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As we near the end of the school year, posts about ed tech tips slow down, and will nearly dry up over the summer. Security tips and news continue to go strong year round, especially as phishing, smishing and ransomware threats increase. Continue to be on your guard and keep a healthy dose of skepticism when addressing any email or text. Google Workspace for Education updates will also continue to roll out over the summer. Posts will be less frequent over the summer as I shift into maintenance and preparing for the next school year mode. Be sure to check in periodically to keep up on Google updates and any security trends you need to keep in mind. When you are posting on social media about your summer vacations and activities, please keep in mind the 6 things you should never share on social media from the article below.
Why Cybercriminals Looking to Steal Personal Info are Using Text Messages as Bait
Why Cybercriminals Looking to Steal Personal Info are Using Text Messages as Bait, from NBC News by Kevin Collier
I've personally noticed a vast increase in scammy texts. A clear reminder to never click on a link in a text unless you are 100% sure it's legit. If the text is supposedly from your bank or a delivery service, go to their site through your browser and check there. Once you respond to a text scam, the scammers then know it's an active number and you will recieve even more scam texts.
Top 10 Computer Rules (NEVER Break These!)
Good rules of thumb when online, or using any device, including laptops, tablets, phones, etc.
6 Things You Should Never Share on Facebook and Social Media
6 Things You Should Never Share on Facebook and Social Media, from How-To Geek by Tim Brookes
Words of wisdom for your protection against identity fraud, theft, and harrassment, both online and in the real world.
Google Workspace for Education Updates:
Insert Smart Chips for Files and Meetings, Create Checklists in Google Docs
Smart Chips are already available when you @ mention a person in a document. Adding an @ before someone's name or email address links them to that document, and displays info such as their contact information (or any additional info the user has added to their Google profile). Now, in addition to connecting to just email addresses, smart chips will also suggest recommended files and calendar meetings. This feature should roll out within the next two weeks. Also included in this update will be the ability to create checklists, in addition to numbered and bullet point lists. Those checklist items can then be assigned by using the smart chips and @ mentioning another user.
These updates are part of the smart canvas experience, being rolled out in the coming months, and will bring even more collaboration features.
Present from Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Directly to Google Meet
Within the next two weeks, you should see the option to present to an active Meet call directly from within your Doc, Sheets or Slides file. There will be a Meet icon at the top of the file, next to the Share button. Clicking on that icon will allow you to join a Meet that is already active and present the tab. Here are the full details.
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