1	The Mobile Cart
2	EarthWalk Cart
3	Setting up Cart
4	VISD Cart Specs 30/31 laptops per Earthwalk cart 802.11b wireless Ethernet 1.8 GHz CPUs, Windows 98 or XP MS Office 2000 Internet Explorer CD drives standard External HD Floppy available
5	Requesting the Cart Specify date, time, duration on sign out sheet Specify classroom teacher and room number Is Ethernet operating in that classroom? What software will be needed?
6	Transporting the Cart Cart must be picked up & returned by the user Go slowly over bumps Allow sufficient lead time to pick up the cart & prepare it for use Two adults are required to move the cart – it’s heavy!
7	Connections
8	Setting up in the classroom Cart must be within cable length of Ethernet plug & power Connect ethernet cable in cart to wall plug or switch box, plug AC power cord into electricity, flip the cart on/off switch to on position
9	External Monitor Connections
10	Connecting IR Detector
11	Wireless Keyboard
12	Laptop Overview 1
13	Laptop Overview 2
14	Laptop Overview 3
15	Battery Bay
16	Using the Wireless (Basics) Unplug laptops from cart and distribute to students Students must place laptops flat on desk! (No walking around with them or walking around class after laptops are distributed) Ensure battery recharge at every 2hr -interval Printing goes to a networked printer on campus (check with Instructional Technologist on specific campus)
17	Using the Wireless - Logging In User Name: firstname lastname Students must use first & last name as it appears in VISD system Password: Students use ID#; Teachers use regular log-on password Domain: VISD For Windows 98 machines, cancel the next Windows logon screen
18	Using the Wireless (continued) Always instruct students to save work to designated folder. Set expectations – remind students that they are to only access sites specified in the activity Be aware of “Low Battery” alert – plug laptop into the power cord on cart, then replace battery Push the button on lower left front panel to “lock” position to prevent accidental Internet navigations
19	Using the Wireless (Security) Do not leave the classroom while the cart is in use If possible, have a staff member, Technology Assistant, or another teacher assist you while using the cart
20	The Smart Cart
21	Repacking the Cart Return each laptop to its numbered bay; plug power cables in to each computer Unplug Ethernet cables and power off before the cart is moved Document problems to enable proper troubleshooting by support staff
22	Class Preparation Try exercises out in advance and have realistic ideas about what students can do Prepare detailed handouts to guide novice students in the tasks you want them to accomplish Be prepared to work with students with limited computer literacy and limited software and Web knowledge Be Patient
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