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eClass

eClass. Beyond the Basics. Workshop Goals. Provide additional info on eClass Grades, beyond the basic “1 grade per term usage”. Provide an alternative to managing two separate gradebooks, via use of eClass. Highlight options and customizations available in eClass. Working with eClass Grades.

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  1. eClass Beyond the Basics

  2. Workshop Goals • Provide additional info on eClass Grades, beyond the basic “1 grade per term usage”. • Provide an alternative to managing two separate gradebooks, via use of eClass. • Highlight options and customizations available in eClass.

  3. Working with eClass Grades An Overview

  4. At the Start of the Term • Access your school’s eClass Data Server. • Using the eClass “Generic Class” file, import your eClass Rosters, and create your eClass “Class Files”. • Define Assignment Categories. • Setup Assignments. • Setup Styles/Report Preferences. • Save a Backup of your Data.

  5. During the Term • Add Assignment Categories. • Add Assignments. • Create Seating Charts (if desired). • Enter Scores & Comments. • Print Reports (if desired). • Periodically update your Class Rosters. • Save a Backup of your Data.

  6. At the End of the Term • Print Reports (if desired). • Export Term Marks to the Server. • Save a Backup of your Data.

  7. Review of eClass Tasks …and maybe some new stuff?

  8. File menu - Import Roster Class rosters are sent from Mac School (.rst files) English 11 3 Smith English12 4 Smith

  9. Windows Menu Scores Students Assignments

  10. Categories: “Total Points” Default (from your school’s Generic Class File) Basic “1 grade per term usage”

  11. Add Description & Weight Pick an Empty Category Categories: Modify/Add New

  12. Categories(shown on Assignments screen)

  13. Add Assignments Select 1. To Add to list of assignments • Click in first empty description box 2. To Insert a new assignment • Select assignment row BELOW which to insert a new assignment • From the Edit menu, choose Insert Row • Enter new information in each field

  14. Copy All Assignments from One Class to Another Class 1. Open target Class 2. Class menu, choose Copy from...

  15. Copy Some Assignment(s) from One Class to Another Class 1. Highlight the Assignment(s) 2. Edit menu - Copy 3. Open the target class - Paste

  16. Enter Student Scores • Click in column & type score • Use the Return or Enter key to go to the next student • Special Options - Edit menu • Fill Column • Fill Row • Jump To

  17. Verify the Class Click to enter Score

  18. Enter Comments • Use Comments from Mac School (shown in italics) • Only these comments will be sent up with Term Marks. • From the Class menu, choose Comments and add your own Comments to the file • NOTE: Do not edit/delete existing MacSchool Comments! • Click “Student” window • Add Comment • (via control-click or right click)

  19. Backup Your eClass Data! Save a copy of your class files to a memory stick, file server, external drive, floppy, etc… Just in case!

  20. Extra Features of eClass • Set a Password for Class files • Drop Lowest Score(s) • Curve Scores • Student Notes • The Seating Window • Report Incomplete or Failing Students

  21. Class Menu - Set Password • Keep your password safe but memorable, perhaps a building-wide password, or subject-area password?

  22. Utilities Menu - Drop Lowest Score

  23. Utilities Menu - Curve Scores

  24. Class Menu - Student Notes

  25. Windows Menu - Seating Pick Students Popup Seating Charts

  26. Report Incomplete or Failing Students

  27. eClass Reporting Options

  28. What is a “Style” File? • “Style” Files are created to save the many options chosen for a given report or reports. • Use the “Default” style before printing or “Open Style” (for your saved styles).

  29. How to Use Style Files • You can create a Style File for each report • Define options for each Style File • Student Data • Grades • General Report Prefs • Font and Size of text • Individual Report Preferences

  30. Reporting Output/Options • Group • Individual • Multi-Class • Roll Book • Summary • Comment List • Histograms • Graphs Save - Sort - Preview - Print

  31. Sample Reports & Graphs

  32. Saving Your Styles • File menu - Save Style As • Name your new Style • Tip: • 1. Print 1 page of your Report with the Default style. • 2. Mark each item you wish to edit. • 3. Make all changes. • 4. Save Style as new file.

  33. Sending Term Grades to the Server • File menu - Export Term Marks • Verify the correct Term and Server folder is selected before exporting.

  34. Backup Your eClass Data! Save a copy of your class files and style files to a memory stick, file server, external drive, floppy, etc… Just in case!

  35. Can you... • Build your classes? • Add Categories & Assignments? • Enter Scores & Comments? • Print Reports? • Export Term Marks?

  36. Q & A Tips: http://www.mcvsd.org/tips/ If you need assistance, please contact Fred Swain @ the Tech Group.

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