Computer Center Timer

Purpose
Using classroom computers as student centers is a great way to utilize available resources. Below are directions of how to find and use a timer/student SMART Notebook management tool.

Directions
1. Double click on My Computer, your building (G:), Building, Teacher, SMART Tools and Support, Computer Time Management

2. When the file has opened, click on File, Save As, and save it to your desktop. Tip: Use a naming convention that will help you, and your students remember which class it is for.

3. Now that your file has been saved to the desktop, you can enter your students' names. In the Random Word Chooser, double click in a name box turning it yellow, delete the name in the box and enter your first student's name. Repeat this step for each student name.

4. After you have entered all of your names, save your file.

5. At the beginning of each center time, you will need to enter the time of the center, and click on the 'Set' button. As long as the SMART Notebook file stays open, the timer will stay at the time you set it to.

6. When students are ready to use the timer, they just follow steps one through four on the page. Tip: Check the button so a student's name is selected only once. You can then use the button to start picking names all over again.