Teachers & Technology | You could Win $5000 for Your Classroom

Thank you to everyone who participated in the CenturyLink Teacher’s & Technology contest! Congratulations to our winners!

WINNER A - Franklin Pierce High School, Tacoma
Congrats to The Life Skills 3 Classroom at Franklin Pierce!

WINNER B - Blakely Elementary School, Bainbridge Island
Congratulations to the first graders at Blakely Elementary School!

Enter to win one of two $5000 grants for your school

Since 2007, CenturyLink has provided over $550,000 throughout the past 6 years to teachers and technology throughout the state of Washington.

Over 76 teachers, have been able to transform their classrooms!

Tech Tips from CenturyLink

Have you set a modem password yet? It keeps people from getting into your Internet and trying to be you. See instructions in your modem’s user guide.
Identity protection tip of the day: Do not use the "save password" function on important accounts. Write it down. Remember it. It’s worth it.
Identity protection tip of the day: Be very cautious about Web links in emails from unfamiliar senders. If you are concerned, instead of clicking on the link, type the Web addresses directly into your browser.
WPA? WEP? What? They’re wireless security codes. The difference? The code that unlocks WPA changes regularly, so it’s harder to crack.
Got a reco here. Protect your wireless network with WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) security. Not compatible? WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is better than none.
Your home is the last place you should be tied down. Here’s what you need to know to connect up to five computers in your home to the CenturyLink High Speed Internet – wirelessly. Click here
Clear, simple, easy-to-read house rules should be posted on or near the monitor. Create your own computer rules or print the Internet safety pledge. The pledge can be signed by adults and children and should be periodically reviewed.
Look into safeguarding programs or options your online service provider might offer. These may include monitoring or filtering capabilities.
Always read a website's privacy policy before giving any personal information. Also make sure that a website offers a secure connection before giving credit card information.
Websites for children are not permitted to request personal information without a parent's permission. Talk to children about what personal information is and why you should never give it to people online.

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