FAQ's:
- Can staff take the devices home for the summer? All staff returning to WCPS for the school year 2016-2017 should have the opportunity to take home their MacBook and have access to an iPad for the summer to support planning, training, and professional learning. The iPad would of course go back to students upon return from the break.
- What if a staff member is internally transferring next year? The staff member should take their device with them to their new assignment.
- What if a staff member is not returning to WCPS next year? The staff member should turn in their assigned device to their principal who should send it to my attention at CES.
- What will happen to current PC laptops, labs, etc? Over the course of the next year most will be re-purposed or recycled; antiquated devices will not be repaired. The only labs that will continue to be supported are specialized labs supporting specific digital curriculum with requirements that exceed the capacity or functionality of the devices in the Digital Learning Plan.
- Who will support additional cords, bricks, and covers? Every new device comes with these accessories. Should new ones need purchased prior to the refreshment cycle, schools would be responsible for purchasing extra accessories (prices are on the Weebly).
- Is there a WiFi recommendation for WCPS-access, or WCPS? Both allow the same user access and are supported in the same manner. No preference.
- Do we recommend the desktop Outlook or online version of Office 365? We recommend the online version of 365 for two reasons. One, the desktop version can consume a lot of the device memory based on the frequency of use and two, the online version will provide you the same look and end-user experience irrespective of your location or device.
- How will our inventories be adjusted for next years enrollment? Current enrollment projections are already being assessed and calculated. We will support your enrollment based on the devices assigned this year and supplemented/collected accordingly.