Cyber Security Specialists Visit ISL and Speak With Students

On Friday, October 9, two security analysts, from the Cyber Threat Analysis Division at the U.S. Department of State visited ISL and spoke with students about online safety and security.

The speakers, Marty and Aviva, discussed the need for vigilance as much of our lives, are now on-line. Topics covered included types of malware and viruses that can infect our computers, an explanation of common threats, and how we can better protect ourselves online.

Please see the attached presentation for more information or access the link here.

Unclassified Travel Brief 2015 SCHOOL

QUIZ: Tech Savvy Teacher: How Do You Rank?

Answer 10 questions to see where you fit in on Jennifer Sweeney’s Technology Integration Scale & find smart tips to extend your tech comfort zone!

Click the image below to link to the Edutopia Quiz

Kahoot: Great Learning Starts by Asking Great Questions!

Using Kahoot, students can use any internet ready device (smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.) to participate in a survey, content-based game, or assessment.

Click the image below to register or learn more.

10 Ways to Electrify Class With Kahoot from Ditchthattextbook.com

Video Tutorial – How to Play a Game of Kahoot

Getting Started with Google Drive

Google Drive provides ISL users with free online storage, so you can keep photos, stories, designs, drawings, recordings, videos – anything.

Access: Your files in Drive can be reached from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. So wherever you go, your files follow.

Sharing: You can quickly invite others to view, download, and collaborate on all the files you want–no email attachment needed.

Video Tutorials (click below):  Anson Alexander has created some great tutorials to get you started with some of the basic features and functions of Google Drive that you might be missing.

1- Composing Google Docs

2- Sharing files and folders

3- Document Organization

4- Advanced sharing and permission

5- Third party apps

TedEd & the Flipped Classroom Model

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 Graphic Credit: The Center for Teaching and Learning at The University of Texas at Austin, designed by Josh Walker.

Great Resources

1. Ed.Ted Overview – Youtube – (use engaging videos to create customized lessons)
2. Top 10 TedEd Videos so far
3. http://ed.ted.com/
4. Edudemic – Guide to Flipping Classrooms

Two Step Verification: Stronger Security for Your Online Accounts

We wanted to share some tips for protecting your online information with Google, and other popular online services.  If you suspect your ISL account has been compromised, please let us know immediately.  

GMail Security Checklist

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Google 2-Step Verification protects your account using both your password and your phone when signing in from a new or unrecognized computer.

BuzzFeed News – List of Worst Passwords

CNET – How to Enable Two-Step Verification on Popular Sites

• Facebook
  
• Yahoo Mail
  
• Paypal
  
• LastPass
  
• Dropbox

Please let us know if you have any questions, or need help setting this up for your account.

Using VoiceThread in the Classroom

ISL has gone ahead and purchased a 1 year license!

Many teachers have found VoiceThread to be a great tool for differentiated instruction and engaging students using technology.  Here are some great resources for how VoiceThread is being used in different content areas.

• VoiceThread Library – ESL, Language Arts, Foreign Language, IT, Math, Social Studies, Science, Visual/Performing Arts
• 5th grade – Digital Portfolios for student-led parent conferences
• 9th graders write Children’s stories about astronomy.
• Exploring Probability
• 1st Grade – Reading Analysis
• 2nd Graders play I-Spy
• K-12 Art, Poetry, and Music
• 28 Interesting Ways to Use VoiceThread in the Classroom

Click the image below to access the link to the PD presentation to access more information and tutorials.

 

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