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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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! !! Model !! Operating system | ! !! Model !! Operating system | ||
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| ChromeBook* || | | ChromeBook* || Lenovo || Chrome OS | ||
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| Mac laptop* || MacBook Air || macOS | | Mac laptop* || MacBook Air || macOS | ||
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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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Riverdale is committed to providing introductory training directly to program participants. | Riverdale is committed to providing introductory training directly to program participants. | ||
Please note: Riverdale cannot support long-term personal training or in-depth support for laptop recipients. Our goal is to empower our teachers to self-manage their laptops. Riverdale Tech Department members will provide ongoing consultation services, but substantial technical support from us will not be possible. | Please note: Riverdale cannot support long-term personal training or in-depth support for laptop recipients. Our goal is to empower our teachers to self-manage their laptops. Riverdale Tech Department members will provide ongoing consultation services, but substantial technical support from us will not be possible. | ||
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=== Getting Started Site === | === Getting Started Site === | ||
We have created a website that will help you get started with your Riverdale account and the common systems we use. If you are new to Riverdale, [ | We have created a website that will help you get started with your Riverdale account and the common systems we use. If you are new to Riverdale, [https://howdoi.riverdale.edu/wiki/Get_started_with_tech_at_RCS%3F this] is a great place to start. | ||
=== | === New Faculty Tech Orientation === | ||
These sessions are intended to quickly review basic laptop setup, then introduce you to effective ways of working and teaching with your laptop. | |||
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! New Faculty Tech Orientation (Division) !! Date !! Loacation | |||
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| Lower School || Monday, August 19th (as part of LS New Faculty Orientation || River Campus - Room TBD | |||
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| Upper School/Middle School || Wednesday, August 21st, from 8:30am to 10:30am || Mayo Lab (Hill Campus). | |||
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=== Tech Helpdesk === | === Tech Helpdesk === | ||
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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== | ||
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You should store your Riverdale files in [https://drive.google.com/ Google Drive]; that way they'll always be available to you, from any computer. | You should store your Riverdale files in [https://drive.google.com/ Google Drive]; that way they'll always be available to you, from any computer. | ||
Because Riverdale owns the laptops, our licensing permits us to install any software running on Riverdale campus computers. A list of campus software is available in [[Self_Service_-_JAMF_Software|Self Service]], which you should install (if you have a Mac). | |||
Because Riverdale owns the laptops, our licensing permits us to install any software running on Riverdale campus computers. A list of campus software is available in [[Self_Service_-_JAMF_Software|Self Service]], which you should install. | |||
If you find that you require other software, | If you find that you require other software, please complete the [https://form.asana.com/?hash=cce1b05135fe9331d7507c776696521dc266093187336f960bbe90ccc7aa4f6c&id=1154346820636856 Technology Purchase or Upgrade Request Form]. Riverdale may agree to purchase software for your use. You are also free to purchase any software for yourself. | ||
==Can I buy a personal laptop through this program?== | ==Can I buy a personal laptop through this program?== | ||
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==The bottom line== | ==The bottom line== | ||
Faculty must use self-managed laptops. Administrators and Administrative Staff | Faculty must use self-managed laptops. The vast majority of Administrators and Administrative Staff do as well, and others can opt into this program. | ||
== What should I do if I'm upgrading or returning my laptop? == | == What should I do if I'm upgrading or returning my laptop? == | ||
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==How do I request a laptop?== | ==How do I request a laptop?== | ||
===New Employees=== | |||
Fill out [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoPmLrOHthD9YDlURwcrh89dc7bOhiI3Iqg-S1qAuTz8_udw/viewform?usp=sf_link this form]. | |||
===Current employees=== | ===Current employees=== | ||
[https://support.riverdale.edu/ Submit a Tech request] like this:<br> | [https://support.riverdale.edu/ Submit a Tech request] like this:<br> | ||
[[File:Screen Shot 2018-06-25 at 12.20.22 PM.png|400 px]] | [[File:Screen Shot 2018-06-25 at 12.20.22 PM.png|400 px]] | ||