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Are you a Riverdale teacher, part or full time? You need a laptop, tablet computer, or other mobile device for classroom use -- for attendance, projection, interactivity, or anything else you do with a computer in a classroom. | Are you a Riverdale teacher, part or full time? You need a laptop, tablet computer, or other mobile device for classroom use -- for attendance, projection, interactivity, or anything else you do with a computer in a classroom. | ||
Are you an administrator or administrative staff? In | Are you an administrator or administrative staff? In most cases you will use a self-managed laptop and in very limited circumstances an RCS-managed desktop. | ||
We're sorry but we do not currently provide laptops to members of | We're sorry but we do not currently provide laptops to members of Security, Maintenance, Food Services, Housekeeping, Grounds, Coaches, or other staff positions. | ||
==Available models== | ==Available models== | ||
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''* since you'll be backing up your laptop regularly and following [[Laptop,_tablet,_and_phone_security_and_catastrophe_prevention|our protocols]], there shouldn't be any need for forensic data recovery; if there is, you'll need to pay for it'' | ''* since you'll be backing up your laptop regularly and following [[Laptop,_tablet,_and_phone_security_and_catastrophe_prevention|our protocols]], there shouldn't be any need for forensic data recovery; if there is, you'll need to pay for it'' | ||
One purpose of this program is to empower its participants. Riverdale’s technology staff will provide initial training for all participants. Best practices in maintenance will be taught and encouraged. Riverdale’s technicians will consult on how to resolve technical problems, and can walk you through them at a help desk or by appointment. | One purpose of this program is to empower its participants. Riverdale’s technology staff will provide initial training for all participants. Best practices in maintenance will be taught and encouraged. Riverdale’s technicians will consult on how to resolve technical problems, and can walk you through them at a help desk or by appointment. In some limited cases Riverdale will not perform technical support, maintenance, or repair of these laptops. | ||
Riverdale will provide a loaner laptop to an employee whose laptop requires repair or replacement. Depending on the circumstances (think vacation), it may be the employee's responsibility to pack, send, and track their own laptop, as well as to set up the loaner for use. Generally, Riverdale will handle those logistics however. | Riverdale will provide a loaner laptop to an employee whose laptop requires repair or replacement. Depending on the circumstances (think vacation), it may be the employee's responsibility to pack, send, and track their own laptop, as well as to set up the loaner for use. Generally, Riverdale will handle those logistics however. | ||
Depending on his/her level of existing computer knowledge, a participant may be required to attend | Depending on his/her level of existing computer knowledge, a participant may be required to attend some amount of training. | ||
==Warranty and insurance information== | ==Warranty and insurance information== | ||
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==Curricular integration== | ==Curricular integration== | ||
Riverdale expects its investment in laptops to enhance integration of technology into the curriculum. Participants are expected to develop curricular materials or plans to initiate or improve integration of technology in their teaching. To support their implementation, participants are expected to meet with RCS | Riverdale expects its investment in laptops to enhance integration of technology into the curriculum. Participants are expected to develop curricular materials or plans to initiate or improve integration of technology in their teaching. To support their implementation, participants are expected to meet with RCS Academic Technology Specialists several times yearly while enrolled in this program. | ||
==Connecting to Riverdale’s resources== | ==Connecting to Riverdale’s resources== | ||