Welcome to the Computer Lab Welcome Back to School Welcome to the Computer Lab I Am Glad That You Are Here

In the Event of a Fire Drill Do not turn off the computers. Be sure to push your chairs in when you are leaving. Why? Leave quickly and carefully using the route your I have instructed you to use! No Talking

In the Event of a Lock Down. Proceed to the location designated by your computer teacher and sit quietly on the floor. Your teacher will be locking the doors and covering the windows. It is important that you sit quietly and follow instructions at this time.

Seat Assignments Every student will have an assigned seat. Please come in quietly and sit in your assigned seat every time we have computers. 12

Respect the Lab Equipment Do NOT touch the LCD monitors; they are very sensitive. Do NOT bang on the keyboard or the mouse. DO NOT pull the cables attached to the computers. DO NOT un-plug any cable connected to the back of a computer, keyboard, mouse or network. If you have a problem, ask the teacher for help. DO NOT attempt to repair anything.

Be Patient! Remember there is only one of me and over 28 of you, so please BE PATIENT  Put up your red cup and wait your turn and I will get to you as soon as I can! Help!

Food—Drinks—Gum Food, drinks or gum is NOT allowed in the labs. Why?

Clean Computers make Happy Computers This is a happy computer. All our computers are happy and clean. Please be kind to them. Wash hands after eating and using the restroom; before coming into the lab

Computer Lab Rules Follow directions. Follow voice levels Show respect. Keep yourself and others safe. Put up your red cup and wait to be called.

Respect Your Friends Do not engage in unnecessary conversation, shouting or other disruptive behavior. Work quietly Keep your hands on your own computers!!

What Will We Learn? How to Use a Computer How to Use Computer Programs The Names of Computers Parts New Computer Use Words How to Be Safe on the Internet That Computers Help Us Learn Powerpoint, Word, Keyboarding, Podcasting

Internet Rules Use only the specified websites and/or search engines for a project. Do not go to websites that are unrelated to your schoolwork. Do NOT access your e-mail account in the lab. Do NOT use any instant messaging software. Do not chat or visit chat rooms. Do not copy from the Internet or use other people’s ideas as your own. If you see something inappropriate, close the window and tell me. Do not giggle and tell your friends to come look. Byte Memory A drive Hard drive keyboard

Computer Lab The computer lab is yours to use safely. Never come into the lab unless an adult is in the lab. I hope you have a very enjoyable year!

1. Click on the browser. 2. Type the following address into the address bar at the top of the screen: www.makebeliefscomix.com/comix