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  | summary      = The information here will guide you through the process of setting up your RCS Account and your laptop.
  | summary      = The information here will guide you through getting started with your LS child's remote learning device.
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All Lower School students will be issued a device to keep at home in the event the school needs to go remote. Students will receive a technology orientation during the first weeks of school to ensure all students are able to access their accounts throughout the year.


All Lower School students will be issued a device to keep at home in the event that a cohort, class or the school needs to quarantine.  Students in Grade 3, 4, and 5 will receive a technology orientation during the first weeks of school to ensure all students are able to access their accounts throughout the year. Families of students in Grade PK - 2 will receive a technology orientation to review in the event their child need to quarantine throughout the school year.
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]
=='''Pre-K - Grade 2'''==
=='''Pre-K - Grade 2'''==


===Equipment===
===Equipment===
'''Pre-K to Kindergarten''' students will be issued an iPad with a charging cable to keep at home in the event we need to transition to remote learning.  
'''Pre-K to Grade 2''' students will be issued an iPad to be kept at home, with a charging block, charging cable and printed copy of their Clever Badge, which will allow them to access remote learning materials. Students will use a Clever badge, in conjunction with the Clever app to log in to their devices. All students in '''Grade 1 and Grade 2''' will have an additional device in a classroom iPad charging cart.


'''1st and 2nd Grade''' classes will be issued an iPad with a charging cable.  While charging cables can stay at home, the iPad will travel to and from school on a daily basis. Pre-K to Grade 2 students will use a Clever badge, in conjunction with the Clever app to log in to their devices.
===How to Login to Clever===
===How to Login to Clever===
The Clever badge along with the Clever App will give your student access to all of the learning platforms they will use throughout the school year. This Badge can be used by your child to logon to our systems without having to remember or type a username and passphrase.  All students will be provided with a printed version of their Badge during device distribution. You can also scan a digital copy of the badge if you have one available, by holding your phone with the Badge open, up to the camera on your iPad/Chromebook.
The Clever badge along with the Clever App will give your student access to all of the learning platforms they will use throughout the school year. This badge can be used by your child to logon to our systems without having to remember or type a username and passphrase.  All students will be provided with a printed version of their Badge during device distribution. You can also scan a digital copy of the badge if you have one available, by holding your phone with the badge open, up to the camera on your iPad.


If you need a replacement of your child's Clever badge please request one by emailing us at support-ticket@riverdale.edu.
If you need a replacement of your child's Clever badge please request one by emailing us at support-ticket@riverdale.edu.
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===Equipment===
===Equipment===
All '''3rd to 5th Grade''' Homebase classes will have a cart of Chromebooks stored in their classrooms, and students will be assigned a device at the beginning of the year.  All 3rd to 5th Grade students will have an additional device sent home during the first weeks of school in the event they need to quarantine. These students will also receive login credentials to access their devices during the first weeks of school.  
All '''3rd to 5th Grade''' Homebase classes will have a cart of Chromebooks stored in their classrooms, and students will be assigned a device at the beginning of the year.  All 3rd to 5th Grade students will have an additional device sent home during the first weeks of school in the event we need to go remote. These students will also receive login credentials to access their devices during the first weeks of school.


===How to Login - Google Credentials===
===How to Login - Google Credentials===
All 3rd to 5th grade students will use their Riverdale credentials to log in to their Chromebooks both at school and at home. Student logins consist of their first initial of their first name, their last name, and the graduation year @Riverdale.edu.  
All 3rd to 5th grade students will use their Riverdale credentials to log in to their Chromebooks both at school and at home. Student logins consist of their first initial of their first name, their last name, and the graduation year @riverdale.edu.
 
=='''Remote Learning Platforms'''==
In the event we have a full school closure we have established a set of system to help our students join classes remotely.  This [[Help_my_lower_school_child_with_remote_learning|detailed help article]] will provide you with instructions on how to assist your child if this were to be the case.
 
=='''Tech Orientation'''==
 
====='''PK - 2 Grade'''=====
We highly recommend that families familiarize themselves with our [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1N0edlnoGXJAviR0EpH4CiuicjtXSpnC3P2csRBfJVo4/edit?usp=sharing tech orientation]  in an effort to support their students in the event we were to go remote. 
 
=====3rd - 5th Grade=====
Students have received a tech orientation on their devices and remote learning procedures in the event the Lower School has to go remote. Review [[Help my lower school child with remote learning|the detailed help article]] on logging into digital platforms. 


=='''Digital Learning Platforms'''==
'''All students''' will have access to a variety of Digital Learning Platforms to use throughout the school year.  For detailed information on how to login to these platforms please review our  [[Access my LS child’s digital Learning Platforms#Early Learning|LS Digital Learning Platforms article]]
=='''Use the device for Remote Learning'''==
Please review our [[Help my lower school child with remote learning|help my lower school child with remote learning]] article for practical information about HOW your child will use their device for remote learning, and how you can support them.
=='''Device Replacement and Repair Policy'''==
=='''Device Replacement and Repair Policy'''==
If a device is lost, stolen or destroyed/damaged beyond repair while off-campus (including at home and during transit to/from school), the family will be responsible for the full replacement cost of:
If a device is lost, stolen or destroyed/damaged beyond repair while off-campus (including at home and during transit to/from school), the family will be responsible for the full replacement cost of:
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=='''Care for your Lower School child's iPad or Chromebook'''==
=='''Care for your Lower School child's iPad or Chromebook'''==
For more information about how to care and maintain your device working properly please review our [[Care for my lower school child's iPad or Chromebook?|detailed help article.]]
For more information about how to care and maintain your device working properly please review our [[Care for my lower school child's iPad or Chromebook?|detailed help article.]]
 
=='''Web filtering & Content'''==
=='''Technology Orientation'''==
For the safety and security of our students, all devices managed by Riverdale are closely monitored using GoGuardian software.  Parents have access to this data by using GoGuardian Parent. For more information on how to set up an account with GoGuardian Parent, review our [[Use GoGuardian Parent|detailed help article]].
 
===Pre-K - 2===
The following technology orientation has been compiled to assist you in supporting your child in the event they need to quarantine.
 
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1N0edlnoGXJAviR0EpH4CiuicjtXSpnC3P2csRBfJVo4/edit#slide=id.g8fb8c51ebc_0_100 Pre-K - Grade 2 Technology Orientation]
 
===Grades 3 - 5===
Students in Grade 3, 4, and 5 will receive a technology orientation during the first weeks of school to ensure all students are able to access their accounts throughout the year. The following technology orientation has been compiled to assist you in supporting your child in the event they need to quarantine.
 
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Y9nXjCcqQM1tH1JlBYzRj3XaMatb_JuYIbFl5SUpQVM/edit#slide=id.g8fb8c51ebc_0_100 Grade 3 Technology Orientation]
 
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_083tNq9_slciNlGAdLSJwiFUM8xT8P_4sqPxBiLjjY/edit#slide=id.g81ef208d7a_0_0 Grade 4 - 5 Technology Orientation]
 
=='''Technology Pledge'''==
We ask that all families submit a technology pledge upon receiving their RCS issued device.   
 
Below are the links for each Technology Pledge: 
 
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_OUcZw5msFRwseFAQoM3Hk-VLNH_MSBIsU_9oUWAQzo/edit Pre-K - Grade 2]
 
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xtCKLjlUmc0PohfgsWMbtwZbXxXEiYOxHCm8gTWT2rA/edit Grade 3]
 
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeILWAJ6e-CEpjRrhngIMRbu679k51BX1mOmjLBBrxk8dX2Ag/viewform Grade 4 - 5] 
 
==FAQ==
==FAQ==
Have questions? We have answers! Review our [[Get answers to my Lower School parent's remote learning questions|How Do I article]] that provides additional insight regarding Remote learning.
Have questions? We have answers! Review our [[Get answers to my Lower School parent's remote learning questions|How Do I article]] that provides additional insight regarding Remote learning.
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