Tool #8

I learned many things about the Netbook:


Here are some examples:


1)  I can connect the Netbooks to my Activboard to show the class something


2)  There are 3 USB ports.


3)  They have a microphone port and a headphone jack.


4)  The network connector connects me to the SBISD network, and the tools are in the netbook cart.


I already have two iPads at home as well as an iTouch and a few iPods.  I even have an iPhone 4 and an Apple TV!  Therefore, I did not learn anything new about the Apple products except the bit about locking the screen so that it doesn't move with you.  That will be useful to use with the students when they are using it for projects, research, etc.


Managin the Netbooks, the iPad2s and the iTouches


I can assign students to certain netbooks.  I will need to number each one and have students check each one out and in before anyone is allowed to leave the class.  I need to establish the habit of making sure all materials are returned to the netbook cart as a prerequisite for dismissal.