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Privacy Awareness Week
This week is Privacy Awareness Week. As well as running talks and workshops during this week, the OVIC – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner provides privacy resources for organisations in Victoria. With guidance on the Privacy Principles, many templates and materials to help navigate privacy, information sharing and managing security risks or breaches.
Privacy Officer Toolkit
Privacy Officer Toolkit – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (ovic.vic.gov.au)
Privacy Principles
New Tip – How to avoid security threats from email attachments
Among the most dangerous types of malicious mail are the ones with viruses, malware, ransomware or trojans attached.
Browse to our Tips page to find out more or follow this direct link: Tip – How to avoid security threats from email attachments
Network maintenance works on Monday 24th February 10pm – 6am
Network maintenance works on Monday 24th February 10pm – 6am affecting:
- kindergarten.vic.gov.au email
- kindergarten websites hosted by the program
If you have any further questions, please contact us on 038667001
Webmail Upgrade
Some of you may have noticed that the Kindergarten IT Program webmail looks a little different!
It has been upgraded to be optimised for mobile devices.
We will be upgrading our documentation to reflect the new changes, but if you experience any issues, please contact the help desk.
You can visit webmail the same way you always have here – https://webmail.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/.
Face to face training for March 2020
In support of the KIM census requirements for kindergartens we are offering our introductory course throughout March.
Kindergarten Information Management System (KIM) Introduction – 801
The training is available to funded kindergartens throughout Victoria. Classes are provided free of charge and delivered in small groups of 10 people in face to face sessions.
Register your booking on our training page: https://www.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/traininglinks.html
Tip – How to disable comments in WordPress
When creating a new post or page on a WordPress site, comments are enabled automatically. Recently, we have noticed that spam bots are targeting comment boxes with inappropriate language. These comments can be viewed by anyone who is looking at your website. Please review our tip on how to disable comments in your WordPress site.
Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020
Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020
For more information, please visit https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/4057281/windows-7-support-ended-on-january-14-2020
Welcome back to 2020!
The Kindergarten IT Program welcomes kindergarten teachers, staff and children back for the new year. We are already receiving enquiries about training offerings. A new round of IT training will be available for booking in February 2020.
More information will be provided soon.
We wish you a successful 2020!
TLDS – How to share section 2 & 3 with families – New video guide available
We have created a new 5 minute video explaining how to use the ‘Create New Link’ feature in the Online TLDS platform.
This is an important new step in the process so even if you are familiar with the Online TLDS from last year, this feature can save you time.
Watch the video here: https://www.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/TLDSdemoCreateNewLink/index.html
TLDS – Transition resources for families
The resource for families to complete transition statement can be found at https://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/professionals/learning/Pages/family.aspx
The Bushfire Education Website
Developed by the Victorian government, the recently launched Bushfire Education Website is a new resource for educators.
All teaching and learning activities have been aligned to either the relevant Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework outcomes or the Victorian F-10 curriculum.
TLDS – Information for primary schools
Access transition learning and development statements for new prep students. For more information, educators can be directed to the Department’s Access online transition statements for new prep students information page.
Information technology support is provided by the State Library Victoria, Community IT Support Team
Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm
| Phone: 03 8664 7001 | Toll Free: 1800 629 835 |
| General Enquiries Email: info@kindergarten.vic.gov.au | Technical Support Email: support@kindergarten.vic.gov.au |
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Information technology support is provided by the State Library Victoria, Community IT Support Team
Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm
Phone: 03 8664 7001
Toll Free: 1800 629 835
General Enquiries Email: info@kindergarten.vic.gov.au
Technical Support Email: support@kindergarten.vic.gov.au