Computer Lab 315
Overview  ~ Rules ~ Suggestions ~ Scheduling
 

Computer Lab 315 is located at the West end of the 3rd floor of the Main Building.(M315).  It is a full-service lab featuring 25 computer workstations, 2 laser printers, a scanner, a data projector (w/ screen), a telephone, and a teacher workstation.   There is a workstation at the front of the room. It is solely for the teacher to use in conjunction with the data projector (or, LCD projector). The lab has the necessary equipment for capturing movie footage (from a camcorder), while all computers have movie editing software. Just like all the computer labs on the 3rd floor, Lab 315 is designed to be a place where students and teachers interact with state-of-the-art PC workstations.  It is an ideal place to bring students to work on projects requiring research, or just to use the equipment.
 

Rules

• We'll talk more about scheduling later, but remember, once you have scheduled time in Lab 315, and you cannot be there that day, you must forfeit your time there.  We do not allow substitutes to bring classes to the lab--no exceptions.

• You should report any irregularities (w/ the equipment), to Mr. Blasco, or Mr. Krohn soon after you arrive in the lab

• Please leave the lab in the same condition it was in when you arrived.

• The lab should never be used as a "reward" for students--If your students are in the lab, it must be understood that they are there for work, with clearly defined objectives.  At no time should students be playing any kind of games on the computers. Walk-throughs are a common occurrence.

• Instant messaging is not allowed.

• Sometimes teachers want students to use email to send their assignments--this is allowed, but students checking and answering their email is not allowed.

• No students from other classes will be allowed in the lab. Only students belonging to the class (that is booked in the lab) are allowed in the lab.

• If a teacher (not scheduled in Lab 315), wants a student to use a computer, he/she should send the student to the Library.

• Teachers with computer labs cannot request time in Lab 315

Suggestions

• The printers will have no paper in their trays.  If you plan for your students to print anything, bring paper.  In fact, you should bring paper no matter what.

• As seen in other labs in the past, giving students unbridled printing privileges can become very expensive.  Often, students tend to get impatient and end up printing their paper numerous times.  Keep an eye on the printer.

• Keep a close eye on your students.  Someone has to be accountable if an inappropriate desktop-background or screensaver is left on a computer by one of your students.

• You will be able to take attendance on the teacher workstation--so tell your students the day before if you will be meeting at Lab 315 at class time.  (Of course, you can have students meet at your classroom and then escort them to 315)

There is only one way to request time in Lab 315.  You must email Mr. Blasco or Mr. Krohn with your request.  No verbal agreements can be made.  Requests will be taken in the order they were received. If it happens that more than one person wants a certain time, the person with the earliest time-stamp (from their email) will be awarded the time.  Please consult the REAGAN CALENDAR before you make your request. There are separate calendars for Lab 315 and the Laptop Carts.  If you cannot view the REAGAN CALENDAR, please follow the directions provided in the following link:  Set up Reagan Calendar

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