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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!
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