I have a large classroom with lab tables in the back, so I have enough room for my devices and enough outlets to plug them in without any issues. However, To leave them plugged in while I am not in the room poses some security issues as I have 3 entries into my room. I can lock the 2 main entries. When the tablets are not in use, I place each of the cords in a zip-loc bag so they don't tangle, and place the tablets in 5 stacks of 3 in a locked cabinet. When it is time for students to use the devices, I place the 5 stacks on my main desk and have students come get one.
The Tablets do not have an AISD inventory tag, so I put a DYMO label on each device (1-15) to help keep track of them. One issue that I am trying to find a way to resolve is Tablet security. The students do not have a unique log-in ID. I have tried a system where I write down who has which device, but that is time consuming. I am concerned about students taking pictures with the device, then posting them on the internet with no way to track who is responsible. I also have concerns about the websites they may go to. Even if I can track who had the device each day in each period, misuse may not be discovered right away and I don't have the time to look at each device at the end of each period.
I put all of my assignments on my website (jistre.weebly.com). If there is a site that I want students to go to, I have them go to my website and work from there.
You might see what Mrs. Schaar is doing with organization and see if you can use any of her ideas or think of more ideas after talking with her. I will also get some ideas for you of what other classes do about the videos. Nicole has an iPad genius that she uses in the classroom to collect devices. She also has each student that has been using the device make sure all apps are closed and that fingerprints are wiped.
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