Sookasa for education7/25/2023 ![]() ![]() I love Google Docs etc but I must say that overall I prefer the functionality of Drop Box now that I’ve used them both extensively. I’m just a bit lazy to change over my 1TB of storage to Drop Box. Sookasa – encryption in the cloudĪn important aside here is the safety of cloud storage for personal and sensitive data especially considering safeguarding and possibly the new GDPR regulations. This would also apply in a school context. Each of our laptops are encrypted for local storage and any sensitive data is stored via Sookasa who describe themselves ‘a fully integrated cloud security provider’. Slack- reducing emails and maintaining workplace banter We also use Sookasa when sending audio to be transcribed in order to increase privacy and safety. You know those emails of banter between you and your colleague where they tease you for forgetting a pupils’ name? (Maybe that’s just me and Ellie) weeeeellll, we use Slack for that. Slack is your online staff room or water cooler. It’s also the repository of the dreaded all staff email. Use Slack and watch your internal email drop. You can send texts a bit like a group What’s App and set it up by channel. We have a channel for each project with relevant members able to comment on it. This means you don’t get clogged up with messages about projects you’re not involved in and it forces you to think about who actually needs to be informed. There is also a general channel for all staff and other specialist ones, in keeping with the geeks that we are #researchchat gets a lot of love. ![]() It’s part of what helps with our professional atmosphere and creates a vibe that is warmer than the staff room culture in one or two schools I’ve worked in. Google calendar – who’s doing what and when You can also direct message individuals or groups of people – which is the online equivalent of passing notes during a meeting. Kind of a no-brainer but a shared calendar facility is really important for remote and flexible working. If you aren’t always on site together people need to know when you are available to catch up or be around for a meeting or training. ![]()
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