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==Getting Started At Riverdale==
The information here will guide you through the process of setting up your RCS account and your laptop.  
The information here will guide you through the process of setting up your RCS account and your laptop.  
If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact us at [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu support-ticket@riverdale.edu].
If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact us at [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu support-ticket@riverdale.edu].


== RCS Account Setup ==
==RCS Account Setup==
The following instructions will guide you step-by-step in setting up your RCS account and installing the necessary web browser plug-ins.  
The following instructions will guide you step-by-step in setting up your RCS account and installing necessary web browser plug-ins.  


===Step 1: Logon===
===Step 1: Logon===
Go to [https://my.riverdale.edu https://my.riverdale.edu] and enter your "RCS Username" and "Password". 
Go to https://my.riverdale.edu and enter your "RCS Username" and "passphrase". 
 
===Step 2: Change your password===
After logging in you will be prompted to change your password.


Your new password must include three of the following four character types:
===Step 2: Change your passphrase===
*lowercase letters
After logging in, you will be prompted to change your passphrase. We strongly encourage you to make a long passphrase that contains multiple words that are meaningful to you with a few digits thrown in.
*uppercase letters
*numbers
*symbols


In addition, the password must:
The passphrase must:
*contain 8 or more characters (we recommend longer than the minimum length)
*not contain your first name, last name or username
*be different from a previous password you've used at RCS


Examples of valid passwords
*Contain 12 or more characters (we recommend longer than the minimum length)
*H0neyD3w!!
*Not contain your first name, last name or username
*1234GoodBye
*Be different from a previous passphrase you've used at RCS
*T33th2015
*Contain at least one lowercase letter, uppercase letter, digit
*Twinkle Twinkle Little Star  (spaces count as characters)


===Step 3: Setup account===
===Step 3: Setup account===
[[File:Oktasetup.png|left|border]]
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​
Follow the prompts to
Follow the prompts to
#Add a secondary email address to use when resetting your password, or check the box that says "I have no secondary email address".
 
#Add your mobile phone number if you want the option to reset your password via text message.
#Add a secondary email address to use when resetting your passphrase, or check the box that says "I have no secondary email address".
#Choose a security question to answer if you forget your password.
#Add your mobile phone number if you want the option to reset your passphrase via text message.
#Choose a security question to answer if you forget your passphrase.
#Choose a security image.
#Choose a security image.
::[[File:Oktasetup.png|400 px]]<br clear="all">


When you have finished these steps, click on the button that says "Create Account" in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. This will complete the account creation process!
When you have finished these steps, click on the button that says "Create Account" in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. This will complete the account creation process!
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==Okta Plug-In Installation==
==Okta Plug-In Installation==
You may see a message that asks you to install an Okta browser plug-in the first time you log in to your RCS account.
You may see a message that asks you to install an Okta browser plug-in the first time you log in to your RCS account.


:[[File:Plugin.png|800 px]]<br clear="all">
:[[File:OKTA Banner.png|600 px]]<br clear="all">


#The plug-in must be installed for the software to operate.
#The plug-in must be installed for the software to operate.
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#When the installation is complete, restart the browser.
#When the installation is complete, restart the browser.


''Note'': After installing the Okta plug-in, an icon will appear as an add-on to the right of your address bar.   
==Google 2-Step Verification==
::[[File:Oktaicon.png|900px|frameless|left]] <br clear="all">
Login to your Google Email.
<br>
To ensure the safety/privacy of our school & it's employees we require all faculty and staff to enable 2-step authentication on their email address.  [https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/two-step-verification/enroll-welcome 2-Step Verification] requires you to KNOW something (the passphrase you already use) and HAVE something (typically your cell phone) in order to access your account.
The icon is a shortcut to the applications in the Okta dashboard. <br>
 
::[[File:Oktamenu.png|400 px]]<br clear="all">


==Google 2-Step Verification==
#Click on the Gmail icon
Login to your Google Email. To ensure the safety/privacy of our school & it's employees we require all faculty and staff to enable 2-step authentication on their email address.  [https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/two-step-verification/enroll-welcome 2-Step Verification] requires you to KNOW something (the password you already use) and HAVE something (typically your cell phone) in order to access your account.
#Login to your account using your RCS username and NEW passphrase
::[[File:Google 2FV Image.png|384x384px]] <br clear="all">
#You will be prompted to enable 2-step authentication.  Follow the procedures provided by Google to enable 2-step authentication
# Click on the Gmail icon
# Login to your account using your RCS username and NEW password
# You will be prompted to enable 2-step authentication.  Follow the procedures provided by Google to enable 2-step authentication


<br>
Please send an email to your department chair or supervisor so they know you can access our systems.
Please send an email to your department chair or supervisor so they know you can access our systems.


== Laptop Request ==
==Laptop Request==


=== Full-time, Part-time teachers, Assistant Teachers, Administrators, Administrative staff ===
===Full-time, Part-time teachers, Assistant Teachers, Administrators, Administrative staff===
Please submit a New Faculty Request Form (Link Below) to indicate what device you prefer to use in your new role.   
Please '''[https://form.asana.com/?k=Dpc6Xg-zCGUssKl--qGKzQ&d=7445087818921 fill out our New Faculty Laptop Request Form]''', using your RCS Account, to indicate what device you prefer to use in your new role.   


Here are some things you should consider prior to choosing your device:
Here are some things you should consider prior to choosing your device:
* The vast majority of our employees are MacBook or Chromebook users.
 
* If after you have begun using a device you find it does NOT fit your needs, we are happy to swap your device out for another that DOES.
*The vast majority of our employees are MacBook users.
* Below is a breakdown of what devices are predominately used by students within each division:
*If after you have begun using a device you find it does NOT fit your needs, we are happy to swap your device out for another that DOES.
*Below is a breakdown of what devices are predominately used by '''students''' within each division:
 
{| class="wikitable"  
{| class="wikitable"  
|-  
|-  
! Division !!Grades !!Devices
!Division!!Grades!!Devices
|-
|Lower School Early Learning||1-2||1 to 1 iPad (one device in-school)
|-  
|-  
| Lower School ||3-5 ||1 to 1 Chromebook  
|Lower School Upper Learning||3-4||1 to 1 Chromebook (one device in-school)
|-
|Lower School Upper Learning
|5
|2 to 1 Chromebook (one device in-school and one at home)
|-  
|-  
| Middle School ||6-8 ||1 to 1 Chromebook  
|Middle School||6-8||1 to 1 Chromebook (in-school and home)
|-  
|-  
| Upper School ||9-12 ||BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) <br />Most students have Apple MacBooks and a handful of students have Windows PC's  
|Upper School||9-12||BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) <br />Most students have Apple MacBooks and a handful of students have Windows PC's.
We also allow iPads
|}
|}
Please [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoPmLrOHthD9YDlURwcrh89dc7bOhiI3Iqg-S1qAuTz8_udw/viewform?usp=sf_link '''fill out our New Faculty Laptop Request Form'''] using your RCS Account.


=== Finance, Security, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Grounds, Coaching, or other staff positions     ===
===Finance, Security, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Grounds, Coaching, or other staff positions===
At this time, we do not automatically provide laptops to some employees. If you are in need of one to fulfill your job obligations, please contact your supervisor.
At this time, we do not automatically provide laptops to some employees. If you are in need of one to fulfill your job obligations, please contact your supervisor.


== New Faculty Tech Orientation: 2019 ==
==New Faculty Tech Orientation: 2024==
RCS has a variety of programs and procedures that are important for all members of our community to be familiar with.  We will be hosting two half-day sessions in August for all new faculty. Please ensure you sign up for one of the following onboarding options:   
RCS has a variety of programs and procedures that are important for all members of our community to be familiar with.  We will be hosting New Faculty Tech Orientation in August 2024. An invitation, and a link to a Schoology Course, will be sent to:


=== Full-time faculty, Part-time faculty, Assistant Teachers ===
*Full-time faculty, Part-time faculty, Assistant Teachers
Trainings which will take place:
*Administrators, Administrative staff, and other staff positions
* Lower School - Monday, August 19th, in the afternoon, as the last part of full day LS New Faculty Orientation (River Campus).
* Middle School/Upper School - Wednesday, August 21st, from 8:30am to 10:30am in the Mayo Lab (Hill Campus).


=== Administrators, Administrative staff, and other staff positions ===
'''Upper School/Middle School Tech Orientation will take place as part of New Faculty Orientation - scheduled for 8/19/24 - 8/21/24 on the Hill Campus.'''
Sign up for a one on one training session with someone from the technology department by emailing us at [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu support-ticket@riverdale.edu].


===Technology Onboarding Details===
'''Lower School New Faculty Tech Orientation will take place as part of New Faculty Orientation - scheduled for 8/13/24 - 8/16/24 on the River Campus.'''
; ​Location
: Riverdale Country School - River Campus
; Building
: Upper Learning
; Room:
: 2nd Floor (5th Grade Room) (Please note Room/location may be different than previously advised)
; Where to Park
: Lower School Parking lot
;Lunch/Food
: Will be provided on that day
; What to bring
:*Please bring all equipment that was provided by the technology department
:*MacBook Air
:*Laptop Charger
:*External Hard Drive
:*iPad (if provided)


== Security Settings ==  
If we have a new employee off-cycle, we will reach out to arrange training, or you can {{tsreq}} proactively!
 
==Security Settings==  


Riverdale requires that you complete the following security measures upon laptop setup.
Riverdale requires that you complete the following security measures upon laptop setup.


'''On a Mac'''
'''On a Mac'''
* Enable [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205362 Find my iPhone/iPad/Mac].
 
* You can check the activation lock status of any iPhone or iPad by clicking [https://www.icloud.com/activationlock/ here].
*Enable [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205362 Find my iPhone/iPad/Mac].
*You can check the activation lock status of any iPhone or iPad by clicking [https://www.icloud.com/activationlock/ here].


'''On a PC'''
'''On a PC'''


*Go to https://preyproject.com/download<br>
Windows laptops that are enrolled with InTune (user logs in with RCS credentials) can be location tracked in case of theft/loss. No action is required from the user.
*Click "Get Started"
*Create a Prey account
*Download Prey
*Choose the download for Windows (XP and up)
*Install the downloaded software package


'''On a ChromeBook'''
'''On a ChromeBook'''
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*All RCS issued ChromeBooks have GoGuardian. No setup necessary.
*All RCS issued ChromeBooks have GoGuardian. No setup necessary.


== Campus Tech Support ==
==Off Campus/Remote Learning Tech Support==
Follow [[Get_remote_tech_support|this link]] to learn how to get Phone/Email/Video-Conferencing based support while off campus.
 
==Campus Tech Support==


Have a question about technology?  Try the following:
Have a question about technology?  Try the following:
* Submit a tech request to Web Help Desk at [https://support.riverdale.edu support.riverdale.edu].
 
* Email us at '''[mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu support-ticket@riverdale.edu]'''  
*Submit a tech request at [https://support.riverdale.edu support.riverdale.edu].
* Call x50 from any campus phone.
*Email us at '''[mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu support-ticket@riverdale.edu]'''  
* For more information about tech help, go [[Get help?|here]].
*Call x50 from any campus phone.
* For more information about available software, go [[Enroll in Self Service|here]].
*For more information about tech help, go [[Get help?|here]].
*For more information about available software, go [[Enroll in Self Service|here]].
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