How to Use Computer Labs

NOTE:  Only teachers who've taken an OPEN LABS Greenbook OR who've participated in building-level lab trainings may use labs with students.

Resources

• How to Use Computer Labs - Printable explanation of all lab procedures and rules.   DRAFT 3/09 5/4/09
• How to Use Mobile Labs - Printable explanation of things that are unique to mobile labs.
• Mobile Lab PowerPoint with SmartSync Information
• Calendar - Schedule Lab Time - Use building level methods until electronic scheduling becomes available (apx. Feb 2010).
• Student Sign-Out Sheets for Mobile Labs (Assign laptops to students by number ONCE for the whole year.  Students use the same laptop for all sessions.)
• Lab Checklist - printable version for computer and mobile labs
• Trouble Shooting Mobile Labs
• Home Base for Mobile Labs - guidelines for Home Base Teachers

Acceptable Use Policy

Using SMART Sync Lab Management Software

Video Tutorials

Overview of Basics (2 min video)

Collaborate (2 min tutorial for TEACHERS) - how to send and monitor collaborative assignments and view students' submitted files

Collaborate (2 min video tutorial for STUDENTS) - how to complete the  individual and group portions of collaborative assignments

Print Resources

Using SMART Sync for the First Time (pdf)          

Monitoring Student Computers (pdf)

Controlling Student Computers (pdf)

Communicating & Sharing (pdf)

Collaborating (pdf)

Toolbars Reference Guide (pdf)