Question | Answer |
Tablet computer | a Convertible laptop computer that uses a digital pen to ink |
Tablet care | must use your computer case in school and to/from home to protect your computer as much as possible |
Safety of tablet computer | you must have your computer with you at all times during school day or it must be locked in your laptop locker
do not leave laying in classrooms or commons areas |
safety of tablet computers at sporting events | if you are in a sport, DO NOT take your tablet with you unless there is a trusted adult (parent, teacher) who is willing to watch your computer while you play your sport/game |
School Hours | School hours are: 8:30 am to 3:20pm |
Tablet Rules DURING SCHOOL HOURS | no games of any kind
no music or videos should be played on your computer unless it is required for that particular class including use of your web cam
no IM’ing or video chatting during school hours
EDUCATIONAL purpose, not RECREATIONAL |
Tablet Rules AFTER SCHOOL and HOME | no installing of software without talking to ms. garza |
Daily Tech Points for Ms Garza | you will earn 5 points for coming to class prepared with your computer case (with computer in it)
computer
computer was charged and ready to be used
and you didn't have to be reminded to get your tablet from your locker |
OneNote | a digital “trapper keeper” or portfolio your documents |
Benefits of OneNote | automatically saves as you work
you can send any document from any program into One Note
you can Ink or type information into One Note |
Lasso Tool in OneNote | allows you to select ink to move, resize, or convert to typed text |
Audio Notes in OneNote | allow you to record voices into your notes so that you can listen to them later |
Video Notes in OneNote | allow you to record video via your webcam into your notes |
Rules for Audio and Video Notes in OneNote | must have permission of anyone you record (other than yourself)
should generally not be done in classes
more of a home use tool
#1 rule for using a webcam: You must wear clothes! |
Windows Updates | “fixes” to Microsoft software for Windows 7 operating system and Microsoft Office
updates are fixes to newly discovered problems from Microsoft program
should be done regularly |
Lenovo System Updates | “fixes” to Lenovo software on your computer
ThinkVantage is the name for all Lenovo software
updates are fixes to newly discovered problems from Lenovo program
must be done after you do your Windows Updates to keep your computer up-to-date |
Web browsers | the program that surfs the internet on your computer
common web browsers are:
Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari |
Desktop wallpaper rules | no weapons of any kind except light sabers
no blood or gore
no disturbing images (like scary clowns!)
bodies in pictures must have clothing covering t-shirt and shorts areas of the body!
no drug or alcohol references |
Backing up documents | you are responsible to back up your files on a regular basis
you can back up your documents to:
USB pen
SD Card
Google Docs
external HD |
Replacement Parts of computers | Tablet Pen = $50.00
Power Cord = $60.00
battery=$170.00 |
Saving Battery | best way to save your battery is to reduce screen brightness |