Mann+Middle


 * Gearing up for the distribution of netbooks**
 * How will the netbooks be distributed?
 * Librarian: will check out like a text book,
 * ? What about responsibility of charging the netbooks? Students, if they are not charged then students will need to use thin client


 * If you do not have a library tech, who will be responsible for ensuring the netbooks are checked out via Destiny?
 * Where will the netbooks be distributed?
 * In library
 * Will a copy of student IDs be placed in the bags? How will this happen? (Will copies of student ID's be ordered from the company?)
 * Please return to Mann Middle School label/ tag
 * Bag set up/ velcro (place on the edges, Student ID's go in front, may need to order additional ID's, (print and laminate)
 * bags to be bar coded? yes, no
 * Who will place the netbooks and power cords in the computer bags for distribution (to be delivered to your site on date TBD)?
 * Librarian to visit classrooms and scan computers
 * Home room class will assemble bag, computer


 * Will your site be putting the power cords in Destiny? (This can be done via the barcode already on them.)
 * yes, Librarian will scan the power cords.
 * What netbooks will you be using as loaner netbooks (w/ loaner written on them) for students to use if their netbooks are being repaired? Where will these be housed?
 * extra netbooks will be used as loaners, to be checked out in case of repairs needed for original, to be left in class if simply left original at home.
 * will use room 206 cart for loaners.
 * Where will you be getting the netbooks for rooms where the teacher teaches 7th or 8th grade sections (and the 6th graders will be taking the class set home)?
 * Does not apply

**Home/School Connection**
 * When will you have parent nights? How many will you have?
 * Four to eight parent nights, aprox two per week for one month, so that all parents will have opportunity
 * If parents never come, they will be required to visit as a parent conference.
 * Tuesday/ Thursday evenings
 * When will parents sign the netbook loan agreements?
 * At the parent night
 * How will you introduce Parent Connect/Student Connect?
 * Flipchart presentation with vision statement
 * Zangle parents can see grades/ district can see parents access
 * find powerpoint on how to set up and communicate with the parents
 * What is your plan for students whose parents do not want the responsibility of a netbook?
 * Parents will be brought in for conference to overcome obstacles.
 * Student will be required to sort out how to accomplish school work, parent will sign off for this.

**Procedures**
 * What is the process for having a netbook repaired? What role does Mouse Squad play?
 * During third period, or after school on Tuesday/ Thursday
 * Tech support/ teacher support
 * Will Mouse Squad or your whole site be utilizing the in-house help ticket creation tool?
 * yes
 * What do students do during lunch, PE, etc. with netbooks?
 * classroom
 * How will your classrooms accommodate charging stations (6 powerstrips per room will be provided)?
 * teacher decides per room

**Training and Professional Development**
 * What does PD look like for your LOGO teachers (PBL, backwards design, PD separate from other staff members? Short days? by Content? How often?) Is PD for your LOGO teachers on your yearly calendar?
 * Weekly meetings, collab days, yes PD is on yearly calendar.
 * How will your site set up the expectations for netbook use with students?
 * Contracts for students
 * Teachers are expected to intergrate technology
 * How will you ensure that your site is meeting the requirements of the law that pertains to internet safety, cyberbullying, and copyright? How will teachers infuse this into their curriculum. (Kick-off assembly? Suggested curriculum?) For more info see [] (enrollment key = i21teacher)
 * Assembly
 * Embedded in curriculum
 * How will students be trained to switch from 3G to wireless?
 * Classroom instruction
 * How will students be trained on printing procedures? (Choosing the correct printer and only hitting print once)
 * Classroom instruction
 * How will teachers be trained to use Zangle rosters with Lanschool? Will Mouse Squad help with keeping the Lanschool lists up to date?
 * When information becomes available. Yes, Mouse Squad can help with updating Lanschool lists.