Tuesday Tech Tips
October 10, 2023
Tuesday Tech Tips is a weekly blog that contains interesting technology tips, articles, and videos
From The Instructional Technology Department
October is NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October is an excellent reminder to maintain and protect your hardware and software.
Here are some helpful tips to protect yourself.
Create secure passwords and don’t share them.
Avoid common words, phrases, and personal information when creating passwords.
Don’t click on links in e-mails. Links are an excellent way to get a virus. The same goes for pop-ups.
Turn on the pop-up blocker on your anti-virus. If you still receive a pop-up, do not click on it.
Never visit unfamiliar websites and beware of look-a-like links. These links will have a similar spelling or will end in .net versus .com will be an infected link attacking your computer.
When using social networks, use the privacy settings to protect your personal information.
For more information visit - Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
All Teachers
Request to Unblock- Youtube Videos/Channels & Sites
Please note there are two different forms- links can be found here "Teacher Resources Quick Links & Support"
Classwize Support
Stay tuned for PD information at your school
NOTE- Classwize Syncs on Tuesdays and Fridays, so you may not see updates until after the sync
Tips from the Instructional Technology Coaches
Akia
Organization with Checklist
Using interactive checklists can help build students’ organizational skills, keep them on track, and help them monitor progress on projects. The Checklist Menu is located in the Bullets & Numbering Toolbar. Here is a quick How-To video.
Myra
Reporter Selector Tool in iReady
The Reporter Selector Tool will point you to the right report based on the question you have, making it easier than ever to gain important insights from your i-Ready data. Learn more.
Ted
Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse
On October 14, 2023, the Great Western Ring of Fire Eclipse will take place. It will start around 12:00PM EDT for us. Even though New Jersey is only expecting at 20-30% eclipse, please do not look directly at the sun unless you have the proper eye protection! Click here for more info. Enjoy! ☀️☀️☀️
Genesis Resource folder
Click here to access district directions on commonly used Genesis applications, such as how to set up grading profiles or access staff schedules.
From the Technology Department - HELP DESK REMINDERS
Help Desk FAQs:
***Resetting Student Passwords***
Setting up Parallels and Resetting Passwords
Requesting Support from HELP DESK
Directions and Replacement of defected or lost items
How do I set up Virtual Time Clock (VTC) for the first time?
Setting up VTC for the first time
Connecting to the projector wirelessly using EasyMP for the first time
Wirelessly connecting to the projector for the first time
When I use wireless to connect to the projector, I only see my background image. What do I have to do to make my desktop show up on the projector screen?
Fixing blank desktop via EasyMP
How do I mirror my desktop when connected using HDMI?
How to mirror desktop using HDMI