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==BYOD program for Upper School students== | ==BYOD program for Upper School students== | ||
For the 2022-2023 school year, Upper School students are expected to have a laptop computer. | For the 2022-2023 school year, Upper School students are expected to have either a laptop computer or an iPad. | ||
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|'''Acceptable computers for | |'''Acceptable computers for US students include''': | ||
*2020 or newer Apple Mac laptop | *2020 or newer Apple Mac laptop | ||
*2021 or newer Apple iPad (10” or larger) with keyboard (An iPad is a NEW option for 2022) | *2021 or newer Apple iPad (10” or larger) with keyboard (An iPad is a NEW option for 2022) | ||
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*2020 or newer Windows laptop that meets the specifications listed below | *2020 or newer Windows laptop that meets the specifications listed below | ||
In addition to the requirements below, all devices should have | |||
In addition to the | |||
*Wi-Fi AC, also known as WiFi 5 (or better - WiFi 6 is fairly standard now) | *Wi-Fi AC, also known as WiFi 5 (or better - WiFi 6 is fairly standard now) | ||
*built-in camera and microphone | *built-in camera and microphone | ||
The computer’s '''minimum requirements''' are: | |||
[[File:22-23 Minimum Requirements.png|700 px]] | [[File:22-23 Minimum Requirements.png|700 px]] | ||
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*a protective case, sleeve, or backpack | *a protective case, sleeve, or backpack | ||
*a label on the laptop with your student’s name and phone number | *a label on the laptop with your student’s name and phone number | ||
'''We do not recommend Chromebooks | |||
'''We do not recommend Chromebooks for Upper School students at this time.''' | |||
If your child already has a laptop, and you’re not sure whether it’s adequate for this program, please ask your child to e-mail its specifications to Jonathan King at jking@riverdale.edu. He will be glad to answer your questions. | If your child already has a laptop, and you’re not sure whether it’s adequate for this program, please ask your child to e-mail its specifications to Jonathan King at jking@riverdale.edu. He will be glad to answer your questions. | ||
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#When the installation is complete, restart the browser. | #When the installation is complete, restart the browser. | ||
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==Self Service App (Mac Only)== | ==Self Service App (Mac Only)== | ||
Self Service is an App similar to the Mac App Store where you can install RCS Software and Printers with just the click of a button. One Stop Shop for RCS Software and Printer Installs. Click here for information on how to enroll in [[Enroll in Self Service|Self Service]]. | Self Service is an App similar to the Mac App Store where you can install RCS Software and Printers with just the click of a button. One Stop Shop for RCS Software and Printer Installs. Click here for information on how to enroll in [[Enroll in Self Service|Self Service]]. | ||
NOTE: This is ONLY for Apple Devices. Not for Windows OS. | NOTE: This is ONLY for Apple Devices. Not for Windows OS. | ||
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== RCS Technology Orientation == | == RCS Technology Orientation == | ||
[https://learning.riverdale.edu/course/2522718361/materials Here is a link] to the | [https://learning.riverdale.edu/course/2522718361/materials Here is a link] to the New US Student Tech Orientation Schoology Course. | ||
There will also be a live orientation | There will also be a live orientation on a yet to be determined date this Fall. | ||
===Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy=== | ===Electronic Information Systems & Acceptable Use Policy=== | ||
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*Call x50 from any campus phone. | *Call x50 from any campus phone. | ||
*For more information about tech help, go [[Get help?|here]]. | *For more information about tech help, go [[Get help?|here]]. | ||
*For more information on remote tech support, go [[Get remote tech support|here]]. | *For more information on remote tech support, go [[Get remote tech support|here]]. |