Teachers with Techitude
Back to School 2018 edition
PRO TIP-- read all the headlines to see what information you need! Don't miss something!
In this newsletter:
So much!
- Shine 2018
- All you need to know about STUDENT ACCOUNTS (and teacher log ins, too)
- Gmail--- @hueneme.org--- it's the only account you need!
- Edcamp Hueneme! Join the fun on Sept. 22!
- Voicemail-- how cool! Update your message!
- Digital Citizenship Lessons-- as you launch your classroom tech at the beginning of the year!
- Social Sharing-- Twitter browsing
- A game--- "Why is this phishing?"
- Videos--- Chrome and bookmarks a TOTAL timesaver!
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How LUCKY are we to work in place where we are encouraged to SHINE in such a fun way!?!
Are you still feeling the SHINE spirit? Keep it going all year long!
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All the accounts--- how do my students and I sign into them?
CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO GET A GOOGLE DOC WITH ALL KINDS OF ACCOUNT INFO!!! YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!! QUESTIONS ANSWERED!!!
Two important things to remember
- Privacy Matters-- don't post passwords, yours OR your students. Don't write them on their nametag. IF they need it in print, give them their 300 #, their google account and their password (symbol/5 letter word with a capital/2 digits) to keep in a folder or their agenda. They should not be visible to a visitor in the classroom, for example
- Permission Matters-- please do not encourage students to create accounts in websites until you know you have permission f rom the tech department. Student data handling is a legal matter. Approved site list coming soon, but I'm glad to look into something that isn't on the list. Just check BEFORE using it, and NEVER tell your students to say they are 13 years old. Just not.
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Email Update! Hooray for ONE email account!
(note: student accounts still use @hsdschools.org but ALL STAFF ACCOUNTS are in the @hueneme.org domain)
Quick Links:
- SHORTCUT-- Add Gmail to your desktop (then, delete the Outlook shortcut by dragging it to the recycle or right click and choose "unpin from taskbar")
- YOUR DEVICES-- Add Gmail to your cell phone (please don't ask a tech guy to work on a device you own. They can't)
- DELETE OR ARCHIVE-- What is the difference? (Spoiler: they aren't the same thing)
- UPDATE-- Use the latest look of Gmail (it looks better and has more features)
- HOUSEKEEPING-- Make Gmail your default service
(1) Go into Mail/Accounts in Settings and DELETE (usually, you can tap on it, then choose "delete account") the EXCHANGE account, and your @hsdschools.org gmail account.
(2) Add an account--- Mail/Accounts in Settings, tap GOOGLE, and sign in with your @hueneme.org account
A great idea is to use the gmail app instead of the MAIL app that came with your iPad.
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It is EDCAMP HUENEME time!
Join us in a couple weeks... Sat Sept. 22
- What do you want to know more about?
- What do you love doing with your students that you can share with others?
If you have been before, gather your colleagues! If you have never been, check it out!
You just may leave with pancakes in your tummy, new ideas in your head, new friends in your heart, a smile on your face, and if you are lucky--- a raffle prize in your hands!
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Update your Voicemail
Need a script? "Hello. You have reached the phone of Mrs. Hueneme. Thanks for your call. Please leave me a voice mail and I will return your call as soon as I am able to. Thank you!" (but use your own name, okay?)
CLICK HERE for the guide, and check out the second page on the right. Or, if you have really good eyes, read the thumbnail image here!
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Digital Citizenship Lessons--- September is the right time!
Notice there are 5-6 lessons (3rd-5th grade, they are updated this year) so you can keep digital citizenship alive all year long. These are important topics to share with your class!
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The Twitters!!! They are SOOO GOOOD!!!
I know, not everyone wants to be on Twitter. Not everyone knows what Twitter even is.
Just listen. Click on the button below. Just look for a minute at the idea sharing. This is about sharing what is happening. Breaking down the walls and connecting with other teachers. Teachers who sometimes thing they don't have anything to add to the conversation, so they add what they have, and find that it was meaningful to someone else.
We are a community of greatness, including you. Welcome!
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Let's Play *** WHY IS IT PHISHING?? ***
I get it... we like to help
1. That email address--- looks like a fake, huh? Sometimes, the address is close to the real one, but it isn't. Stay alert!
2. Google is notifying me that something seems not right--- sometimes Google puts these alerts up and I can ignore because I know it is legitimate. They just filter likely issues. Use all your clues.
3. The text is trying to strike fear and create urgency--- "I won't receive new emails? Oh no, I better act right now (before rational though sinks in)" See what they are trying to do?
4. They include a link to sign into my account--- I don't actually know where this link goes, but be very suspicious when someone you don't know sends you a sign in link, because often it goes somewhere unexpected and tries to harvest your passwords.
There is no harm in this email, as long I just delete and move on. I am too smart for this, and so are you!
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Finally.... (whew, this got long. Thanks for reading!)
This tip makes signing into accounts and using bookmarks so easy; I have included it in every training this summer
I'm telling you, your life will be changed and your productivity will improve.
TOTALLY worth watching those videos, right? Have a great day!
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Liz Hoppe, technology resource teacher
Email: lhoppe@hueneme.org
Website: www.hueneme.org
Phone: 805-488-3588 9832
Twitter: @hoppeteacher