Section outline


  • Overview of the course


    • Tech rules and procedures.

      • Sit quietly until you know what's expected of you.

      • Turn your station box over if you have a problem. (i.e. an attention signal for student to indicate they are having a computer issue.)

      • Never touch another student's computer.


      • Keep your hands off the keyboard and mouse until you know what we're doing. When kids start messing around as soon as they sit down, they invariably end up somewhere other than where they need to be, and they probably aren't listening to instructions.

      • Work quietly and stay on task. Make every effort to do your best.

      • Spell-check and proofread before printing. 

      • Get permission if you want to use the Internet for anything other than the day's assignment. (I have a brightly colored card to give students who have permission.)

      • Leave your workspace the way you'd like to find it. This means exit all applications, close the server connection, and put any removable media where it belongs.

      • Respect the hardware and software.

      • Have only necessary applications open and active.

      • Read the instructions on the computer screen before asking for help

      • Stay out of other people's files.

      • Log off when you're finished.



      • Do not alter anything on the desktop or hard drive.

      • Store documents in the same way. 

      • If you finish assignments or have extra computer time, work on other school projects.



       

      • Use only the "safe surf" search engines posted on the bulletin board.

      • Access only teacher-bookmarked files.

      • Do not install any programs without the teacher's permission.

      • Don't eat or drink near the computers.

      •  Ask for help if you don't understand something.

       

      •  follow established log-on procedures.

      • Respect yourself -- use only your log-on name and password.

      • Get organized -- be ready to use your time wisely.

      • Respect others -- use only your machine.

      • Report malfunctions and glitches -- it saves time and energy.

      • Take responsibility for your actions -- clean up your site, log-off  and leave the station ready for the next person to use.

      AN ACROSTIC!

      Finally, Jennifer Wagner, technology coordinator at Crossroads Christian School, in Corona, California, provided this acrostic, sure to make following the rules a little easier and a lot more fun!

      Come to class with clean hands.
      Operate the equipment properly.
      Make sure you listen to directions.
      Push your chair in when you are done.
      Use your inside voice.
      Touch the keyboard lightly.
      Eat and drink outside the computer lab.
      Remember to take your printouts with you.

      Learn something new each time you come to the lab.
      Always work toward your best, not your neighbors' best.
      Be careful handling CD's.

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