Closing Technology for Summer
Below are steps to follow to ensure that your technology equipment will be in good shape next Fall. Don't skip over the resources I've linked to in this page.
As always, be sure to complete your classroom inventory and include all of your technology items. No need for serial numbers and purchase dates, but include what's in your room for bookkeeping purposes. |
1. Power down
All of the equipment in your room needs to be properly shut down. You may only have a teacher laptop and projector, or you may have a cartful of devices. Either way, all devices must be shut down once you're done using them for the summer.
Items you might find in your room:
Items you might find in your room:
- teacher laptop
- extra teacher laptop and/or Chromebook
- classroom desktops/lab
- laptop cart
- Chromebook cart
- tablet cart (iPads/ePads)
- Mimio bar (mounted to board) (and accessories)
- Remote controls, USB hubs, cables, ports, etc.
2. Unhook & label
Once all equipment is safely shut off, you can begin unplugging things to be stored for later. As you unplug things, label them, and bundle them up.
It is important to unplug everything to avoid damage from power surges over the summer (during thunderstorm season) and ensure your classroom is easily able to be cleaned. (They're all going to be disconnected anyway, so it's best to do it yourself and make sure you know where things are going.)
At this time, if you have a few classroom computers, you may want to number them so you know which cables go to which computer come Fall.
Here are some good, cheap ideas for labeling, bundling, and storing.
It is important to unplug everything to avoid damage from power surges over the summer (during thunderstorm season) and ensure your classroom is easily able to be cleaned. (They're all going to be disconnected anyway, so it's best to do it yourself and make sure you know where things are going.)
At this time, if you have a few classroom computers, you may want to number them so you know which cables go to which computer come Fall.
Here are some good, cheap ideas for labeling, bundling, and storing.
3. Store
Store technology in a secure place if possible - preferably away from windows and HVAC returns. If you do not have any secure (lockable) places to store a classroom set of laptops, tablets, or other devices, place them out of the way in a location that will not likely be disturbed (away from windows).
If you have questions about how or where to store your classroom electronics, email Mark Thompson.
If your classroom devices require repairs, maintenance, or updates that you'd like done over the summer, notify Mark, create a support ticket, and include in the message specifics about where the device(s) can be found.
If you have questions about how or where to store your classroom electronics, email Mark Thompson.
If your classroom devices require repairs, maintenance, or updates that you'd like done over the summer, notify Mark, create a support ticket, and include in the message specifics about where the device(s) can be found.