What is an iBook and why are we sending it home?

Introduction by Mr. Lister

Digital Discovery Goals

To provide the students with the tools and the inquiry skills needed to learn in the 21st century.

To provide a classroom experience that does not have walls

General Rules

Check for homework assignments

Make sure the laptop is used in a central family area where there is supervision

Make sure laptop is in a secure location at all times

Do not take the laptop to other locations

Sign out

Computers will be signed out for the remainder of the school year

Laptops will go home on specific days to be determined by the classroom teacher

Laptops will not be taken home on weekends

Parent Expectations

Laptops will be returned the next day fully charged

If laptops are not returned parents will be called and the parent will immediately bring the laptop to school

2 strikes rule - After the second time the parent will forfeit the student’s right to take home the laptop

Student Expectations

Treat the laptop with respect

Follow the school rules at home

Know where your laptop is at all times

Do not take it to other locations

Use it to complete homework assignments

Use it responsibly

Laptop Basic Rules

Laptop stays in case until it arrives home

No playing with laptop at the YMCA,on the bus or at the bus stop

No food or drinks near laptop

No siblings playing with computer

Computer must stay at the primary residence while at home

Damages and Responsibilities

IF the ibook gets stolen while in your possession it should be reported to the local Police and the school authorities. A police report will need to be created. It would be your responsibilty to pay for the $100.00 deductable.If the ibook gets damaged while in your possession it should be reported immediately to school authorities. The laptops are insured with $100.00 deductable. It would be your responsibilty to pay for the deductable.If you as the parent or guardian would rather that the laptop NOT be brought home you have the right to deny that privilege.

Passwords

Site Address login passwordlaptop login

E-Harcourt http://www.eharcourtschool.com/

FCAT Explorer http://fcatexplorer.com/

Riverdeep http://rdhome2.pinellas.k12.fl.us

Gaggle(email) http://gaggle.net

Nettrekker http://school.nettrekker.com/frontdoor/ perkins4 fourth* Brainpop http://www.brainpop.com/ perkinses student

*Library Information http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us/lmt/resources.htmlResources

Internet Security

We are using Content Barrier to filter the internetA log of web sites that are visited is keptIf you go to a web site that should be blocked please let us knowItunes store is available, but you cannot not download anythingChatting is not allowedSocial web sites are blocked

Suggestions for Use at HomeResearch using World BookWriting assignments using WordWorking on Presentations using PowerpointMultimedia presentation using imovieGarageband for podcasting and making musicIF online access is available RiverdeepFcatexplorerEharcourt.com – online math bookSearches using Nettrekker (not google)Trackstar assignmentsQuia assignmentsOnline typing programshttp://www.computerlab.kids.new.net/keyboarding.htm

Troubleshooting

Please contact Ann Smith for help ****best way****email smithann@pcsborg in the subject line please put the word “laptop” Phone 727-893-2117 x115 during school hoursCall and schedule an appointmentCheck the wiki for how to’s and general infomrationhttp://perkinselementary.pbwiki.com/Digital+DiscoveryAsk your child for help

Handouts

Parent Contract

Ibook basics

Setting up for the Internet- location

Directions for configuring Internet Browsers- Safari and Firefox- next 2 slides

Pop-Up Window Blocker for Safari Web Browser

Safari has a built in Pop-up window

blocker. This will sometimes need to be

turned off to allow programs to run

correctly.

Click the word Safari, then click Block Pop-Up Windows. If there is a check next to this line then the Pop-Up

Blocker is on.

Pop-Up Window Blocker for Firefox Web Browser

Firefox also has a built in pop-up blocker. To access it you will need to click on the word Firefox, select preferences to open the preference panel. Make sure the content tab is clicked on and then check or uncheck the box next to Block Pop-up Blocker

When you are at home and try to connect to the internet and come up with this message here is what to do:

Click on the airport signal.

Make sure your home network is checked. If you have WEP you will need your password.

If you are hard wiring to a Ethernet line you simply need to plug this into your Ethernet port.

From the apple in the upper left hand corner select system preferences. When the window opens select Network.

Make sure your on airport or ethernet (if hard wired). Then click the advanced tab

In the advanced panel make sure everything is UNCHECKED.

Click OK or Apply and you are ready to start surfing!

Turning the proxy off in Firefox

Open the preferences in firefox

Go to the settings and choose

Question and Answers

Notes