What can you, and what should you, do with a computer cart?

One to One Devices

Execute at least 3 device checks throughout the year, aligning device serial number with student “owner”

• Create charging stations across classrooms to support device use
  throughout the day
• Cross-check system reports for devices against physical lists over
  holiday breaks -requires students leave devices at school over break
• Install an agent if devices are going out of the school (E.g. GoGuardian)
• Must have parent signed ownership agreements on file

Stationary Cart

Assign devices to students for each individual class to ensure accountability

• Build in time on the ends of the instructional block for students to carefully replace AND re-connect devices to their power supply, especially in the first weeks of school
• Create a cart tech job for a reliable student or group of students (can
  also be a rotating classroom job). Should include plugging in the cart
  itself and reporting issues
• Cart label should include the specific location (classroom)

Mobile Carts

Secure a print out of the cart procedures on the cart

• Count devices at the beginning/end of each instructional session
• Ensure that ALL devices stay in the room for that session (No
  borrowing)
• Create a shared calendar/sign out sheet of who “checks” the cart
  out for accountability and scheduling purposes
• Assign a “home” location for mobile carts and ensure they are
  returned after each reservation/use

All cart scenarios

Designate a staff member to oversee cart assignment delivery, report issues, and ensure missing devices are reported ASAP

• Clearly written labels on all devices to include cart assignment
• Clearly written labels on all carts to include “home” location
• Use difficult to remove material for labels (example: Brother TZE
  Extra Strength series adhesive tape)
• Perform periodic cart checks aligning device serial number with
  cart and device names

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