John Case Ohio Hi-Point Career Center

John CaseOhio Hi-Point Career Center

Lessons Learned from a

1:1 Laptop Program

Lesson #1Never lose sight of why we are doing this!

Lesson #2Selecting quality hardware is very important!

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Lesson #3A quality laptop bag is also important.

Lesson #4Become friends with law enforcement

Lesson #5A solid image will save your donkey!

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Lesson #6No amount of PD is ever enough!

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Lesson #7A Learning Management System (LMS) is a MUST!MoodleSakaiInstructure CanvasBlackboardANGEL Learning

Lesson #8Ensure your helpdesk is available to studentsMust be available when students have problemsWalk-in, E-mail, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

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Lesson #9Do you have enough helpdesk staff to handle the load?

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Lesson #10Automate whatever you can!Dell KBoxGroup PolicyNiniteAntivirus updates

Virtualization?

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Lesson #11Figure out how to get these things fixed, before they show up in your office.

You need a reliable repair partner!

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Lesson #12Don't neglect your infrastructure

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