Technical and field staff are gathered at the #SouthCentralRIC today for an interest-based #workshop on #PowerShell, a scripting language and command-line shell that helps users automate tasks, manage systems and perform various operations. Staff will receive #interactiveinstruction as well as #handsonlearning. Staff expressed so much interest in this class that a second workshop will be offered in January! About a quarter of our staff will complete this training. #edtech #continuouslearning #innovation
Since July, the #SouthCentralRIC has been busy working on refreshing our #purposestatement and #values with the help of Blue Beyond Consulting. We had about 150 participants involved in the process and are very excited to almost have a final product. Here is a sneak peek of what is to come. #customerfocused #caringcommunity #continuouslearning #innovation #collaboration #character
The #SouthCentralRIC values our employees and strives to create a #positiveworkexperience. Our current Creativity and Innovation Challenge meets these goals by engaging staff in the process of providing ideas that might improve and strengthen the work we do. #collaboration #strengthensupport
One perk of working at the RIC is seeing your kids when they participate in @BTBOCES activities. #SouthCentralRIC staff, Ryan, stopped by the BT BOCES Elementary Engineering Day this morning to support his son.
"🛠️ Equipping our Field Services Team with the right tech toolkits is 🔑 to success! 💼 All #SouthCentralRIC field techs are supplied with the cutting-edge tools they need to excel in their roles. 💪 #TechToolkit #FieldServices #EdTech #School Support
Each summer, the #southcentralRIC data integration team partners with #schooldistricts on planned #dataintegrations to prepare for the #startofschool. Once school resumes, the integration team works closely with the Service Desk to address unplanned integration needs. Currently, the team is averaging a 4-week turnaround for each of the 300+ requests submitted since 7/15. #edtech #teamwork #schoolsupport
The #SouthCentralRIC had a very busy and productive start to the #2324schoolyear. In September, staff handled over 3,000 #supportcalls and closed over 17,000 #supporttickets. In addition to calls and tickets, our users viewed our public-facing #knowledgebase content over 4,100 times. Many other support groups spent a significant amount of time supporting the dozens of mission critical services we deliver to our component school districts on a daily basis.
Many thanks to all our outstanding #schoolsupport staff for helping our users get through another busy September. #edtech #teamwork #collaboration
Outsmart cyber threats! Hackers are always looking for vulnerabilities to exploit. Stay ahead by enabling automatic software updates. Stay safe, stay updated!
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SecureOurWorld #SouthCentralRIC
The Spooky Creature Techs of the SCRIC (Spooky Creatures Rehabilitation and Integration Center) sure know how to celebrate Halloween in style! Check out these fang-tastic snapshots of our Field Services Team enjoying the holiday. 😈 #southcentralRIC #edtech
The Spooky Creature Techs of the SCRIC (Spooky Creatures Rehabilitation and Integration Center) sure know how to celebrate Halloween in style! Check out these fang-tastic snapshots of our Field Services Team enjoying the holiday. 😈 #southcentralRIC #edtech
Lock it up! Strong #passwords are your first line of defense against cyber threats. Don't settle for weak combinations. Create unique and complex passwords for each account and consider using a password manager for added convenience and security. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SecureOurWorld #southcentralRIC
Look at all the amazing #connections, # networking and #learning that happened at yesterday's Leadership and Innovation Showcase #LIS2023! #southcentralric #edtech #collaboration
We are excited and ready to #learn about the impacts of AI on #K12education at our Leadership and Innovation Showcase #LIS2023! #southcentralric #edtech
We are so excited for tomorrow's Leadership and Innovation Showcase #LIS2023! It's going to a great day of #learning and #collaborating on how technology impacts #K12education. #SouthCentralRIC #edtech
Don't get hooked! Phishing emails are sneaky bait trying to reel you in, so here are some tips for spotting a phishing attempt:
1) They create a sense of urgency or claim to need help.
2) They ask for personal or financial info.
3) They want you to download a file or click on a link.
Don’t take the bait – delete or report them!
#SecureOurWorld #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
Today’s Lunch & Learn was a great opportunity for districts to #learn more about MasterLibrary and the #southcentralRIC #facilitiesmanagement service. #schoolsupport #edtech #collaboration
Join the SCRIC this October to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month and learn proactive ways to stay safe online! It is the perfect time to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
There are 4 simple ways to keep your online life more secure:
1. Use strong passwords and download a password manager
2. Turn on multifactor authentication
3. Recognize and report phishing and
4. Update your software.
For more information and resources, you can check out https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month and https://staysafeonline.org/programs/cybersecurity-awareness-month/
Join us at this year's Leadership & Innovation Showcase to hear about the effects of AI in K-12 education from our keynote speaker Dr. Mike Doughty, NERIC Asst Superintendent. Register here: https://pulse.kickup.co/accounts/login/?next=/events/browse/CSRsuEuYsHaot2CzzmvXBh/announcements/
We are proud to #celebrate all of our hard-working #ITprofessionals today! Join us in #thanking them for all their work in ensuring our students and our educational communities have #high-quality #ITservice and #ITsupport. They make a difference! #southcentralRIC #edtech
#SouthCentralRIC staff love to #partner with districts by participating in #newteacherorientation. During this time, staff address personal technology needs, explain the process of submitting IT tickets, review #datasecurity & privacy practices, and share available #educationaltechnology that #enhancesteaching. #backtoschool2023 #schoolsupport #2324schoolyear #learning #collaboration #edtech
