Using Netbooks in the Classroom
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Using Netbooks in
the Classroom
Today’s Agenda Logging On
What is a Netbook? Hardware Overview
Instructional Uses and Classroom Management Tips
Windows 7 (in 5 minutes or less)
Using the Hand-In & Hand-Out
Explore Software Apps (if time permits)
Microsoft Office 2007 (if time permits)
Logging Out
Logging In
Login ProtocolsStaff login- assigned computer
User’s Network Account jwray
Staff login- other laptops or public computers
HCPSS\User’s Network Account
HCPSS\jwray
Student login- any teacher computer
INST\Student login(must be connected to server)
ES: INST\bw12s001MS: INST\12jdoeHS: INST\000000000
Student login- any student computer
Student login ES: bw13s001MS: 12jdoeHS: 000000000
Please log on to the netbook.
USERNAME: HCPSS\flast PASSWORD: your chosen pswd
This should match your
teacher laptop login
Student Login
Your school’s login protocol here.
Introduction to the
Netbook Hardware
Netbook Specs
Dell Netbook Latitude 2110
2 GB RAM (memory)
1.83 GHz (speed)
160 GB HD (storage)
Power Supply Pack
From left to right: 2 USB ports, Ethernet,
power, and lock
Right Side View
From left to right: Lock, VGA slot, vent, USB
port, microphone, headphones
Left Side View
From left to right: Indicator lights, vent, SD
card slot, vent
Front View
Troubleshooting: The signal indicator light
should be BLUE to indicate the netbook is accessing
the internet. If it is off click Fn + F6.
Power supply and removable battery
Troubleshooting: Make sure the battery
pack is clicked in tight to the back of the computer.
Two Netbooks occupy each slot. Be sure to slide the left Netbook in further than the right one. This staggering
allows both computers to fit nicely into the slot.
NetBook CartMake sure that when you return the cart, it looks like
this.
Best Practices
for Managing
Mobile Labs
Assign Computers
Lost work may be saved!
Student preferences do not travel with the accounts.
Teachers should make an effort to assign computer numbers to students for each project or for the school year.
Class JobsEach teacher can assign a “Tech Helper” who is in charge of plugging in computers, wrapping cords, double checking that each laptop is in the assigned spot, collecting headphones, checking the printer tray for paper, etc.
Please also remember to plug in the cart when you return it to the media center or another classroom so it can charge overnight!
Software
Software Audacity
FlipShare
Inspiration 9
Kidspiration 3
Photo Story 3
Windows Movie Maker
Google Earth
iTunes
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
Picasa 3
Web Browsers (Firefox & Explorer)
The Office ButtonWhen you click the Office Button , you see the same basic commands available on the File menu in earlier releases of Microsoft Office to open, save, and print your file.
Ribbons (once known as toolbars)
As in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, The Ribbon replaces traditional menus which had become increasingly cluttered as more features and commands were added.
The Ribbon commands are organized into tabs that group related commands together.
Within each ribbon, commands are grouped into sub groups making them easier to locate and access.
Introduction to Windows
7
Function (Fn) F8 - projection on screen Function (Fn) arrow up/down -
brighten/dim screen Function (Fn) F11 - print entire screen
or (Fn) + Alt + F11 for current window Use the Snipping Tool in the Start
Menu (captures a screen shot & allows for annotation)
Zoom - Windows Key and + or –
Netbook Keyboard Shortcuts
Disable Tapping Feature on the
Trackpad The standard default for the trackpad is
set "Tap to Click." Change settings by: Clicking the up arrow - Hide in the
taskbar at the bottom right Click the Dell Touchpad icon Touchpad Properties -> Touchpad
Settings Uncheck Tap to Click -> Apply -> OK
Start Menu
Applications/Programs
You can also enter the program name in the Search field.
Applications/Programs
When you hover over an application on the taskbar, it expands so
you can choose the window to
open.
Documents Pictures & Music
Different names and look; same function
Snap
Use Snap to place Windows side by side to drag and drop. Drag a window either left or right until a “ghost” shadow appears. Drop to Snap into place. Repeat on the opposite side for another window.
Hand-In & Hand-Out
Computer
This is where you will find your Hand-In and Hand-Out folders, your Network folder, the Campus folder, and any removable devises you have plugged in. To access any of these, just double click.
Creating Links in Hand-Out
(see handout for details)
Using the windows side of your, access the link, drag the link to your desktop, and place the link in your handout folder.
Add links to a Word document (from windows or mac). Make sure the links are active.
Use a site like weebly, diigo, or your class website to collect links over time.
** If a student bookmarks a page it will only appear on that computer; student preferences do not travel.
Logging Out & Shutting
Down
Shut-down & Restart
To Shut down (save work first) Start Menu -> Shut down To Restart
Start Menu -> Restart To Sleep
Start Menu -> Sleep…
Make sure the OS has completely shut down before shutting the lid (black screen)
Pressing the power button should be last resort
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