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I.T. Monthly: October Issue

West Point Consolidated School District

I.T. Monthly:October IssueWest Point Consolidated School District

October: Cyber Security Month

Now in its 18th year, Cyber Security Awareness Month continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our Nation, ensuring all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. Please read through this newsletter for tips on how you can be safe online. Also scroll through to read about important updates.


As always, contact us with any tips, tricks, or suggestions to help improve our communication!


-I.T. Department-

Cyber Security Month Resources:

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - The Road to Cybersecurity

What is Cyber Security?

Cyber Security In 7 Minutes | What Is Cyber Security: How It Works? | Cyber Security | Simplilearn
Add Multi-Factor Authentication to Outlook Email
Click here to learn how to ensure your Outlook email account is safe and secure by adding multi-factor authentication.

Digital Citizenship Video for Grade K-2:

Pause & Think Online
Private and Personal Information
Teen Voices: Oversharing and Your Digital Footprint
Teen Voices: Who Are You on Social Media?

IMPORTANT Zoom District Update:

How to Use Zoom within Canvas WITHOUT the Integration
Click here to learn how to use Zoom within Canvas since Zoom is no longer integrated on the side navigation.

Classwize Updates:

#1 Chat: Click Below to Learn How You Can Chat with Your Students

#2 Live View: Click Below to See How to Use Live View

Click Here to Subscribe to Canvas Youtube Channel:

Getting to Know SpeedGrader
Increase Engagement with Canvas Studio Quizzes

Kami 101:

How to Create a Kami Assignment in Canvas:

Remote Teaching with Kami & Canvas

"Every Tool in Kami Explained"

Teacher Instructions for Using Kami - EVERY PAID TOOL EXPLAINED + Student View - Distance Learning

Mississippi Department of Education Info (MDE):

MDE: Professional Development Calendar
Click here to see all of the Professional Development opportunities MDE has to offer.

ITS Cyber Tips Newsletter: September

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West Point Consolidated School District: I.T. Department

Contact us with any questions or tips you may have!

Website: https://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us/technology
Location: 359 Commerce St, West Point, MS 39773, USA
Phone: (662)494-6364