Using Netbooks in the Classroom

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

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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