I.T. Monthly: October Issue
West Point Consolidated School District
DEAR TEACHERS AND STAFF!!
October is 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.
We have provided you some helpful tips and videos on student learning as well as important information on how to be more secure online.
Please read through it entirely. Contact us with any tips, tricks, or suggestions to help improve our communication!
As always, if you have comments or suggestions for improving this newsletter, please reach out to us.
~I.T. Department
CANVAS QUICK TIPS
ATTENTION: Second Nine Week Teachers!
Your 1st nine weeks course will remain visible to students until October 14 at 3:00 pm. in case someone needs to make up an exam. Teachers will have access to all their courses until December 20, 2022.
Paper Tutoring
Launching Paper in your Classroom
We have launched Paper Tutoring services this week in West Point Consolidated School! We have gathered easy to follow resources on how to get started using Paper in your classroom.
Click the button below for login instructions for both students and teachers in grades 3-12, teacher guides broken down by grade level, activities, parent info, and professional development opportunities.
Thank you for your support in introducing Paper to students! If you have any questions about
Paper, please reach and email teachers@paper.co or contact a district instructional technology coach.
SAVVAS Training
ELS
and administer tests, analyze data and create individualized post-test student reviews.
On-Demand Learning Opportunities from FriedTechnology
Free On-Demand Courses for Mississippi Educators!
Browse through the list of courses and register at https://www.friedonline.com/mscourses. Once enrolled, participants have 10 months to complete the course. Course completers will receive a Certificate of Completion and can apply for CEUs or SEMIs within 6 months of completing the course. For more information, please contact ms.help@fried.tech.
KAMI
IT Tips
Check for Updates on Surface Pro
Be sure to check for updates on your computer and online Microsoft updates.
CLASSWIZE
ZOOM
Click the picture below to be introduced to the Zoom Learning Center and the fundamental Zoom basic courses.
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Common Sense Education
Digital Citizenship Playlist for K-12: Youtube
Digital Citizenship Video for Grades K-2
Digital Citizenship Video for Grades 3-5:
Digital Citizenship Video for Grades 6-8:
Digital Citizenship Video for Grades 9-12:
MDE DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES
MDE: Digital Learning Best Practices
Click the picture below to learn how to create structured routines and procedures.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
APPLE LEARNING VIRTUAL CONFERENCES
Mississippi State University
ITS Cyber Tips Newsletter: September
West Point Consolidated School District: I.T. Department
Website: https://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us/technology
Location: 359 Commerce St, West Point, MS 39773, USA
Phone: (662)494-6364
Katie Roach
West Point Consolidated School District
Email: katie.roach@westpoint.k12.ms.us
Website: https://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us/technology
Phone: (662) 295.9412
Meon Carroll
West Point Consolidated School District
Email: shekia.carroll@westpoint.k12.ms.us
Website: https://www.westpoint.k12.ms.us/technology
Phone: 662.295.0322