The document provides instructions and guidelines for teachers regarding the rollout and use of netbooks in their classrooms. It outlines that the netbooks are school property and should be treated carefully. Teachers are instructed to carry the netbooks safely, plug them in to charge overnight, and avoid putting stickers or liquids on them. The document reviews important buttons like the wifi button and ports, introduces software programs, provides troubleshooting tips, and describes a small group exploration activity for teachers to learn about the netbook programs.

1. Netbook Rollout 2011

2. Organization

3. Procedures

4. The Netbooks are property of District 123. They are a privilege.

5. The Netbooks will not leave your classroom.

6. You can carry your Netbook safely around your classroom by always holding your with a closed lid and two hands. No Yes No

7. Netbooks are taken out for use each day from your classroom cabinet. You do not need to charge your Netbooks during the day.

8. At the end of each day, you will plug your Netbook back into the charger. Look for the orange light to make sure it’s plugged in securely. /Users/pkeiner/Pictures/IMG_2356.JPG

9. Each tray in the Netbook cabinet holds 2 computers. One side of the cabinet is even numbers and other side is odd.

10. Netbook Safety

11. Place no stickers, markers, pens, or pencils on your Netbook.

12. Do not clean the Netbooks with harmful sprays. Only use cleaners that are meant for electronics.

13. Important Buttons and Ports

14. This is the wifi button on the Netbook. If it is orange, you are not online. Be careful not to touch it when you are typing. Otherwise, you may be kicked off the network. On Off

15. Ports- Side 1 USB Port Headphone Monitor Port

16. Ports-Side 2 USB ports Power Switch Media Card Reader

17. Software Introduction Click the link below to watch the screencast: http://www.screencast.com/t/of3BCkHZ

18. Trouble Shooting Problems

19. What if my power button vanishes? Don’t worry. When it is time to shut down, pull the power switch towards you. Then you will see this screen that will allow you to click shutdown.

20. If I put in a USB drive, where will it show on the screen? In Files and Folders

21. What if my icons in my task bar double? Don’t worry! Having double icons in your tool bar will not hurt your computer. Continue to work on your computer.

22. How can I see scrollbars on my web page? Double click the task bar.

23. How can I exit a program if there is no quit button? Click the escape button. Watch this video on how to use the escape button. http://www.screencast.com/t/M9KPmIOWlH

24. Exploration Activity

25. Small Group Exploration Activity MISSION Groups: 2 or 3 people Time: 10 minutes Task: Explore one program your teach assigns to your group Answer the questions on slide 27

26. Software on the Netbooks Programs LibreOfficeImpress LibreOffice Draw LibreOffice Calc LabrinthMindMapping LibreOffice Writer Banshee Tux Typing Tux Math Program Scratch Google Earth Audacity Cheese Take ScreenShot Gbrainy Appearance Sound Recorder

27. Answer the following questions during your small group exploration 1. What is the name and purpose of group’s program? Name a class in school where this program could be used. Teach us one or two functions of your program.

28. Present your findings to the class. Follow along with your laptop as your peers present.

29. Thank you for paying attention. Please take time to ask questions.