January 2020 Technology Newsletter
By: Michael Kealy
Happy New Year From The Technology Department!
Frontline Changes
A reminder that Frontline made some changes prior to the holiday break that impact the way users login to various Frontline programs including AESOP, IEP Direct, and My Learning Plan. You will need to create a new Username and Password to access these programs.
Below, is a letter Dr. Rolon sent you in December. If you haven't already, you should review the Quick Start Guide in the letter below to login to the new Frontline system. You should receive a new email to activate your account. This email will expire so please activate your account as soon as you receive the email.
If you experience any issues please contact the appropriate Frontline System Administrator:
Marcia Switzer -IEP Direct, switzer.m@beaconk12.org
Jean Sablinski -My Learning Plan sablinski.j@beaconk12.org
Cheryl Frazier-Woods -Aesop frazierwoods.c@beaconk12.org
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December 13, 2019
Hello!
Beacon City School is upgrading to the Frontline Education’s Insights Platform! The Insights Platform is similar to an "operating system" that our Frontline application is built on. The Insights Platform does not replace our Frontline product; rather it’s now what our application will be built on. The Insights Platform provides enhanced functionality to create a better experience for you.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
Our organization will transition onto the Insights Platform on December 19, 2019 @ 1pm. You will need to create a new Frontline ID account to login. Below is the link to the Quick Start Guide and a simulation course that will guide you through this transition:
· Quick Start Guide to creating a new Frontline ID Account
· Frontline ID Account Simulation Course
When you attempt to login, you will be instructed to create a new Username and Password for interaction via the Website. Once you have created your Frontline ID Account, you should bookmark Frontline Education’s new, universal URL: https://app.frontlineeducation.com. Your new Frontline ID account Username and Password will replace your previous login credentials for web access; they will no longer work if you attempt to sign in on the website.
We are confident that you will find the new enhancements to be very user friendly and to enhance your experience with Frontline solutions. Clean Data Trainers at each school will be available for support. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions that you may have at this point.
Thank you!
Bill Rolon
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Policy
(845)838-6900 Ext. 2018
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Board of Regents adopt the proposed addition of Part 121 to the Commissioner’s Regulations to implement Education Law §2-d relating to protecting personally identifiable information
On Monday, January 13th the Board of Regents adopted the proposed addition of Part 121 to the Commissioner’s Regulations to implement Education Law §2-d relating to protecting personally identifiable information.
What This Means In The Near Future:
- Districts will be required by law to create and pass a data security and privacy policy
- Districts will be required by law to appoint at Data Privacy Officer
- Districts and educators will be required to safeguard personally identifiable information
- All software vendors that collect and/or utilize personally identifiable information will need to comply with Ed Law 2d and sign the districts Parent Bill of Rights in order to be utilized by the district and its stakeholders.
Here is an 8 minute discussing Data Security For Educators which can help you prepare to protect personally identifiable information and avoid cybersecurity attacks.
Board of Regents Conditionally Approves Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards Which Will Impact All Teachers by 2024
GSUITE Updates
More options for copying presentations in Google Slides Quick launch summary Getting started Removing speaker notes from presentation copy Select specific slides to copy instead of the whole deck Availability
This feature makes it easier to parse out and share the most relevant content with your team, audience, or other stakeholders.
To copy only certain slides, go to File > Make a Copy > Selected Slides. There, you’ll also have the option to remove all speaker notes from the selected slides.
Break out a single value within a pie chart in Google Sheets Quick launch summary Getting started Availability Resources
Want to see cutting edge technology? Click the link below to see what was showcased at this years Consumer Electronics Show.
E-Sports is Growing!
REMINDER: TEQ Online PD (OTIS)
If you want to learn something new don't forget to check out the TEQ Online PD Portal (recently rebranded as OTIS).
Course Offerings:
Adobe
Digital Storytelling
Promethean
Apple
Digital Citizenship
Science
Assessment
Early Childhood
iPad
SMART
Blended Learning
Educational Frameworks
Math
Social Studies
Chromebooks
ELA
Microsoft
Special Ed
Civics
ENL/ELL
NAO STEM
Computer Science
General Interest
Project Based Learning
and more!
Teq is an approved NYS CTLE PD Provider, so any qualified courses that you complete can be used towards your state-mandated professional learning hours. Just be sure to take the quiz after completing a course to receive your certificate of completion!
REMINDER: Discovery Education Streaming Plus
Go to: google.discoveryeducation.com
A few reminders about Discovery Education Streaming Plus:
Did you know...
Discovery Ed has a built in professional development tool for teachers
Discovery Ed is more than just a video streaming service
Discovery Ed has a library of still images to use in lessons
Discovery Ed has lesson plans and activities
Teachers can search lesson plans, activites, and videos by topics or standards
To learn more contact you library media specialist or submit a Technology Help ticket.
Reminder: zSpace
Michael Kealy
Beacon City School District
Email: kealy.m@beaconk12.org
Website: https://www.beaconk12.org/domain/24
Location: 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY, USA
Phone: 845-838-6900
Twitter: @techkealy