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Anne Bubnic

Play It Safe: Hackers use the back door to get into your computer; a strong, well-chose... - 0 views

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shared by Anne Bubnic on 18 Aug 08 - Cached
  • For the home user, however, password safety requires more than on-the-fly thinking. Pacheco suggests a system built around a main word for all instances. The distinction is that the name of the site is added somewhere. For example, if the main word is "eggplant," the password might be "eggyyplant" Yahoo, "eggplantgg" for Google or "wleggplant" for Windows Live. He suggests listing the variations in an Excel spreadsheet.
  • Password security is a big deal, and if you don't think it is, then someone might be hacking into your computer even as you read this. A strong password isn't foolproof, but it proves that you're no fool. And it might protect you from compromised data, a broken computer or identity theft. Your bank account, your personal e-mails and lots of other stuff are at risk with weak passwords.
  • "A good password is the most important part of Internet security," said Robert Pacheco, the owner of Computer Techs of San Antonio. "It's the beginning and end of the issue. You can't stop it (hacking). You do what you can do to prevent it. You just try to stop most of it." A strong firewall, as well as spyware -- and virus-detection software -- protect a computer's so-called "back door," Pacheco said, where a hacker can gain access through various cyber threats. Those threats include infected e-mail attachments; phishing Web pages that exploit browser flaws; downloaded songs or pictures with hidden trojans; or plain ol' poking-and-prodding of a computer's shields. But passwords protect information from a frontal assault by way of the computer's keyboard.
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  • Other people use easy-to-remember passwords. Trouble is, Rogers said, they're easy-to-guess passwords, too. Good examples of bad passwords are your name, your family's names, your pet's name, the name of your favorite team, your favorite athlete or your favorite anything. Get to know the person -- a technique that geeks refer to as "social engineering" -- and the password is easy to guess. There are message-board stalkers who can guess passwords in a half-dozen tries. Hackers rely on a lot of methods. Some, Rogers said, employ "shoulder surfing." That means what it sounds like -- looking over someone's shoulder as that person is typing in a password.
  • Other people use easy-to-remember passwords. Trouble is, Rogers said, they're easy-to-guess passwords, too. Good examples of bad passwords are your name, your family's names, your pet's name, the name of your favorite team, your favorite athlete or your favorite anything
  • The type of hardware being used can be a clue, said Rogers, a senior technical staffer in the CERT Program, a Web security research center in Carnegie-Mellon University's software engineering institute. It's easy to find a default password, typically in the user's manual on a manufacturer's Web site. If the user hasn't changed the default, that's an easy break-in.
  • Hackers rely on a lot of methods. Some, Rogers said, employ "shoulder surfing." That means what it sounds like -- looking over someone's shoulder as that person is typing in a password
  • Most of the password hacking activity these days goes on at homes, in school or in public settings. These days, many workplaces mandate how a password is picked.
  • The idea is to choose a password that contains at least one uppercase letter, one numeral and at least eight total characters. Symbols are good to throw in the mix, too. Many companies also require that passwords be changed regularly and that pieces of older ones can't be re-used for months. And user names cannot be part of the password. Examples: Eggplant99, 99eggpLanT, --eggp--99Lant. For the next quarter, the password might change to variations on "strawberry.
  • The idea is to choose a password that contains at least one uppercase letter, one numeral and at least eight total characters. Symbols are good to throw in the mix, too. Many companies also require that passwords be changed regularly and that pieces of older ones can't be re-used for months. And user names cannot be part of the password. Examples: Eggplant99, 99eggpLanT, --eggp--99Lant. For the next quarter, the password might change to variations on "strawberry."
  • Anne Bubnic on 18 Aug 08
     
    Password security is a big deal, and if you don't think it is, then someone might be hacking into your computer even as you read this. A strong password isn't foolproof, but it proves that you're no fool. And it might protect you from compromised data, a broken computer or identity theft. Your bank account, your personal e-mails and lots of other stuff are at risk with weak passwords.
Vicki Davis

Mrs. McConnell's Blog: My Top 12 Reflections on 2012, pt. 2 - 4 views

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education teaching reflection all_teachers

shared by Vicki Davis on 05 Jan 13 - No Cached
  • Vicki Davis on 05 Jan 13
     
    Even more inspirational, here Sandy shares how she worked hard to find a place where students are treated with compassion and inclusion and how she found someone to work with her. She also built onto her house and had surgery on a thyroid tumor. I think that some people think that innovators have it easy and they'll just work when it is easier. Sandy didn't have it easy at all and look at what she's done. I find her reflections so heartwarming and hope some of you will share your stories. We should draw strength from one another.
Martin Burrett

Swift Playgrounds now available on the App Store - 2 views

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Apple Apple app Swift coding iPad

shared by Martin Burrett on 17 Sep 16 - No Cached
  • Martin Burrett on 17 Sep 16
     
    Swift Playgrounds, an innovative new iPad app from Apple that makes learning to code easy and fun for everyone, is now available on the App Store. With Swift Playgrounds, real coding concepts are brought to life with an interactive interface that allows students and beginners to explore working with Swift, the easy-to-learn programming language from Apple used by professional developers to create world-class apps.
Vicki Davis

- 5 reasons schools need computing teachers with expertise in the subject - 2 views

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shared by Vicki Davis on 03 Dec 13 - No Cached
  • Vicki Davis on 03 Dec 13
     
    Terry Freedman from the UK makes some great points about expertise in Computing. This is particularly relevant in the UK where every student age 5 and up is expected to be taught programming in school. (Wake up world.) Terry says: "Some Principals and Headteachers think that a good way around the problem of teaching computing is to not worry about whether teachers have subject knowledge at all. "All we need are facilitators", they say, "while the kids can teach themselves and each other." This is, as any teacher knows (or should know), easy to say, less easy to do, and not altogether the most desirable thing to do even if you can do it. However, just in case your school happens to be "led" by one of the aforementioned Headteachers, here are some arguments you may want to use. I think that any one of them should suffice, and all of them together make for a cast-iron case." Read more... this is a topic that will be increasingly discussed in other countries.
Vicki Davis

ExitTicket - 21 views

exittix.com/login

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shared by Vicki Davis on 05 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • Vicki Davis on 05 Nov 13
     
    A new website that is easy to align to standards (and share information with other teachers) with your students as you give "exit tickets" but also other activities during class. I like how easy it is to share your questions with other teachers. I'm still testing and learning this system but am impressed that this is an alternative for student response systems that some may want to test as well. For those who do data driven decision making, this is a must test.
Vicki Davis

CPR in Schools - 0 views

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shared by Vicki Davis on 21 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Vicki Davis on 21 Oct 13
     
    Train your students in CPR. This is a great thing to share with your health classes. The curriculum is here for you. "The easy-to-use CPR in Schools Training Kit is designed just for schools.  It contains everything needed to train 10 students at once in CPR.  Repeat the process to train a class, a grade - or even an entire school! The CPR in Schools Training Kit is portable, allowing for convenient movement from classroom to classroom and easy storage. One CPR in Schools Training Kit can train hundreds of students!"
Dave Truss

Tech Teacher: iPod, uPod | Edutopia - 0 views

www.edutopia.org/tech-teacher-ipod-upod

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shared by Dave Truss on 17 Oct 08 - Cached
  • Dave Truss on 17 Oct 08
     
    Anyone with a microphone and an Internet connection suddenly seems to have a podcast, and for good reason: It's very easy to produce and upload audio clips. The tools are cheap, the files are easy to share, and just about anyone can do it. Does it make sense for your classroom?
Vicki Davis

The iPad could be the best mobile accessibility device on the market - 11 views

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shared by Vicki Davis on 22 Jun 10 - Cached
  • Vicki Davis on 22 Jun 10
     
    Right now, the iPad is being hailed as the best mobile device for the blind because it has voice enabled navigation. This article discusses the iPad, the Kindle and accessibility issues and information on both.
  • Ruth Howard on 28 Jun 10
     
    Hi Vicki thanks I've been really thinking about these readers for aged in nurse homes say with cams so they can speak to each other in own rooms and across dining tables etc there's a huge need for easy use large print readers easy browse easy communicate tool for elderly I cannot understand why this isn't discussed more?! Studies show 50% aged in care depressed. I worked in that area and can say huge needs there.....
Maggie Verster

Brain Games & Brain Training - Lumosity - 11 views

www.lumosity.com

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shared by Maggie Verster on 01 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Maggie Verster on 01 Oct 09
     
    # Shown to improve memory and attention # Detailed feedback and improvement tracking # Fun and easy: full workout in less than 10 minutes/day # Start your training today
  • Maggie Verster on 01 Oct 09
     
    # Shown to improve memory and attention # Detailed feedback and improvement tracking # Fun and easy: full workout in less than 10 minutes/day # Start your training today
Fred Delventhal

HOW TO: Convert Your Blog Into a Podcast on iTunes for Free - 0 views

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podcast itunes podcasting text-to-speech text2speech blog audio

shared by Fred Delventhal on 29 Nov 08 - Cached
  • valuable tool for the visually impaired
  • Easy 10-Step Setup Guide for Text-to-Speech Conversion
  • Fred Delventhal on 29 Nov 08
     
    Easy 10-Step Setup Guide for Text-to-Speech Conversion for Blogs
Marie Coppolaro

Small-Business-Podcasting-Kit.pdf (application/pdf Object) - 0 views

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shared by Marie Coppolaro on 27 Sep 08 - No Cached
  • Marie Coppolaro on 27 Sep 08
     
    Wildvoice is a free, easy to use tool for creating podcasts, adding effects, simple editing. Great for beginners.
  • Marie Coppolaro on 27 Sep 08
     
    tutorial for Wildvoice - this is an excellent easy to use platform for beginner podcasts
Vicki Davis

Why Users Don't Read Documentation | Idiotprogrammer - 0 views

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shared by Vicki Davis on 10 Jun 08 - Cached
  • Users don’t know the terminology to describe the problem they have or to know what to look for. Users haven’t studied the problem long enough. Users don’t recognize details or signs which might aid in understanding the problem. Users might not have easy access to the documentation, may not be qualified to understand it (because of language barriers or technical level), or they may simply not have the time or energy to use it. Users might be unaware of the status of their computer/account/browser and/or they might be limited in their ability to obtain this information. Users might have received incorrect or misleading information from someone else, or they might have made incorrect assumptions about the product. Users may be familiar with one kind of product and lack the appropriate mental model for knowing how the product is supposed to work. Users might have previous problems in the past and found it easier just to call technical support than to risk aggravating the problem when trying to fix it.
  • Vicki Davis on 10 Jun 08
     
    I love this article which talks about the most common problems when people call customer service. I believe that as I teach my students I should help them become technically fluent to minimize these problems and maximize their potential in this increasingly technical world. The most common problems are: * Users don't know the terminology to describe the problem they have or to know what to look for. * Users haven't studied the problem long enough. * Users don't recognize details or signs which might aid in understanding the problem. * Users might not have easy access to the documentation, may not be qualified to understand it (because of language barriers or technical level), or they may simply not have the time or energy to use it. * Users might be unaware of the status of their computer/account/browser and/or they might be limited in their ability to obtain this information. * Users might have received incorrect or misleading information from someone else, or they might have made incorrect assumptions about the product. * Users may be familiar with one kind of product and lack the appropriate mental model for knowing how the product is supposed to work. * Users might have previous problems in the past and found it easier just to call technical support than to risk aggravating the problem when trying to fix it.
  • Vicki Davis on 10 Jun 08
     
    Information on how to help users become more proficient at being helped.
Jeff Richardson

5 Easy Ways to Dip Your Toes in the Web 2.0 Water | The Moss-Free Stone - 0 views

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shared by Jeff Richardson on 29 Mar 08 - Cached
  • Jeff Richardson on 29 Mar 08
     
    Great way for teachers new to web 2 to get started and try some things out. However, I think it should Diigo now!
  • Jeff Richardson on 29 Mar 08
     
    Great easy way for teachers to get into web 2.0. However, it needs Diigo added to it now!
Anna Adam

JotForm - Easiest Form Builder - 0 views

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shared by Anna Adam on 07 Apr 08 - Cached
  • Anna Adam on 07 Apr 08
     
    I could see teachers using forms for data collection with schools across the globe and then exporting the data to graph. Super easy!
  • Anna Adam on 07 Apr 08
     
    Super easy form builder. Provide a link to use for sharing the form and a way to embed it into a web site. Allows sharing of data. Free version allows only 100 submission/month. $9/month will get you unlimited form submissions
Vicki Davis

BibMe: Fast & Easy Bibliography Maker - MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian - Free - 0 views

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shared by Vicki Davis on 21 May 08 - Cached
  • Vicki Davis on 28 Jun 11
     
    A very easy bibliography maker. This bibliography maker helps fill everything in for you.
Ted Sakshaug

Flixtime - Video Slideshows made easy! - 11 views

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shared by Ted Sakshaug on 02 Mar 10 - Cached
  • Ted Sakshaug on 02 Mar 10
     
    make easy slide shows from photos, music and videos
Nelly Cardinale

MagMyPic.com - Fake Magazine Covers with your Photo! Novelty Magazines and Novelty Gifts! - 29 views

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fun magazine generator photos design magazines web2.0 all_teachers technology techintegrator

shared by Nelly Cardinale on 09 Jan 10 - Cached
  • Nelly Cardinale on 09 Jan 10
     
    Fun and easy place to create a fake magazine page with your picture on it. It can then be embedded to many different sites including Google free websites and many blogging sites.
  • Nelly Cardinale on 09 Jan 10
     
    Fun and easy place to create a fake magazine page with your picture on it. It can then be embedded to many different sites including Google free websites and many blogging sites.
Ted Sakshaug

skrbl: easy to share online whiteboard - 8 views

www.skrbl.com

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shared by Ted Sakshaug on 14 Apr 10 - Cached
  • Ted Sakshaug on 14 Apr 10
     
    Simple and easy online multi user whiteboard, start skrbl, give out your URL & start working together. Sketch, text, share files, upload pictures all in one common shared space. There are no new tools to learn, nothing to download, nothing to install. Brainstorm on our simple whiteboard to start thinking together, everyone sees the same screen, everybody gets on the same page
Kelly Faulkner

Audioboo - 1 views

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audio podcasting web2.0 tools audioboo sound recording sharing files

shared by Kelly Faulkner on 05 Aug 09 - Cached
  • Ted Sakshaug on 05 Aug 09
     
    easy and quick video podcast
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  • Clif Mims on 16 Jan 10
     
    "Record and playback digital recordings up to 5 minutes long which can then be posted on" to your personal Audioboo profile page. You can record your "boos" by phone, with the iPhone app or through your web browser. AudioBoo is iTunes ready making it the easiest way to begin podcasting.
  • Michael Walker on 15 May 10
     
    Recording and uploading audio quickly and easily
  • Kelly Faulkner on 24 Oct 10
     
    an easy way to record & share audio files
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