The Metaverse may not be something you hear about every day, but virtual reality has already been quietly creeping into schools all over the world. The Metaverse, which was also referred to as the Holodeck in popular sci-fi series Star Trek, acts as a fully immersive environment where people can meet, share ideas, and even go on adventures together. Educators …
The Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
Every year, more and more schools are implementing technology into their classrooms to enhance learning opportunities. From interactive whiteboards to Google Classroom, there are many different tools available to help teachers engage students in the classroom and prepare them for the future. This blog will discuss some of the ways technology in the classroom benefits students and teachers alike. Helps …
Back To School! The 4 Cyber Security Trainings You Must Do With ALL Employees
It’s back-to-school season! Soon, our kids will return to the classroom, where they will relearn the information from the prior school year to ensure that they were able to retain that knowledge. There’s nothing wrong with needing a refresher, and this is true for both students and your employees. If your staff has not had a refresher course on your …
How K-12 Schools Can Quickly Eliminate Tech Problems
Now more than ever, we depend on technology to run our schools and our lives. When the “internet goes down,” most schools are at a standstill until they are back online, costing precious learning time. It’s not just the BIG problems but things like file access, password protection, being able to print and recovering files or versions of files that …
Tips for Implementing Effective Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Until recently, most organizations would impart security awareness training as lectures using a slide deck. They typically conducted these training sessions once a year or once during induction. However, these sessions proved ineffective because of their uninteresting nature and lack of follow-up sessions. If you intend to develop a security-focused culture, implementing robust security awareness training is crucial. Here are …
9 Ways Schools Can Go Green
There’s been a renewed focus on how schools and other large organizations interact with the environment. There are many teachers, students and families who prefer to know that their school is making an effort to become more eco-friendly. While it’s great for attracting new students, putting your school on the path to a greener and cleaner future is the best …
Be Cautious of These 3 Cybersecurity Threats
If you’re responsible for your school’s technology infrastructure, you’re probably aware of some of the different methods that cybercriminals will use to try to steal sensitive information. But there are some new threats making headlines. A recent report from CyberCatch saw the cybersecurity platform provider review 20,000 randomly selected organizations in the U.S. for vulnerabilities that can be exploited by …
How to Make Cybersecurity Awareness Second Nature for Your K-12 School
In order to be effective, your school’s cybersecurity program has to start from the top-down and include all employees. It’s no longer enough to depend entirely on your IT department to jump in to the rescue whenever there’s a breach. It’s imperative to have strong security policies in place that are well-thought-out and clearly documented and clearly and simply explained …
Compliance And Cybersecurity – Why Both Are Important
In the world of K-12 education, you’ll inevitably hear about the many ways to beef up your cybersecurity to ensure the safety of your staff and student data. However, another term is often heard when discussing cybersecurity: compliance. It’s not talked about as often, but both cybersecurity and compliance are essential for any school. Compliance helps keep your critical data …
Why Gen Z Could Pose A Threat To Your Cybersecurity and How To Prepare
You may think that since they are the first full generation to grow up in the digital age Gen Zers are already well-prepared for any technological challenges and security issues that arise, but that isn’t always the case. Since most Gen Zers grew up with a smartphone and social media, they’re more likely to share information without any regard for …
