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Instructional Resources
| Article | Summary | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Academic Testing Calendars | The Testing and Major Student Deadlines Calendars are our list of all major assessments for Hill students | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Access Adobe Creative Cloud | Access Adobe Creative Cloud apps on your RCS devices | BC | 2024-2025 |
| Access Adobe Express | With Adobe Express you can make quick graphics, slides, and videos | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Blooket | Engaging games and quizzes for your class | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Canva | Make posters, presentations, and more for your classes | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Class Schedules in Google Calendar | See your class schedule in Google Calendar | NS | 2024-2025 |
| Access DigiExam | DigiExam is a browser-based secure exam too which allows teachers to create and distribute an assessment | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Dyknow | Curate online classroom experiences for MS students | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Existing Schoology Courses | Get access to another teacher's Schoology course | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Access Flint | Access Flint Generative AI at Riverdale | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access GeoGebra | GeoGebra is a free online tools for graphing, geometry, regression, and probability | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access GoGuardian Parent | A guide for accessing and setting up GoGuardian Parent on your mobile device | BC | 2024-2025 |
| Access Library Resources | Find and use Riverdale library resources | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Lucidchart and Lucidspark | Create flowcharts and digital collaboration spaces | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access MS and US Advisor Reports | Accessing MS/US Advisor Report Cards | NS | 2024-2025 |
| Access MacOS Resources in Self Service | Add printers, apps, and more on RCS managed employee Apple MacOS computers | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Access Microsoft Office 365 | Request access to Microsoft Office 365 for your RCS devices | JK | 2024-2025 |
| Access NWEA | Quick guide for using NWEA | SC | 2024-2025 |
| Access Nearpod | Make interactive and engaging presentations for your classes | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access NoodleTools | NoodleTools is citation management software for research projects | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Offline Google Drive Files | Choose what files you would like to access offline from Google Drive | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Access Padlet | Collaborative discussion boards for your classes | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Pear Deck with Google Slides | Pear Deck makes your Google Slides interactive to use in the classroom | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access RCS Hill and River Visitor Calendars | When a visitor is scheduled to arrive on the Hill or River campus someone(the person arranging this meeting) needs to put it in the correct calendar. | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Access Riverdale Newspaper Subscriptions | Access the NYTimes and WSJ for your work at Riverdale | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Ruvna for Emergencies (Admins) | Ruvna is used for attendance during fire drills, school emergencies, and other times of crisis | BC | 2024-2025 |
| Access Ruvna for Emergencies (Employees) | Ruvna is used during drills, emergencies, and other times of crisis at school | BC | 2024-2025 |
| Access SMART Notebook | Request, install, and activate SMART Notebook | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Schoology | Schoology is our LMS, use this article to learn about settings, configurations, and more | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Sora Library Resources | Access Sora Riverdale and Hudson Valley library resources | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Sphero App on Chromebooks | Install and access the Sphero app to control Sphero robots | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Access Swank and Kanopy | Stream films in class using Swank and Kanopy | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access Turnitin Draft Coach | Run originality reports on Google Docs | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access WeVideo | WeVideo allows you to record, edit, make, and share videos for class or projects | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access and Add Riverdale Calendars | Access and Add Riverdale Calendars | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Access and Use Google Meet | Google Meet is video conferencing software used at the Hill and River campuses | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Access and set up the phone system | Get started with RingCentral | BC | 2024-2025 |
| Access myRiverdale | Access many of our RCS applications with a single log-on | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Access the Riverdale Handbook | Instructions for families to access the handbook | JK | 2024-2025 |
| Add Google Meet Video Conferencing to every occurance of a class in Google Calendar? | Create a link in your Google Calendar Course events, for students and faculty to join using Google Meet Video Conferencing. | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Add Recurring Meeting Links to Veracross | How to create recurring meeting links and add them to Veracross classes | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Adjust Audio Levels on Projectors | Raise or lower the volume when using an RCS projector | DIS | 2024-2025 |
| Apple and Windows Device Security Recommendations | Recommendations for Apple and Windows devices at Riverdale | DIS | 2024-2025 |
| Avoid Phishing Attacks | Identify, avoid and prevent phishing attacks | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Capture Leica Microscope Photos | Leica DM500 microscope allows you to capture photos and stream microscope slide content | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Capture and Record Screen Content | How to capture and record screen content on multiple device platforms. | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Care for LS Device | Tips on troubleshooting and caring for your child's LS issued device | SC | 2024-2025 |
| Check my attendance record | Students can check their attendance record in Veracross | JD | 2024-2025 |
| Connect My Device to WiFi | Connect your device to WiFi on campus | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Copy and Restore Past Schoology Courses | Copy and use past Schoology resources | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Create Citations | A guide to creating and managing citations at Riverdale | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Create Google Appointment Calendars | Google appointment calendars can facilitate scheduling meetings with community members on and off campus | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Create Google Doc Assignments in Schoology | Quickly create Google Doc assignment templates for your students to use in Schoology | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Create Mail Merge | Learn about mail merge tools commonly used at Riverdale | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Create Tech Support Tickets | Create and submit tech support tickets for requests, questions, and more | AC | 2024-2025 |
| Create a Schoology Turnitin Assignment | Setup a Schoology assignment that will run originality reports | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Create a Strong Passphrase | How to create a strong and secure passphrase | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Create, Maintain and Use MS/US Readers | How to manage Google Doc readers at Riverdale | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Customize My Schoology Homepage | How to change the look of your Schoology home page and organize courses | MR | 2023-2024 |
| Email LS Parents in Veracross | How to email LS parents via Veracross | JD | 2024-2025 |
| Enable/disable call forwarding on my phone | How to enable/disable call forward on my phone | BC | 2024-2025 |
| Enter Interim Student Reports | How to enter interim student updates on Veracross | NS | 2024-2025 |
| Enter Lower School Comments | Enter lower school student comments in Veracross | NS | 2024-2025 |
| Enter Student Attendance | Enter class attendance on Veracross | JD | 2024-2025 |
| Enter Student Updates | Enter student updates in Veracross | JD | 2024-2025 |
| Export Files, Folders and Data from RCS Accounts | For students and employees leaving Riverdale, make sure you take the data you need with you! | JK | 2024-2025 |
| Find a Lost or Stolen Device | Instructions on what to do if you lose your device | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Fix Google Drive Issues in Schoology | Fix Google Drive Issues in Schoology | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Follow Riverdale Country School's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) | Follow Riverdale Country School's AUP | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Get Riverdale Tech Help | Get tech help at school | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Get Started with Tech at RCS (Employees) | Guide to get started with tech as a RCS Employee | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Get Started with Tech at RCS (LS Students) | Information for LS tech at RCS | SC | 2024-2025 |
| Get Started with Tech at RCS (MS Students) | Guide to get started with tech as a RCS MS student | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Get Started with Tech at RCS (US Students) | Guide to get started with tech as a RCS US student | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Get a list of Riverdale Google Calendars | Access Riverdale Google Calendars | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Get a loaner computer? | Get a loaner computer | AC | 2024-2025 |
| Get remote tech support | This page is intended for students and faculty during scheduled remote learning at Riverdale. | JK | 2024-2025 |
| Install Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher | Tools for photo editing, graphic design and publishing | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Install Sophos Antivirus Software | Sophos Endpoint Protection secures your RCS owned laptop (Windows or MacOS) | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Join Class Meeting Links | Join recurring class meeting links from Google Calendar or Veracross | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Learn About Riverdale Google Groups | Find a list of the main RCS Google Groups here | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Link Multiple Class Sections in Schoology | Handle multiple sections of the same class easier by linking them in Schoology | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Manage Emails from Google Groups | Reduce or stop Google group emails from invading your inbox | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Manage Google Groups | Create, manage, and moderate Google Groups | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Manage MyKidsSpending Accounts | Add funds to student accounts to reload your balance | JK | 2024-2025 |
| Manage Remote Parent-Teacher Conferences (MS/US) | How to use Google Meet for Riverdale Parent-Teacher conferences | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Open Local Office Files in Google Chrome | Access many of our RCS applications with a single log-on | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Participate in the Employee Laptop Program | Information regarding the laptop program for employees | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Prepare Apple Device for Return | A quick guide for erasing and resetting your device for return | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Print Using Lindy Large Format Printer | How to print posters and large format photos | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Print at Riverdale | Print at Riverdale from your devices | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Print on MacOS or Windows | Print to RCS-managed copiers and printers | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Project in Art and Theatre Classrooms | How to use the AV setup in arts and drama classrooms on the hill campus | DIS | 2024-2025 |
| Project in RCS Classrooms | Connect your device to RCS projectors and displays | DIS | 2024-2025 |
| Project in Science AV Room | Use the AV equipment in the science building AV room | DIS | 2024-2025 |
| Project in the Hill Campus MPR | Read below for information on using the AV system in the Hill MPR | DIS | 2024-2025 |
| Project with AirPlay (Apple TV) | AirPlay allows you to wirelessly project you MacOS or iOS devices in RCS academic spaces | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Remove RCS Device Management Tools | How to prepare your computer for personal use | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Remove RCS Management Software (Apple Devices) | Remove Self Service management software from RCS owned devices | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Replace Chromebook Accessories | Order replacement chargers and styluses for your Chromebook | AC | 2024-2025 |
| Report Student Absences or Transportation Changes | How to report an absence or transportation changes using the Parent Portal | JD | 2024-2025 |
| Request Access to Blocked Websites | Request access to blocked websites (GoGuardian and Fortinet) | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Request Pro Accounts for Kahoot and Quizlet | Request an account upgrade for more features | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Reserve Classrooms in the Veracross Employee Portal | NS | 2024-2025 | |
| Reserve Meeting Spaces in Google Calendar | RS | 2024-2025 | |
| Resolve Printing Errors on MacOS | Resolve printing errors and issues on MacOS | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Resolve Self Service Notifications | Get rid of Self Service notifications and warnings on your MacOS device | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Restore Google Data | How to recover deleted or corrupted files on Google Drive | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Review and update my employee information | Employees can review and update their information | JD | 2024-2025 |
| Scan to Google Drive | Scan to Google Drive from Riverdale Copiers | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Schedule Delegate Video Calls | Schedule video calls in Google Meet and Zoom for other people | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Schedule Recurring Meetings in Google Calendar | Schedule recurring meetings for the 8-day RCS calendar | JK | 2024-2025 |
| Send Email on behalf of a Google Group | Send Email on behalf of a Google Group | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Send a Fax with RingCentral | Send a fax using one of our RCS tools, RingCentral | BC | 2024-2025 |
| Set Up RCS Apple Devices | This article will help you set up your RCS Apple laptop or tablet | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Set Up a Chromebook | Some tips to get started with your RCS Chromebook | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Set up Savvas EasyBridge? | Savvas EasyBridge provides user management and roster synchronization tools to Riverdale in order to simplify access to Pearson products and content. | SC | 2024-2025 |
| Setup Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) at RCS | Setup multi-factor authentication for your RCS account | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Submit Student Forms (Medical, Trip, Interval) | Directions on submitting student forms using the Parent Portal | JD | 2024-2025 |
| Submit Technology Check Requests | Submit check requests for pre-approved school technology and services | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Submit Technology Purchase and Upgrade Requests | Instructions on how to request new, upgraded, renewed technology hardware or services | JK | 2024-2025 |
| Tune-up a MacOS Device | Refresh your MacOS device and help it run better | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Understand Account Lifecycles | Learn about the steps we take to create accounts for new employees | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Understand Privacy Policies | Understand the important pieces of privacy policies for apps and websites at Riverdale | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Update Google Account Photo | How to update your Google | JK | 2024-2025 |
| Update Your RCS Passphrase | Find information about setting or changing your RCS passphrase here | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Update my email signature | manage and update my gmail email signature | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Update my voicemail greetings? | How to enable/disable call forward on my phone | BC | 2023-2024 |
| Use 3D Printers at RCS | Use 3D Printers at RCS for your teaching and classes | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Use AV in the JRJSC Conference Room (The Egg) | Read this article for information about the AV setup in the JRJSC conference room (the Egg) | DIS | 2024-2025 |
| Use Accessibility Tools and Software | Use accessibility tools and software on your Riverdale devices | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Use Autocrat with Google Sheets | Use Autocrat to generate documents, PDFs, and emails with spreadsheets | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Use Exam Accounts | Using Exam accounts to restrict student web and app access during exams. | MR | 2024-2025 |
| Use Generative AI Tools | A resource for those wanting to venture into the world of genAI | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Use Google Contacts | Understand and learn about Google Contacts | RS | 2024-2025 |
| Use In-Class Microphones | How to use and setup in-class microphones for remote teaching | DIS | 2024-2025 |
| Use Laptop Carts and Classroom Macs | Using managed MacOS devices at Riverdale Country School | JM | 2024-2025 |
| Use Mitel 6930 Office Phone | Quick guide for using the Mitel 6930 Office Phone | BC | 2024-2025 |
| Use Passkeys | Setup passkeys for your Riverdale account | JK | 2024-2025 |
| Use Phonak Classroom Speakers | Quick guide to using Phonak speakers in the classroom for speaker amplification | DIS | 2024-2025 |
| Using iPad as a Document Camera in Google Meet | Quick guide for using your iPad as a document camera for Google Meet | SC | 2024-2025 |
| Validate Student Created Work | Validating student created work | MV | 2024-2025 |
| Veracross Parent Portal FAQ | Frequently asked questions about the Veracross Parent Portal | JD | 2024-2025 |