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To make our resources easily navigable for community members, please follow these guidelines for creating, editing, and maintaining articles in our knowledge base. Each howdoi page should answer a question (ex. How do I find a list of Riverdale Google Calendars). This is so that articles stayed focused on the question at hand.


== Top of the article ==
== Before you begin writing your article ==
Every article should start with the <code><nowiki>{{abox}}</nowiki></code> template. With this template, you will fill in the following information to correctly categorize and maintain articles in our wiki.
Every article should start with the <code><nowiki>{{AboxNew}}</nowiki></code> template. With this template, you will fill in the following information to correctly categorize and maintain articles in our wiki. To use this template, you can either start typing <code><nowiki>{{AboxNew}}</nowiki></code> and then search for the "AboxNew" template, or you can click [https://howdoi.riverdale.edu/wiki/Template:AboxNew here for the abox template]. Once you copy the code, click on '''''Edit source''''', and then paste the block of text (for the template) at the top of your article. Make sure to update the categories and data as needed!
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To use this template, you can either start typing <code><nowiki>{{abox}}</nowiki></code> and then search for the "abox" template, or you can click [https://howdoi.riverdale.edu/wiki/Template:Abox here for the abox template]. Once you copy and paste the code, click on '''''Edit source''''', and then paste the block of text (for the template) at the top of your article.  
==Writing your article==
Each howdoi page should answer a question (ex. ''How do I... '''Find a list of Riverdale Google Calendars'''''). This is so that articles stayed focused on the question at hand and provides only the necessary information.


==Article content==
* Each article starts with an <code><nowiki>{{AboxNew}}</nowiki></code> template. Update the template accordingly and make sure the fields are appropriately filled in. An example is shown below.
* each page answers a single question -- e.g. how do I find a list of Riverdale Google Calendars
<syntaxhighlight lang="markdown">
** it is not a catch-all for everything about a subject -- other question means another page
{{AboxNew
*** except for our Get help from Google page, which is a catch-all
| name = Access myRiverdale
* each page starts with an <nowiki>{{abox}} and ends with a {{CategoryTemplate}}</nowiki>
| learning = x
* inline images (for instructions) are now added in a very particular way, with a variation of this code:<br>
| instruction = x
::<nowiki>[[File:Interesting cal.png|thumbnail]]Here's a picture of what you should do<br clear="all"></nowiki>
| community = x
:which gives you this, including the open space before the next instruction:<br>
| summ = Access many of our RCS applications with a single log-on
::[[File:Interesting cal.png|thumbnail]]Here's a picture of what you should do<br clear="all">
| maintained = MV
:plus you can alter the size of the images by adding "|100px" (or another size) as follows:
| year = 2023-2024
::<nowiki>[[File:Interesting cal.png|thumbnail|100px]]</nowiki>
}}
:to get this:
__TOC__
::[[File:Interesting cal.png|thumbnail|100px]]Here's a tiny image. It's cheaper that way.<br clear="all">
</syntaxhighlight>
* Use the '''''Heading''''' styling ( ^ 2 ) for major section titles. If a sub-section is needed, then use '''''Sub-heading 1''''' ( ^ 3 ).
* Use '''''Paragraph''''' ( ^ 0 ) mode for other text.
* If you refer to a menu item or UI element for the intended user to interact with, then '''''bold and italicize''''' that item. This is to make the article easy navigable, so that the key steps are easy to find at a first glance without getting lost in the text.
** Ex: click on '''''Submit'''''  
* If the user needs to type something in a textfield or text area, then "place the text in quotation marks".
* Include images that you think are necessary, but also remember the following: the more images you include in your article, the harder it will be to update content when UI's and OS's change.
* If you want to include images, make sure to un-check the '''''Wrap text around this item''''' box. Images, as a rule of thumb, should not exceed a width of 500 pixels unless there is a good reason to do so.
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See [https://howdoi.riverdale.edu/wiki/Add_a_Riverdale_calendar_(of_any_type_--_event,_room,_or_resource)_to_my_own_calendar/edit this example/edit] for source code examples.
===ALL MAINTAINED ARTICLES===


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ONE of these should be placed at the very bottom of an article. Choose its main category.
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*Do list a secondary/specific category for the subsets under the main categories below.
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: Adds Article to [[:Category:Software and Services]], and inserts a list of other Articles in that Category.
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: Adds Article to [[:Category:Classroom technology and systems]], and inserts a list of other Articles in that Category.
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Latest revision as of 13:10, 13 November 2024


To make our resources easily navigable for community members, please follow these guidelines for creating, editing, and maintaining articles in our knowledge base. Each howdoi page should answer a question (ex. How do I find a list of Riverdale Google Calendars). This is so that articles stayed focused on the question at hand.

Before you begin writing your article

Every article should start with the {{AboxNew}} template. With this template, you will fill in the following information to correctly categorize and maintain articles in our wiki. To use this template, you can either start typing {{AboxNew}} and then search for the "AboxNew" template, or you can click here for the abox template. Once you copy the code, click on Edit source, and then paste the block of text (for the template) at the top of your article. Make sure to update the categories and data as needed!

Writing your article

Each howdoi page should answer a question (ex. How do I... Find a list of Riverdale Google Calendars). This is so that articles stayed focused on the question at hand and provides only the necessary information.

  • Each article starts with an {{AboxNew}} template. Update the template accordingly and make sure the fields are appropriately filled in. An example is shown below.
{{AboxNew
| name = Access myRiverdale
| learning = x
| instruction = x
| community = x
| summ = Access many of our RCS applications with a single log-on
| maintained = MV
| year = 2023-2024
}}
__TOC__
  • Use the Heading styling ( ^ 2 ) for major section titles. If a sub-section is needed, then use Sub-heading 1 ( ^ 3 ).
  • Use Paragraph ( ^ 0 ) mode for other text.
  • If you refer to a menu item or UI element for the intended user to interact with, then bold and italicize that item. This is to make the article easy navigable, so that the key steps are easy to find at a first glance without getting lost in the text.
    • Ex: click on Submit
  • If the user needs to type something in a textfield or text area, then "place the text in quotation marks".
  • Include images that you think are necessary, but also remember the following: the more images you include in your article, the harder it will be to update content when UI's and OS's change.
  • If you want to include images, make sure to un-check the Wrap text around this item box. Images, as a rule of thumb, should not exceed a width of 500 pixels unless there is a good reason to do so.
Wraptextimage.png
FalconDocsLogo.png

ALL MAINTAINED ARTICLES

Article Summary Maintainer Year
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 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
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