Sets out the responsibilities of students who receive and use the Bowdoin College-owned "Technology Kit" (an Apple laptop, iPad, and related accessories) distributed under the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program, and summarizes the policies governing student use of College-owned and managed technology. It applies to enrolled students issued a Technology Kit.
Step-by-step setup instructions for Bowdoin students setting up a new MacBook Pro received through the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program. Covers initial setup, app installation, OneDrive configuration, PaperCut printing, and next steps.
Frequently asked questions about the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program for Bowdoin faculty, lab instructors, and staff. Covers Windows and virtual lab support, software availability, student software installation, LinkedIn Learning access, IT support channels, and technology purchasing processes.
Explains which Bowdoin students are eligible to receive technology through the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program and when devices are distributed based on each student's enrollment schedule.
Frequently asked questions for Bowdoin students about the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program, including what technology is provided, warranty coverage, device ownership, Apple ID requirements, and Bowdoin's use of Mobile Device Management (MDM).
Overview of AppleCare+ warranty coverage for Bowdoin student laptops and iPads issued through the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program. Covers what is covered, how to request a repair, repair timelines, costs, and what happens when a device is replaced.
Instructions for reviewing and customizing app notification settings on a Bowdoin-issued MacBook and iPad. Covers turning notifications on or off per app, adjusting alert styles, disabling sounds and badges, and using scheduled notification summaries.
Instructions for rearranging apps, creating folders, hiding pages, customizing which Home Screen pages appear during specific Focus modes, and reducing autoplaying video on a Bowdoin-issued iPad. Helps students put academic tools front and center.
Instructions for reducing distractions on a Bowdoin-issued MacBook by managing which apps open at login, controlling background app activity, and stopping videos from playing automatically in Safari and other apps. Helps students shape what greets them when they open their laptop.
Instructions for turning on Screen Time and reviewing weekly usage reports on a Bowdoin-issued MacBook and iPad. Covers viewing app usage, pickup frequency, and notification counts to build awareness of device habits.
Instructions for creating and using custom Focus modes on a Bowdoin-issued MacBook and iPad. Covers building modes such as Class, Study, and Social, choosing who and what can reach you during each mode, scheduling a Focus (including a class schedule), showing different Home Screen pages per Focus, and staying reachable for emergencies.
Instructions for configuring a sleep schedule and Sleep Focus mode on a Bowdoin-issued MacBook and iPad. Covers setting bedtime and wake times, enabling wind-down, and choosing a simplified Lock Screen for better sleep.