Technology Items During Christmas Break

As we approach the end of the semester, it is important to keep in mind the procedures for dealing with technology items before leaving for Christmas break.

1.      COWs and Carts

         a.      Make sure that all of the devices in your Carts and COWs are plugged in (both power and
                  network).

         b.      Make sure that the COWs and/or Carts themselves are plugged in (both power and
                  network).

2.      Printers

         a.      Make sure that they STAY PLUGGED IN.

         b.      Turn the printer OFF.

         c.      Leave the Surge Protector ON.

3.      ActivBoards

         a.      Use your remote to turn the projector OFF. Letting the projector turn itself off actually                           leaves it on and uses “Bulb Life."

         b.      Do not disconnect any of the wires.

4.      Desktop Computers

         a.      Turn them OFF.

         b.      Leave them plugged in.

         c.      Turn the monitor OFF.

         d.      Leave the Surge Protector ON.

5.      Laptops/Netbooks/iPads/iTouchs without Carts/COWs

         a.      Turn them OFF.

         b.      If at all possible put them in a Cart where they can be plugged in.

         c.      Otherwise, put them in a secure location.

6.      MacBooks

         a.      Please make sure that all MacBooks are charged. If they run completely out of “juice”, they                    HAVE to be re-imaged.