Participant+Protocols

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=Participant Protocols= //Please review the following with your participants prior to the start of the training.//


 * Registration/Attendance**
 * Participants must register in the online registration system.
 * Participants must have proof of registration.
 * Participants may not join a class if they are more than 30 minutes late.
 * Participants may not receive equipment without attending all required professional development.
 * Must remain in the room during instruction and use bathrooms, cell phones, and attend to business before class, after class, and during breaks.

Review the outline of the day. Inform participants what they can expect and when there will be a bathroom/cell phone break. Breaks should comprise approximately 5% of class time i.e. 3 - 5 minutes for each hour of instruction. Post a sign with this information.
 * Daily Agenda**

Have the class turn off their phones and blackberries together. Please ask participants to refrain from taking phone calls during training. If a participant feels they can't adhere to this, have him/her visit the OIT site manager.
 * Use of Cell Phones, PDAs, Blackberries**

Give participants the locations of the bathroom facilities and post this information in your room.
 * Restrooms**

Review the wireless procedures with participants. Show them how to set up their Intel PROSet if using a PC or Network Preferences if using a Mac. Post the wireless codes for participants to see and confirm all participants are online. Ask participants to help one another get online. If a participant runs into difficulties setting up their wireless, ask the manager onsite to assist. Don’t spend too much time on one or two participant’s devices.
 * Connecting to the Internet**

Make sure participants know that they may only use the classroom, bathrooms, and a designated common area.
 * Facilities**

If participants are not able to abide by protocols or require something special please refer them to the class coordinator or site manager for assistance as appropriate.
 * Special Note:**