ASA Weekly Tech Tips and News for May 14, 2021

Just in case you tire of the frequent scam and security reminders, let the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack be a cautionary tale. This is an example of why every user on a network must understand the importance of safety and security, whether it's your home network or the work network. Once one user's account is breached, or someone clicks on a link in a phishing scam, it may not just be a personal embarrassment when your files are locked or your contacts also get phished, the malware may race to every other user and the server as well. While the actual cause of Colonial Pipeline's ransomware attack isn't yet known, it was recently reported they paid a five million dollar ransom, and it's a good reminder to all of us to never let our collective guard down whenever we are online. Remember to be ever suspicious when online and use safe online behavior and secure passwords.

• New Scams to Watch Out For in 2021
• How to Screen Record on a Mac
• Google Workspace for Education Updates:  Some Docs Extensions May Stop Working
• EDU in 90:  The Latest from April
• Ten Google Tips for Using Audio and Video in Google Slides
• Three Good Options for Drawing on Digital Maps
• Knowt Now Offers Public Galleries of Notes, Flashcards, and Quizzes
• End the School Year With Epic Review Olympics

New Scams to Watch Out For in 2021

Twelve minutes of valuable information. If only scammers would use their talents for good!

How to Screen Record on a Mac

How to Screen Record on a Mac, from How-To Geek by Sandy Writtenhouse

Screen recording, also known as screencasting, is possible on a Mac by using the Screenshot app. 

Google Workspace for Education Updates:  Some Docs Extensions May Stop Working

Google Docs is changing the way they render, which will probably not be noticeable to most users. Unfortunately, if you use any extensions for Docs, they may stop working until the extension is updated by the creator. Doc features are not expected to change. This change is expected to roll out slowly over the next few months. ates+%28Google+Workspace+Updates+Blog%29" target="_blank">Full details can be found here. 

EDU in 90:  The Latest from Google for April

Topics included: Google Meet, Family Resources, Chromebooks

Ten Google Tips for Using Audio and Video in Google Slides

Ten Google Tips for Using Audio and Video in Google Slides, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne

Just in time for creating those end of the year slide shows!

Three Good Options for Drawing on Digital Maps

Three Good Options for Drawing on Digital Maps, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne

This will work for marking up any image, not just maps. In Jamboard you'll be able to make the image a background so students can't accidentally delete it. 

Knowt Now Offers Public Galleries of Notes, Flashcards, and Quizzes

Knowt Now Offers Public Galleries of Notes, Flashcards, and Quizzes, from Free Technology for Teachers by Richard Byrne

Simply import a document, and easily create flashcards and quizzes. 

End the School Year With Epic Review Olympics

End the School Year With Epic Review Olympics, from Ditch That Textbook by Matt Miller

Combine this Summer's Olympic excitement with end of the year review.  Free templates are included.