microsoft

…“Two-Factor Authentication”, “Two-Step Verification” or “Multi-Factor Authentication”. At its basic level, this is an additional password in the form of a code generated through a text message, an application, or a physical device in your possession. In addition to your password phrase, you have this second layer of protection to prove your identity. Sites such as G Suite for Education, Microsoft Office 365, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have this capability. For more information, visit https://twofactorauth.org. Compromised? If you…

…current Community and signing up for our newsletter. You can also follow us on social media (@ltcillinois on Facebook and Twitter). What discussion groups will the new Community offer? Our new Community will feature many of the same discussion sub-groups that you’ve come to appreciate. In particular, platform-specific groups for Apple, Microsoft, and Google products will return in the new Community. Topic-specific groups for E-Rate, Computer Science, and Instructional Technology will also make the transition to the new…

…Google Forms and Google Drive to Microsoft Teams and Keynote for Mac, you’re sure to learn something new from these carefully curated, self-guided lessons. All of the LTC’s online courses can be started at any time. However, current class offerings will close on May 31, 2021. Learn more about some of our most popular courses here. Join a Free Online Course! LTC Webinar Series Throughout the year, the LTC hosts webinars on some of the most popular and…

MIT App Inventor is an innovative beginner’s introduction to programming and app creation for all Microsoft based platforms that transforms the complex language of text-based coding into visual, drag-and-drop building blocks. The simple graphical interface grants even an inexperienced novice the ability to create a basic, fully functional app within an hour or less. View Resource…

…education. We expand access to computer science in schools, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world. Code.org is supported by generous donors including Microsoft, Amazon, Google and many others.   View Resource…

…game, with added tools for easier collaboration. Parents will appreciate the ability to track their child’s progress in a safe, fun learning environment. It’s this versatility that excites many educators about the potential. Code Builder for Minecraft: Education Edition allows educators and students to explore, create, and play in a Minecraft world. Partnering with familiar learn-to-code platforms like ScratchX, Tynker, Code.org, Microsoft MakeCode. $5 per person, volume discounts and discounts for schools with low-income student populations. View Resource…

…deployment, including: Device management and deployment, including Chromebooks, IOS devices, and Windows devices. Configuration of G Suite for Education and Microsoft Intune. Data Privacy Support The LTC is the lead agency on SOPPA implementation and consults on data privacy and student safety issues with school leaders. Contact us for resources, guidance, or support. Cybersecurity Support The LTC provides high-level cybersecurity consultations and assessments focused on helping schools evaluate their current set-up and create a plan to protect mission-critical…

…of account hacks, whether you’re at home, at work, or at school. Many digital platforms – including Google, Microsoft, and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter – now allow users to implement MFA on their accounts. Teachers in particular can benefit from using MFA on their work devices (though students can also utilize it on their personal devices at their own discretion). Utilizing MFA is a quick win, too. Setting up MFA typically only takes a few…

…still having trouble, try logging into LTC’s Canvas instance through a browser at https://canvas.ltcillinois.org. Canvas tends to work best in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Due to the wide variability in mobile devices, the LTC generally does not provide support for tablets or smartphones. If you must use a mobile device for an LTC microcredential, please see the Canvas Mobile Users Guide for your specific device at https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Mobile-Users/gh-p/mobile 17. Is there a specific date by which I have…

…Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Due to the wide variability in mobile devices, the LTC generally does not provide support for tablets or smartphones. If you must use a mobile device for an LTC online course, please see the Canvas Mobile Users Guide for your specific device at https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Mobile-Users/gh-p/mobile 17. Is there a specific date by which I have to complete the coursework? A. Each online course has a specific start date and end date. Please be sure…