13.+Technology+Maintenance

Melissa Campbell I will bre responsible for overseeing any issues between professional development that may occur with the technology we receive from our grants. I will have office hours each week after school in case of an issue that requires one on one attention and will also be available via email each day.
 * __A. Technology Oversight Specialist:__**


 * __B. Maintenance__**

Basic maintenance tips will be distributed to the staff at the first in-service:
 * = Maintenance Services and Maintenance plans ||= Because we are unsure at this point of the type of laptop we will acquire with the initiative funds we are developing a basic service plan that will be modified as more information on the laptops becomes available.

1. Clean Your Hard Drive
Over the course of a month it is easy to accumulate a lot of unnecessary files on your laptop hard drive. Take the time once a month to go through your hard drive and examine the files there. Determine which should be saved elsewhere for future reference and which can be trashed. If you download programs on a regular basis to try new things or just to have access to new programs for projects, properly un-install those programs when no longer needed. A cleaner hard drive runs smoother.

2. Defrag Your Hard Drive
Defragging your hard drive is another step to ensuring your laptop will run more efficiently. Taking the time to defrag once a month will allow your programs to run more quickly and make better use of the space on your hard drive. When you defrag your laptop hard drive on a monthly basis you should notice fewer software crashes or freeze ups and programs will run better.===3. Keep Your Laptop Clean=== Cleaning your laptop helps prevent overheating and those nasty dust bunnies from building up inside your laptop fans and exposed ports. Cleaning the screen also means you'll always view your data clearly and it's much easier on the eyes. Keeping your case free of dust and dirt buildup will help your laptop by preventing that dirt from getting inside the laptop.

4. Full Back-Up
Full back-ups should be conducted on a monthly basis and you should have a secure, fire-proof location to store your back-up. There are a variety of software and hardware options available. You should chose the method that is easy and can be done without fuss on a monthly basis. It may require trying different methods before you find the best back-up system for your needs.

5. Software Updates
Just as you keep your anti-virus and firewall software up-to-date, you should also keep your software programs updated. For many programs the updates will address security issues which help keep your laptop and data protected while on the road. Information retrieved from: [] More information on laptop upkeep will be referenced from the following websites: [] [] [] || ||
 * = Inventory Control Issues ||= Each teacher will be issues a laptop at the beginning of the school year. They will be responsible for this laptops care and upkeep. They will be issued a service tag number that so that the laptop can be tracked. ||
 * = Maintaining Laptops ||= Laptops must be stored in the locked docking station on the teachers desk during school. They must be locked in classroom cabinets or brought home during the weekends so that they are secure. Security updates to technology will be done during the summer months when all laptops are collected or during the monthly professional development sessions to ensure they are working properly. ||
 * = Resolving Technology Issues ||= The technology specialist and initiative team will help to resolve technology issues. The technology specialist will be available each day in the computer lab room to answer questions. Laptops can be scheduled for repair by filling out the laptop repair form.