iMac (21.5") Sign Holders with Signs - Ideal for School Computer Labs

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This attachment for 21.5" iMac computers is a fantastic way to quickly identify each computer in a computer lab with ease. The attachment fits snugly on top of the iMac and features a convenient slit for holding a name badge made from thick paper or card stock. To prevent the holder from shifting around, simply place a glue dot on the back of the iMac before adding this holder. This design was created using Tinkercad. Feel free to edit it online at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/k8m5AYteDqi. A Google Slides Template is also available for customization - check out the link! Overview and Background As a classroom teacher working in a computer lab, I needed a way to differentiate between the various computers in our lab. Traditionally, teachers may use stickers or numbers on the computers. I wanted to come up with a method that was easily adjustable and fit the theme of our computer lab environment. I've included the latest version of the signs I'm using in my lab as well as the template in Google Slides format for you to edit and make your own. Lesson Plan and Activity Print Out the Default Signs To get started, print out the example PDF on thick card stock (+60 lbs). Print two copies and then cut along the dark lines. Attach the signs back-to-back and they will fit snugly in your printed sign holder. Customize Your Signs With Student Help As an activity, give students access to the Google Slideshow. Have students research their own inspirational figure. Students can then edit one of the slides to add a photo and brief overview of their figure. Printing out the document with 4 slides per page will give you a perfect size to cut and make your own. These signs can also just be printed out and attached to the front or back of the computer if you don't have iMacs of this size. Print Using Print Preview in Google Slides Materials Needed PLA Filament Scotch Tape Thick Card Stock (+60 lbs.) Printer