Teacher Laptop Device: 13-inch MacBook Air The networking technologies in OS X are based on industry standards. Examples of these technologies include but are not limited to: IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, SSH, NFS, AFP, and SMB. In addition to built-in Bluetooth 4.0 support for wireless device connectivity, MacBook Air includes built-in USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports for connecting to digital cameras, printers, scanners, external storage, and many other compatible devices. 6.6.5. Distance and Online Learning Apple’s solution is compatible with common open source and proprietary distance and The portable computing device must online learning systems both through Apple’s be able support common learning Safari browser and dedicated apps running on management systems (i.e. Moodle, iOS. Blackboard, Studywiz, etc.) to facilitate distance and online learning. In addition, the portable computing iTunes U gives educators an easy and free way, device must be compatible with through iTunes Course Manager, to design common online content providers (i.e. complete courses embedded with audio, oercommons.org, cnx.org, video, documents, books, applications and khanacademy.org, ck12.org, iTunes U, other content with distribution through the etc.). iTunes U app. 6.6.6. Student Information Systems Apple’s proposed solution complies with this requirement. The portable computing device must be compatible with common student information systems in use in schools and states. 6.6.6.1. Maine Student Information Systems Apple’s proposed solution complies with this (SIS) requirement as follows: The Maine Department of Infinite Campus Education utilizes Infinite Campus The Infinite Campus mobile portal is available State Edition for management as an app for iOS/iPad: reporting purposes. In addition, Maine schools primarily utilize Infinite Campus and PowerSchool
Teacher Laptop Device: 13-inch MacBook Air The networking technologies in OS X are based on industry standards. Examples of these technologies include but are not limited to: IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/SFTP, SSH, NFS, AFP, and SMB. In addition to built-in Bluetooth 4.0 support for wireless device connectivity, MacBook Air includes built-in USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports for connecting to digital cameras, printers, scanners, external storage, and many other compatible devices. 6.6.5. Distance and Online Learning The portable computing device must be able support common learning management systems (i.e. Moodle, Blackboard, Studywiz, etc.) to facilitate distance and online learning. In addition, the portable computing device must be compatible with common online content providers (i.e. oercommons.org, cnx.org, khanacademy.org, ck12.org, iTunes U, etc.). Apple’s solution is compatible with common open source and proprietary distance and online learning systems both through Apple’s Safari browser and dedicated apps running on iOS. iTunes U gives educators an easy and free way, through iTunes Course Manager, to design complete courses embedded with audio, video, documents, books, applications and other content with distribution through the iTunes U app. 6.6.6. Student Information Systems The portable computing device must be compatible with common student information systems in use in schools and states. Apple’s proposed solution complies with this requirement. 6.6.6.1. Maine Student Information Systems (SIS) The Maine Department of Education utilizes Infinite Campus State Edition for management reporting purposes. In addition, Maine schools primarily utilize Infinite Campus and PowerSchool Apple’s proposed solution complies with this requirement as follows: Infinite Campus The Infinite Campus mobile portal is available as an app for iOS/iPad:
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