[CALIBK12] Computer Lab Policy

[S. Shanahan]

I had a similar problem last year and it initially got worse when I moved my 
calendar from paper to wiki.  Once teachers figured out how to sign 
themselves up, one booked a week solid... then another teacher booked the 
next 2 weeks after in response... and then a third teacher booked 3 days a 
week each week for the full month following.  That all happened within 
hours.  I had to wipe out all of the dates and put up a notice with a new 
policy.  The policy is still listed under Clinton MS Wiki.

http://www.lausd.net/Clinton_MS/lmcmain.htm

Even with those problems, once everything got settled, the wiki turned out 
to be a great help.  Teachers can add themselves at their own convenience 
and the LMC saw an increase in usage over the previous year.  It also means 
that when someone cancels, the spot can be filled quickly so that the LMC 
and lab are often in use on a daily basis with no breaks.  The lab policy 
keeps things fair, while still putting me firmly in charge of the schedule. 
It lets me set limits while still being magnanimous when I can  :)

Hope that helps,
Seanean Shanahan
Clinton MS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Heather Gruenthal" <mrsgteach at yahoo.com>
To: "CALIB postings" <calibk12 at lists.sjsu.edu>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 11:01 AM
Subject: [CALIBK12] Computer Lab Policy


>I need to draft a Computer Lab Use policy for our school.  We were doing 
>computer lab sign ups on the honor system, asking that no one sign up more 
>than 3 weeks in advance or for more than 3 days, but there have been 
>complaints of some teachers "hogging" the labs.
>
> Anyone have a policy already written out?  I'm also looking to include 
> general rules as well.  I searched the internet and mostly found college 
> library rules.  This is for my high school library.
>
> Thanks ahead of time for sharing!
>
> Heather Gruenthal, Teacher Librarian  Western High School  Orangeview 
> Junior High School  Anaheim Union High School District
>
>
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