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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 many cases you can choose to use either a self-managed laptop or an RCS-managed desktop.
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 Finance, Development, Security, Maintenance, Food Services, Housekeeping, Grounds, Coaches, or other staff positions.
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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! &nbsp; !! Model &nbsp;&nbsp;!! Operating system
! &nbsp; !! Model &nbsp;&nbsp;!! Operating system
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| ChromeBook*  || ||  Chrome OS
| 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. '''In most cases Riverdale will not perform technical support, maintenance, or repair of these laptops.''' Those things are up to you.  
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 one week of professional development during the Summer Technology Institute as a condition of participation. This week will not be stipended.
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 technology coordinators several times yearly while enrolled in this program.
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.


Remote access to all employee files stored in Riverdale servers is available as well.  Please see [[Remote File Access | these instructions]] for remote access setup. But we strongly recommend using [[Google_Drive|Google Drive]] instead.
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, 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.
 
If you find that you require other software, you can discuss its academic necessity with the Technology Department. 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 can opt into this program. If you're not faculty, and you're not comfortable taking on a self-managed laptop, you should not opt into this program.
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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