South Central RIC

#DataPrivacyWeek Tip #4: Delete Apps You Don’t Use Every 3 months or so, go through your devices and think about each app you have downloaded — we call this an “app audit.” You might think that the real estate on your phone is pretty limitless, but an #appaudit isn’t just about decluttering. Many apps will collect and share your device-use data even when you don’t use them; you’re basically giving away your data, and you don’t even like the app! Why should that food delivery app you used once a year ago get access to all your precious data? If you haven’t used the app in months, delete it from your device. Don’t be afraid to be ruthless, you can always download the app again! #SouthCentralRIC #secureyourdata #schoolsupport #caringcommunity For more information and resources, go to: https://staysafeonline.org/programs/data-privacy-week/

🔧 Yesterday was an exciting day SUNY Broome Community College as #SouthCentralRIC technicians joined the annual #SPARKevent, working with students from Owego-Apalachin CSD, Binghamton City School District, Union-Endicott CSD, Johnson City CSD, Windsor CSD and Chenango Forks CSD! 🌟 Targeting 8th graders in the Greater Binghamton Area, the event showcases lots of amazing career opportunities right in our backyard. 👩‍💻👨‍🔬 Let's inspire the next generation! #STEMeducation #edtech #learning #K12education #careeropportunities

While you can't control everything, there are ways you can manage your #dataprivacy. This #DataPrivacyWeek, why not take a few small steps toward #securingyourdata? https://staysafeonline.org/programs/data-privacy-week/individuals/ #SouthCentralRIC #schoolsupport #caringcommunity

Data Privacy Week Tip 2: Cultivate an Online Privacy Habit Apps, websites, devices, and software will often seek out more data than you would think is necessary — why does a Solitaire app need to know your location? Why does a social media app need to know the phone numbers of everyone you know? Here is where you can really take charge of your data. Fortunately, many web browsers, computers, and devices will ask you if you want to share certain types of data with a new app or website. Strike up a habit of paying attention to these requests and actually thinking about your answers. Here are common types of #data you might be asked for: Your location, Contact, Camera, Photos, and Data about your behavior and use of a service. At this point, #think about what you want to share. On mobile devices, you can often decide if you want an app to only have access to this data while using it. If an app or software program refuses to function unless you share certain data that you don’t think it needs (like the Solitaire app demanding your location), find another app. Generally, you might feel more #secure erring on always limiting how much data you share when asked. For more information and resources, go to: https://staysafeonline.org/programs/data-privacy-week/ #SouthCentralRIC #keepdatasecure #edtech #schoolsupport #caringcommunity

Data Privacy Week Tip 1: Know What You Can’t Share The truth is, you can’t control who has access to every scrap and byte of your data. The IRS, for example, will find out how much money you make. And many online services require some of your data to function – a maps app cannot suggest directions if it doesn’t know where you are located (at least while you are using it). An image-sharing site needs access to your photos. Understand that there is a tradeoff between convenience and privacy. To use all the features of your devices, apps, and software, you will often have to share more and more data. By understanding this balance, you can make better #informed #datadecisions. #dataprivacyweek #awareness #keepingdatasecure #SouthCentralRIC #edtech #schoolsupport #caringcommunity For more information and resources, go to: https://staysafeonline.org/programs/data-privacy-week/

January 21 - 27 is #DataPrivacyWeek! Join us in raising #awareness about the importance of respecting #privacy and #keepingdatasecure! #Dataprivacy might seem abstract, but it couldn’t be more personal. You generate lots of data every time you access the internet, and sometimes, when you don’t – your home address, health records, and Social Security are all pieces of data. While you can’t control the fact that your data is collected, you can take charge of how and with whom you share data with in many cases. Your data is worth a lot of money to many different people, businesses, and organizations, but we often don’t value our own data story as much as they do. We can all be more aware of who we share our data with and what we expect in return. Fortunately, there are a few simple, repeatable behaviors you can adopt. There’s an old Silicon Valley adage that if you’re not paying for it, you aren’t the customer, you’re the product. In many cases, this proves true. To be more accurate, your data is the product. Who’s buying? Advertisers, mostly, but also others like software developers. You and your data make up a slice of this multibillion bonanza. Throughout the week, we will share some #tips on how to take charge of your data privacy in 2024! #SouthCentralRIC #edtech #schoolsupport #caringcommunity For more information and resources, go to: https://staysafeonline.org/programs/data-privacy-week/

We love supporting our districts by providing regular application trainings. Check out our upcoming SchoolTool learning opportunities for January and February. For more information or to register, visit: https://www.scric.org/page/trainings #SouthCentralRIC #schoolsupport #K12 #edtech #customerfocused #continuouslearning #caringcommunity

In December, the 24-25 #SouthCentralRIC budget was presented to the @Broome-TiogaBOCES Board of Education. We’re excited to share that in the upcoming year there will be significant enhancements to our Data Security and Privacy service, sunsetting support for Powerschool and eSchoolPlus, additional cloud hosting options, as well as increased automation and efficiencies in many of our services. #customerfocused #schoolsupport #edtech #innovation #collaboration

Each year, the #SouthCentralRIC is required to submit a regional technology plan to NYS Education Dept. in #collaboration with each of our 3 local BOCES. This plan focuses on our shared goal to deliver a better experience and more value to districts through unified and coordinated service offerings. Click here to see our plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uBrLhzVxw0PydLhrupk7kl-6ntlYz9t_/view #customerfocused #caringcommunity #edtech #schoolsupport #innovation

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