Notebook Training Manual for Acer TravelMate 4002LCi Department of Education and TrainingVersion 1.0 2005 Page 5 of 35Program objectivesThe Notebook for Teachers Program is an integral component of the Education toCommunity (e2c) initiative, supporting learning technologies in the K-12 governmenteducation community in WA.It is designed to support schools and teachers in achieving their mutual professionalgoals. The portability of notebook computers allows for a wide range of educationalopportunities and strategies to be explored, with the ultimate aim of improving outcomesfor students.Participation in the program is voluntary and should only be undertaken after carefulconsideration of how the introduction of this technology can be integrated into theindividual school's plan.The objectives of this training are to:ß Provide an introduction to the notebook, the operating system, and the applications.ß Help you to become familiar with basic operations of the notebook.ß Assist you with setting up the notebook for internet access from home and yourschool.More details about e2c can be found on the internet at:http://www.e2c.wa.edu.au where you will also find a link to the Notebooks forTeachers web site.A number of DET (Department of Education and Training) policies directlyrelate to the safe-keeping of work-related information and appropriate use ofcorporate applications such as e-mail and internet access. More details onthese and other DET policies are available on the Regulatory Framework CD.An updated copy of this CD is sent to all schools each term.