Girls Preparatory School & Our Laptop Program

	All girls school (brother school is McCallie School)
	767 students; 90 faculty
	Laptop classes 8th-11th (some 12th)
	Computer classes mandatory 6 & 7^th grades; purchase laptop end of May of 7^th grade year.

How GPS Educates Students About Appropriate Laptop Use

	In 6^th & 7^thgrades students are educated about GPS’ Acceptable Computer Use Policy linked from main technology page (also in BlueBook)
	Demerits given based on offense
	Headmaster support crucial
	Banned Software List - $25 reload fee

Ideas To Keep Students on Task in Your Classroom

Arrangement of Classroom

Teacher’s position – be mobile & aware!

Mimio mouse

ask students to put bags in a space that allows you to move around the room easily

look at task bar

watch students for inappropriate typing or activity

have appropriate Internet sites ready

IS randomly checks student email per teacher’s request

Students’ maturation helps!

Other Classroom Management Issues

Honor Code Violations

Secure Exam

Plagiarism

using Google or other sites to find papers

setting an example - Landmarks For Schools Permission Template

Emailing Etiquette

BH & G Article June 2004 “Being Nice on the Net"

"Top Ten Online Manners

Make sure the words you use online are words you'd be comfortable saying face to face.

Avoid using the Internet to convey upset feelings. Do it in person instead.

Type all messages in lowercase messages. Typing in CAPITALS is considered 'yelling' online.

Respect your own privacy and the privacy of others.

Never harass, abuse or threaten others online.

If you disagree with someone, respond to the subject, not the person.

Always avoid using racist or discriminatory terms.

Don't spread rumors, gossip or other hurtful words about another person.

Use good grammar when writing to authority figures.

Obey the law."

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