The technology coordinator, with the approval of the computer planning task force, will need to develop a scheduling procedure. The procedures should also be approved by administration and teachers. The most common scheduling procedure is to place a printed schedule near the computer laboratory. Clearly mark the times that the center or individual computers can be used. Provide a calendar or open spaces on the schedule for students to sign up.
Some schools allow making reservations and some set time limits on computer use.
The technology coordinator working with teachers and administrators should determine a policy and guidelines specifying a priority of use. This policy, like the scheduling policy, should be as flexible as possible. Reasonable rules and guidelines should be developed as to the length of time that one person can use a given computer when there is demand. Priority of usage will have to be addressed. Many organizations have a first come, first served policy.