>I think that the numbers that you have are far too many for one instructor,
 >I suggest that instead of the 25 you suggested that you keep 30, one for
 >you and 29 for the students with 4 spare ones.  This will give you room if
 >the admin isn't able to schedule 25 or less in each class.  It will also
 >allow you to have reserve for machines that go down.
 >
 >Your next issue is security, hardware security first.  Using a soldering
 >iron, you can melt the mouse ball doors closed, that will keep them from
 >running away.  To clean the mouse balls, you will have to use a screwdriver
 >to take the mouse apart.  Tie up keyboard, mouse, power, and network cables
 >so they can't be tripped over, pulled out by feet, etc..  Make sure
 >everything that can walk away is tied down or put away.  Arrange the room,
 >if you can, so that you can see the majority of the students from your 
esk.
 >
Sounds good !  One complication, though, concerning the number of computers 
in the room is that we will have a new principal in the fall.  I wonder if 
I'm going to have trouble with getting a dozen computers taken out and maybe 
a bunch of desks put in.  My reasoning for reducing to 25 computers was so 
that I could bring desks in to take their place.  I can't see setting the 
kids at the computers every day (not THESE kids) so that they get the sense 
that it's some sort of RIGHT of theirs.
Good idea on the mice...you just melt the plastic, eh ?  We really need some 
more mice, too. I've ordered some, but who knows when we'll get them.
Gee, I don't even HAVE a "desk" in that room.  It's in an office just off of 
the lab !  Guess I'd better get it out and in there ASAP !
I think I'm going to go in to the school next week and check on things.  See 
what orders (if any) have come in.  See about what changes I can make during 
the summer (sure hope they're not teaching SUMMER SCHOOL in there).
Thanks, Carl !
Take care !
-= Dave =-
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