Technology Staff
Technology
Laptop Policy
Students in grades 7-12 will be using MLTI MacBook Air laptops during the current school year. Students wishing to take the laptop home must participate in the laptop protection plan. The laptop protection plan limits the uncovered liability provided there was no intentional, malicious, or grossly negligent cause for the damage.
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UPDATE Madawaska Middle/High School students eligible to take their laptops home over the summer must meet these conditions:
Useful Links for Teachers
- Clip Art & Photo Links
- Other Web Links
- Zamzar converts files from one format to another online.
- Flowcharts, Concept Maps, and Diagrams
- Smithsonian Education Links
- Discovery Education's Puzzle Maker
- Great resource on how to construct web pages using HTML
- Web site for building deluxe online timelines with pics, video, and map integration.
- Discovery Education's Teacher portal. Lots of FREE teacher tools.
- See how web pages are constructed. Learn how to manipulate codes that make things work on the web. Use the online tools to generate your own "hacks"
- Math Links
- Help with algebra, tutorials in math, and confidence building.
- Provides resources for math help through lessons, math games, and a math message board.
- Online math tool that helps solve math challenges.
- Downloadable math calculator for Mac, Windows, and Linux
- Online activities, lessons, standards, and web links.
- STEM Links
Technology Links
- Help Desk
- SchoolBlocks Block Descriptions
- PowerSchool Single Sign On Instructions
- Ass'n of Computer Technology Educators of Maine (ACTEM)
- Maine Learning Technology Initiative
- Apple and Jamf Resources for IT Departments
- Google Drive Training
- Google Classroom
- Google Sites Training
- IT Department Blog
- Zoom Training Resources
- Zoom Procedures
- Book Tech Help
Apple and JAMF Resources for IT Departments
Apple Resources
Upgrade your institution to Apple School Manager-https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206960
Deployment support and resources-https://support.apple.com/education
Apple Deployment Topics Live Webinar Schedule:webcal://p50-calendars.icloud.com/published/2/n4VrDHZctkC0AC5WzmV_A1L_sDjGX3NokK4oXBmnV5NtCcZFuUb-G78gLR45nUTw
Upgrading to Apple School Manager
Upgrading from Apple Deployment Programs to Apple School Manager gives you more options than ever before for easily preparing, deploying, and managing Mac and iPad for your students and teachers. Come learn best practices to prepare for your upgrade.
Available for encore viewing at your convenience!
https://appleinc-amr.webex.com/appleinc-amr/onstage/playback.php?RCID=672559c3206eb2ef369354ad3dc50925
Password: apple1
Creating Managed AppleIDs in Apple School Manager
Join us to learn how you can use Apple School Manager to create Managed Apple IDs — accounts designed specifically for schools that enable students and staff to personalize their device and access key services from Apple. These accounts are built for students of all ages, are intended to make it easy for schools to create and manage accounts at scale, and are designed to meet the privacy and security needs of schools.
Available for encore viewing at your convenience!
https://appleinc-amr.webex.com/appleinc-amr/onstage/playback.php?RCID=68e31db6bc8014d4d32f46f3877bd5c8
Password: apple1
Buying Apps and Books in Apple School Manager
This session will provide everything you need to know about easily funding, purchasing, and distributing apps and books for iPad and Mac with Apple School Manager. Discover how to leverage education volume discounts, and learn tips and tricks on getting the most from Apple School Manager from an Apple system engineer.
Available for encore viewing at your convenience!
https://appleinc-amr.webex.com/appleinc-amr/onstage/playback.php?RCID=8884e7069a0ec2f6e4db36c41e49b38f
Password: apple1
Mac Deployment and Management
Join us to learn how to deploy macOS Mojave, the latest operating system available from Apple. Discover the new enhancements to deployment and management technologies macOS Mojave offers administrators. Discover important considerations for deployment workflows resulting from these latest platform changes.
Available for encore viewing at your convenience!
https://appleinc-amr.webex.com/appleinc-amr/lsr.php?RCID=530543b5341c2251b830876613767e20
Password: apple1
Everyone Can Code
We think everyone should have the opportunity to create something that can change the world. So we’ve designed a program that lets anyone learn, write, and teach code. Come discover how to reignite learning through coding!
Available for encore viewing at your convenience!
https://appleinc-amr.webex.com/appleinc-amr/lsr.php?RCID=1b79831192839bd652c1fca260f3ba13
Password: apple1
Everyone Can Create
Join us to learn about Everyone Can Create, a new program from Apple designed to help unleash the creative potential in every student through photography, video, music, and drawing.
Available for encore viewing at your convenience!
https://appleinc-amr.webex.com/appleinc-amr/lsr.php?RCID=367955bf6d6801bd6ab8ee8a9a1b80ea
Password: apple1
Discover Schoolwork and Classroom: Powerful Tools for Teaching
Learn how to manage iPad devices during class, easily distribute and collect materials, assign activities within apps, follow student progress, and collaborate with each of your students—all in real time. These new teaching tools help educators and students take advantage of the creative power of apps on iPad. You’ll also be able to participate in a live Q&A with an Apple System Engineer.
Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Central Time
https://appleinc-amr.webex.com/appleinc-amr/k2/j.php?MTID=t5cda52c9ecf6059b47cb6ba425e03fe0
Password: apple1
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JAMF Resources
Jamf Nation Videos-https://jamf.it/jnvids
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Jamf 100 Course-https://jamf.it/100
Jamf Blog-https://jamf.it/blog
Admin Guide-https://jamf.it/adminguide
Release Notes-https://jamf.it/releasenotes
Best Practices Series-https://jamf.it/bestpractices
Support-https://jamf.it/support|support@jamf.com| 612-216-1296
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JamfNation-https://jamf.it/jn
Jamf YouTube Channel(playlists) -https://jamf.it/youtube
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VERY NEW -Jamf Training Catalog:https://trainingcatalog.jamf.com(must register for a new account using school email address)
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Internet Safety for Parents and Students
- Internet Safety - Common Sense Media
- Use of Social Networking Tips
- Staying Safe and Secure in a Digital World
- Safe & Secure Handout
- Richard Byrne's 15 Sources for a Safer Internet Day
- Facebook for Parents
- Facebook for Parents Handout
- 3 Rules for Facebook Privacy
- Cyberbullying
- Cyberbullying Handout
- Cellphone Handout
MSD Information Technology
Madawaska's Technology Program is explained in some detail here. Not only what we have for technology, but what we're doing with it.
PDF
YouTube Presentation
Presentation on WOWL
NWEA Resources