2018 Laptop Rollout



2018 Laptop Rollout Orientation: with Video Links


The laptop rollout will begin in June, run through the summer and conclude in early fall.

Prior to signing up, please watch the four videos below. This can be done anytime before your scheduled pick-up time. Videos are available from home or school.

To register for a pick up appointment, please register through this link: Laptop Sign-up

When you click on a required video, you will be directed to MediaCast login page. Log in using your Active Directory credentials to record your access to the materials.
                                                                                



Required Videos

More information
Intro to the Laptop Rollout: 
A brief look at the new laptop 
and what to expect at rollout.

                                          
AAPS Technology Contract
We highlight critical parts of 
the contract you will sign as 
you take responsibility for 
the new equipment.
Please read carefully...   
Sample contract
                       
Log out of iCloud / iTunes: 
You must log out of iCloud and deauthorize your personal
 iTunes account before you 
turn in your old laptop.  
More information o



iCloud (apple.com)


iTunes (apple.com)
                             
School Printers:
A review of how to set up
printers so all features work correctly.
                  Handout                    
Handout
                          

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The following resources, while not required, may also be helpful:


Restoring Data

Restoring Data:  Tips for 
moving data from your
 backup to the new laptop.




          Optional Videos                                                                         More information

Filewave Kiosk: Specialized 
software will be available
 in the Filewave Kiosk.  
Here’s how to install from 
the Kiosk.
Certain level-specific 
software is available 
upon request only.


What’s new in OSX 13 
High Sierra:  Highlights new
 features of the operating
 system.
                                            
What’s new in Microsoft Office
2016:  Highlights changes to 
Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, 
including how to import old 
Powerpoint themes.
Additional resources for 
learning Office 2016
 (from gcflearnfree.com) 

Reflector Teacher: How to 
change your “broadcast name”
 so students can find you to 
share devices screens.
Changing Broadcast
Name in Reflector Teacher
 (handout)
Files01 District Server Space
How to access district server 
space. Shared and personal 
storage space are available 
here.
AAPS Wireless:   A tour of 
our wireless options, 
including how to register the
staff “AAPS” option.
                                               
Switching to AAPS 
Wireless (for staff only)
Adding Home Printers:  If 
you decide to add your home
printer,we review the way to 
set that up.