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New Tip – Remember to update apps from the Microsoft Store

On a Windows computer, it is best to install applications from the Microsoft Store.  This way you can update all your installed apps at once from your Microsoft Store library. Click here to read the Tip – Remember to update apps from the Microsoft Store.

New Tip – Get started with an Authentication App

Two-factor authentication is now a requirement for many web accounts and services, such as receiving a confirmation code via text or email when online banking. Authenticator Apps can do the same verification step as a text or email but is more secure, faster and reliable. View it here Tip – Get started with an Authentication

Training webinars for Term One 2025

Now available for enrolment We are offering shorter format Digital Safety webinars to support key priorities of the National Plan to Combat Cybercrime.  The webinars offered: Digital Safety - Email Digital Safety – Password Managers Digital Safety – Security Updates Digital Safety – Antivirus & Anti-malware You can view the schedule and book a webinar

New Tip – Family tech agreements

With children looking forward to transitioning to technology focused schools, now is a great time to introduce families to the concept of family tech agreements. Help your parents set the right approach over the summer break with these family tech agreement templates. View Tip – Family tech agreements  

New Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security

You do not need a subscription to an antivirus product to scan your Windows computer for malicious files.  Windows 10 and Windows 11 both have an antivirus scanner built into Windows Security. View how to use it here Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security.

New resource hub for Young Children in Digital Society

Young Children in Digital Society is a new online hub, bringing together evidence-based resources and information for early-childhood educators. Developed in collaboration with children, families, and educators by researchers and organisations interested in helping young children live well and safely with digital technologies. The resources explain practices that children and their adults can do using

Training webinars for Term Four 2024

Now available for enrolment We are offering shorter format Digital Safety webinars to support key priorities of the National Plan to Combat Cybercrime.  The webinars: Digital Safety – Password Managers Digital Safety – Security Updates Digital Safety – Antivirus & Anti-malware You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.

Technology Survey 2024 is completed

Thank you to all the participants of the Technology Survey for 2024 We received 189 submissions. We will be following up with many of you and responding to your requests. Congratulations to Californian Gully Kindergarten! We would also like to announce the survey prize has been drawn and to congratulate the lucky winner, Karen.

Online TLDS training webinars

Now available for enrolment In support of the Online Transition Learning and Development Statement (Online TLDS) we are offering webinars through late August into September. The courses offered: Online TLDS Training - 901 You can view the schedule and book a webinar session on our training page.

Technology Survey 2024

Complete this 5 minute survey to have your say and give your service the chance to win an iPad! ​ https://surveys.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/ The Kindergarten IT Program would like to find out how we can improve the program for our service members. There are 8 questions covering technology needs, connectivity, service improvements and customer satisfaction.  Your submission will enter your

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