Welcome Back Teachers and Staff
Technology Update
New Work Order System
Technology Work Order System: HelpSpot.
To access HelpSpot, please go to Staff-Technology Work order.
This is to be completed if you need any assistance from Tech.
Self Service Portal
Self Service Portal should be on your MacBook. Here you can find various applications, pushed out by the district to download.
Top Tech Teachers
Our T3 teachers are Persaud, Humphries, and McGinnis! More to be added soon.
These teachers are resources in technology and will be sharing valuable trainings with you!
EdTech Blog
Check out our EdTech Blog, updated daily. Topics are MacBook Basics, TTess, Teaching Tips, Fab Finds, and Webtools. You can locate the blog on the EdTech Website and on Twitter @EdTechCISD
Online Book PD is available
Also available at the EdTech Website, online book PD. Check out the titles that are available. If you checked a book out for summer, please return it so you can receive credit.
Password Reset Policy
In an effort to improve security, Technology Services will be implementing a password policy. CISD staff will be required to change their network passwords every 180 days.
The main reason for regular password changes is to limit an account's exposure to misuse. Every time you type in your password it is at risk of compromise - by someone looking over your shoulder, through interception as it travels across the network, and so on. The more it's used the more opportunities there are for it to be disclosed inadvertently. Also, there are certain types of 'brute force' attacks - trying out every possible combination of characters to work out your password by trial and error. Regularly resetting passwords may reduce the risk of this kind of attack, or at least make it less attractive, given that the process will need to be repeated time and again.
Look for more information to come on new password requirements.
The main reason for regular password changes is to limit an account's exposure to misuse. Every time you type in your password it is at risk of compromise - by someone looking over your shoulder, through interception as it travels across the network, and so on. The more it's used the more opportunities there are for it to be disclosed inadvertently. Also, there are certain types of 'brute force' attacks - trying out every possible combination of characters to work out your password by trial and error. Regularly resetting passwords may reduce the risk of this kind of attack, or at least make it less attractive, given that the process will need to be repeated time and again.
Look for more information to come on new password requirements.
(Taken from the Summer Edition of Cougar Uplink)
Alicia Jordal
EdTech @ CHS
Email: ajordal@crosbyisd.org
Website: http://www.crosbyisd.org/Domain/118
Phone: 8327767099
Twitter: @edTechCISD