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March 2020 Technology Newsletter

By: Michael Kealy

March 2020Technology Newsletter By: Michael Kealy

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all those who assisted in disassembling elementary school chromebook carts and handing out chromebooks to students. It was truly wonderful to see the team effort. Stay safe and healthy everyone. Thanks again!
Teach from Home

Teach from Home

A temporary hub of information and tools to help teachers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

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Need Help? Submit A Technology Help Ticket

help@beaconk12.org

TEQ Online Professional Development Click OTIS For Educators Below

OTIS for Educators

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Phishing scams, spam spike as hackers use coronavirus to prey on remote workers, stressed IT systems

Phishing scams, spam spike as hackers use coronavirus to prey on remote workers, stressed IT systems

Cyber risks are spiking as online criminals take advantage of the coronavirus and the sudden shift to remote work to attack corporate systems, a CNBC survey finds.

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Supermarket Lines? Who Needs Them

About 15 years ago IBM predicted we would no longer need to stand in lines at the grocery store using technology they developed. (Check out the throwback video below).


In 2020 Amazon has opened Amazon Go stores in several markets throughout the country where you won't find lines, cashiers, or cash! Check out the video below to see what shopping is like in one of these new stores.

IBM RFID Checkout in Supermarkets
Introducing Amazon Go and the world’s most advanced shopping technology

Even Celebrities Fall For Email Spoofing Even Celebrities Fall For Email Spoofing

Shark Tank host loses $400,000 in a scam

Shark Tank host loses $400,000 in a scam

"Shark Tank" judge Barbara Corcoran lost nearly $400,000 in an elaborate email scam that tricked her staff.

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Did You Know? Sharing Your Credentials Violates BOE Policy 6470: Employee Agreement Technology Acceptable Use Policy Did You Know? Sharing Your Credentials Violates BOE Policy 6470: Employee Agreement Technology Acceptable Use Policy

Click Here For Google Chromebook Shortcuts Click Here For Google Chromebook Shortcuts

Classroom tech: Should I use it? 10 considerations Click Here Classroom tech: Should I use it? 10 considerations Click Here

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Michael Kealy

Director of Technology

Beacon City School District

Email: kealy.m@beaconk12.org
Location: 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, NY, USA
Phone: 845-838-6900
Twitter: @techkealy

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