and Staff will:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Teaching and Learning Goals **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Teachers and administrators will use technology to collect and analyze student assessment data
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Literacy Goals **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Demonstrate basic technology operations and concepts
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Effectively express ideas using suitable media

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Projector Cart
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Topic:**Projector Carts <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Workshop Length:** 1 Hour <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Workshop Materials:** Computer Lab or Laptops, Projector <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Max Number Of Participants:** 15 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Short Description:** In this workshop, participants will learn how to setup, trouble shoot common problems and gain some ideas on how to use the laptop lab in your curriculum. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Goals Of Workshop:** Participants will <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 1. know how to access and set up a the Projector Cart <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 2. know how to trouble shoot common problems with Projector Cart set ups <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 3. receive and brainstorm ideas on using the laptop lab in their curriculum

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Format of Workshop:** hands on, discussion, demonstration, project based <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alignment with District Goals: This workshop supports the 2006-2009 Salem School District Technology Plan by matching the skills gained to the following technology plan goals.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">All teachers will use technology to improve instruction and student assessment. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Literacy represents the ability to responsibly employ appropriate technology to access, process, and communicate information. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Students and Staff will:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Teaching and Learning Goals **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Teachers and administrators will use technology to collect and analyze student assessment data
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Literacy Goals **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Demonstrate basic technology operations and concepts
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Effectively express ideas using suitable media

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Resources
=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Setting Up And Prepping The Lab and Your Lesson = <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Have you used the laptops yourself? Make sure you are familiar with the laptops. Where is the cart stored, where is the sign up sheet, how do I turn them on, how do I set them up, how do we log in? These are all questions you should have answers to before you use the lab. Does the web site you plan on using need a “plug in”. Is it installed on the computer? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. What will be the classroom procedure? If you don’t’ want chaos to occur you will need a procure when you bring in the laptops. Who will hand them out? What are the classroom rules regarding computer use? <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. What is your lesson? A word of advice. Don’t send your kids out on “the Internet to do research.” Grades 6 and under I recommend you PROVIDE web sites and skip the search step. If word processing, spreadsheet making or creating PowerPoints make sure students focus on “content first and making it pretty after.” What do students do when they are done? Where are they going to print or save their work? =<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Troubleshooting Common Problems = <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. It was working before, why not now? When it was working before, but not working now the best and number one solution to this problem is RESTART THE COMPUTER. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 2. Is the Internet Down? Before you assume the whole school does not have Internet connectivity lets take baby steps. Try another web site. Maybe the site you are visiting is done? Maybe the laptop’s wirless switch is off. Maybe the laptop is not connected to the wireless signal. If you checked these and still no web sites, try another machine. Is it happening elsewhere? If no one has connection, then yes it is your building, call the Information Technology Department. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 3. The laptop keeps turning off? The battery is probably dead. =<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ideas For Using The Lab = <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Basic: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">a. Word Processing <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">b. Researching on the web <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">c. Skill and Drill <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. Advance: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">a. Centers <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">b. PowerPoints <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">c. Spreadsheets <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">d. Virtual Field Trips <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">e. Roleplay