National Cyber-Security Awareness Month October 2017
October is National Cyber-Security Awareness Month, but keeping your information safe is something that you should consider everyday. Cyber criminals do not discriminate. They target vulnerable systems and people. Cyber-security is the shared responsibility of everyone in Pearland ISD, especially when it comes to protecting our students and our information.
The Department of Homeland Security has a wealth of resources for teachers, parents, and students from Pre-K to 12th grade and beyond. The Stop. Think. Connect. Resources are available for download.
Simple Tips from Stop. Think. Connect.
1. Keep a clean machine. Like your smartphone or PC, keep any device that connects to the Internet free from viruses and malware. Update the software regularly on the device itself as well as the apps you use to control the device.
2. Think twice about your device. Have a solid understanding of how a device works, the nature of its connection to the Internet, and the type of information it stores and transmits.
3. Secure your network. Properly secure the wireless network you use to connect Internet enabled devices.
(Retrieved from: www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect)
The Department of Homeland Security has a wealth of resources for teachers, parents, and students from Pre-K to 12th grade and beyond. The Stop. Think. Connect. Resources are available for download.
Simple Tips from Stop. Think. Connect.
1. Keep a clean machine. Like your smartphone or PC, keep any device that connects to the Internet free from viruses and malware. Update the software regularly on the device itself as well as the apps you use to control the device.
2. Think twice about your device. Have a solid understanding of how a device works, the nature of its connection to the Internet, and the type of information it stores and transmits.
3. Secure your network. Properly secure the wireless network you use to connect Internet enabled devices.
(Retrieved from: www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect)
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Did You Know? • 64 percent of American adults own a smartphone. • More than half of mobile application (app) users have uninstalled or decided not to install an app due to concerns about their personal information. (Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, October 2014) | Are You a Good Digital Citizen? Being a good digital citizen is more than knowing your way around the web. It's about connecting and collaborating in ways you didn't even know were possible. Common Sense Media has a wealth of information, lessons, and activities for students of all ages. (Retrieved From: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship) | Do You Have a Strong Password? ConnectSafely.org has great tips for creating strong, secure passwords. A strong password is your best protection against unauthorized use of your online accounts. Watch this short video on tips for protecting your password. |
Did You Know?
• 64 percent of American adults own a smartphone.
• More than half of mobile application (app) users have uninstalled or decided not to install an app due to concerns about their personal information.
(Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, October 2014)
• More than half of mobile application (app) users have uninstalled or decided not to install an app due to concerns about their personal information.
(Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, October 2014)
Are You a Good Digital Citizen?
Being a good digital citizen is more than knowing your way around the web. It's about connecting and collaborating in ways you didn't even know were possible. Common Sense Media has a wealth of information, lessons, and activities for students of all ages.
(Retrieved From: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship)
(Retrieved From: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship)
Do You Have a Strong Password?
ConnectSafely.org has great tips for creating strong, secure passwords. A strong password is your best protection against unauthorized use of your online accounts. Watch this short video on tips for protecting your password.
Do You Have Lessons Ready for Digital Citizenship Week?
If you haven't had a chance to work with your ETS for this week's lessons, Common Sense Media has ready-to-use activities on Digital Citizenship for all grade levels. Our students need to be empowered to be critical thinkers, safe users of digital content, and respectful contributors who act responsibly in our digital world. Digital Citizenship should be discussed every time your students are online or use any sort of online device. Your Educational Technology Specialist has lessons and activities to share in the weeks to follow.
Eduphoria Updates
Eduphoria Strive has released a fix for the errors associated with teachers being able to view their walkthroughs and evaluations. Teachers are now able to submit their Teacher Technology Self-Assessment. An email was sent out with information on what you can do to ensure you can work within Strive. If you are experiencing any issues, please report them with details to _eduphoria@pearlandisd.org
The Teacher Technology Self-Assessment is due on October 27th. If your teachers need help filling out their assessment, your Educational Technology Specialist will be available to provide that support.
The Teacher Technology Self-Assessment is due on October 27th. If your teachers need help filling out their assessment, your Educational Technology Specialist will be available to provide that support.
Pearland ISD Educational Technology Department
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