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  • Limited Access to Shortened URLs

    Posted by Elizabeth Hancock on 9/25/2018
    • Shortened URLs, such as those created with services like bit.ly and goo.gl can be used to provide access to inappropriate content and as a vector for malware.
    • TCS blocks students from accessing shortened URLs. This means that when students click on shortened URLs, they will not be able to view the content.
    • There are many ways to provide access to long URLs.
      • Embed URL links in documents, web pages, and email messages, such as this link to our Instructional Technology Resources web page.
      • Provide links in Canvas (grades 6-12), Google Classroom (elementary), or your individual Teacher Page in Clever (click link for directions).
      • Bookmark frequently visited URLs.
    • Currently TCS does not block employee access to shortened URLs.
    • All employees are reminded to never click a shortened link from an unknown source and never provide confidential information in digital forms that request such information.

     

    Click to view our guidance document. 

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  • Curate Teacher Page in Clever

    Posted by Elizabeth Hancock on 9/18/2018

    In Clever teachers can create custom pages with resources not currently included in the district Clever portal. 

    Get the details at http://assets.clever.com/website/files/Teacher-Portal.pdf 

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  • YouTube Channels for Students

    Posted by Elizabeth Hancock on 9/18/2018
    • All students have limited access to YouTube content.
    • TCS provides student access to some YouTube channels (listed below) that provide high quality learning resources.
    • Additional channels must be reviewed and approved before they can be made available to students. Teachers can request review of a channel by completing this form. These requests will be reviewed quarterly or more often when possible.
    • For more information, please see our guidance related to Streaming and Video in TCS Classrooms. 

    YouTube Channels “Whitelisted” for Student Access

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