Laptop+Policy

Administrative Permissions on Laptops
Increasingly teachers need a broader set of functions on their computers so that they may more nimbly respond to new opportunities to use technology and related information in their classes. To help them do that, we will offer two different groups of permissions, Standard and Advanced.


 * Standard Permissions**

- Similar to current arrangement - Good match for teachers who want simplicity, reliability, and who primarily use standard applications such email, web browser, and office applications


 * Advanced Permissions**

- good match for teachers who want the ability to install and customize software and who use a wide range of non-standard applications - requires teachers to identify their needs for this advanced permission, to agree to a set of policies and practices about the use and maintenance of their laptop


 * Key Points**

1. agrees to respect licenses and copyright regarding content and programs installed on the computer (and use the computer primarily for school purposes) 2. troubleshoots problems or conflicts arising from installation of programs off of the image 3. agrees that laptop will be reimaged to the basic setup if laptop becomes corrupted 4. demonstrates intermediate knowledge, skills and understanding of computers and accepts increased responsibility for backing up and maintaining the laptop