Chromebooks Everyone:1
Quick Link for the Device Request/Repair Form https://bit.ly/MeyzeekDevices
Have a student chromebook with an issue?
1.Complete the Device Repair/ Request Form. This is always the first step!
2. Call 3170 to see if Curtis is in the Technology Office. (Only send a student up if you have called first.)
3. If issue is not critical, reporting teacher or student may put the device in Curtis' mailbox.
Grade Level Dashboards
There is ONE spreadsheet for all three grades. Click the tabs at the bottom to switch between 6th, 7th, or 8th grade device master lists.
HELP! What do I do?
Here are a bunch of common scenarios and what do it about them.
Issue: Student's device is locked.
Complete a Device Request/Swaps Form.
A Heat Ticket will be submitted.
Device should stay with student.
Issue: Student's account is locked.
Complete a Device Request/Swaps Form.
Issue: Student wants a new sticker.
Complete a Device Request/Swaps Form. (There is a spot for sticker requests.)
You are free to make a label for them.
Issue: Student broke their charger or lost it.
Students will be responsible for replacing their lost charger on their own or repaying the school to order a new one ($40).
Issue: Student wants a new device because theirs is "old."
We are not currently swapping "old" devices. If such a point comes where we can make exchanges, it will be announced.
Issue: Student forgot device at home.
Teacher should provide an alternate assignment or have student buddy up for the period with someone else.
Students will be able to check out loaners during advisory or as directed on team.
Issue: Student's device won't turn on.
Complete a Device Request/Swaps Form.
There is a spot for noting the issue.
Issue: Student's device has physical damage.
Complete a Device Request/Swaps Form.
There is a spot for noting the issue.
Issue: Student's device is "glitchy" -- specific keys don't work, device may be frozen, doesn't have enough space etc.
Powerwash Device: It takes all of 2 minutes. PUSH "CTL+ALT+SHFT+R" at the same time. You will be prompted to "Powerwash." Click all the blue buttons and follow the prompts. You will know it's finished when you get back to the login screen.
Issue: Device is asking for old password.
Ignore if possible (if you get an option to proceed without putting it in) or powerwash. If you keep trying to put the old one in, it usually fails.
Issue: Keyboard doesn't work correctly.
Push 'ctrl + shift + space' to reset the keyboard.
Teacher Level Troubleshooting
Verify device in question is a JCPS Device.
Check grade level dashboards for status of student in question.
Place devices in Curtis' mailbox for repair.
Use the "Help" Troubleshooting tips below before completing a Device Request/Repair form.
Tech Office Level of Responsibility
Keep up with repair/request form.
Maintain accurate building inventory.
Maintain grade level device dashboards.
Create tickets for devices with physical damage. Facilitate pickup.
Manage "Day User" assignments.
Provide resources for teacher troubleshooting.
District IT Level of Responsibility
Collect devices from Meyzeek with tickets.
Complete physical repairs. (Broken screens, ports, keyboards, damage etc.)
Return devices to Meyzeek when ready.
Loaner Devices
Teams will each receive 5 devices to user as loaner devices. These are to be given out and recollected at the end of each day as needed.
Students may check out a loaner if:
Their device is out for repair.
They forgot their device that day.
Day User Devices
A “Day User” is a student who is required to keep their device at school full-time. Team leaders will hold on to Day User devices for students. Students will pick up their device in advisory/return it to TL (or designee) at end of day.
This may apply to students who:
Lost JCPS device
Refuse to bring JCPS device daily
Habitually forget their JCPS device