Download - 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
An Overview
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.
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.
At the End of the Term
Print Reports (if desired). Export Term Marks to the Server. Save a Backup of your Data.
Review of eClass Tasks
…and maybe some new stuff?
Class rosters are sent from Mac School (.rst files)English 11 3 SmithEnglish 12 4 Smith
File menu - Import Roster
Students
Scores
Assignments
Windows Menu
Categories: “Total Points” Default (from your school’s Generic Class File)
Basic “1 grade per term usage”
Categories: Modify/Add New
Pick an Empty Category
Add Description & Weight
Categories (shown on Assignments screen)
Add Assignments
1. To Add to list of assignmentsClick in first empty description box
2. To Insert a new assignmentSelect assignment row BELOW which
to insert a new assignmentFrom the Edit menu, choose Insert
RowEnter new information in each field
Select
Copy All Assignments from One Class to Another Class
1. Open target Class 2. Class menu, choose Copy from...
1. Highlight the Assignment(s) 2. Edit menu - Copy 3. Open the target class - Paste
Copy Some Assignment(s) from One Class to Another
Class
Enter Student Scores
Click in column & type scoreUse the Return or Enter key
to go to the next studentSpecial Options - Edit menu•Fill Column
•Fill Row
•Jump To
Verify the Class
Click toenter Score
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)
Enter Comments
Backup Your eClass Data!
Save a copy of your class files to a memory stick, file
server, external drive, floppy, etc…
Just in case!
Extra Features of eClass
Set a Password for Class filesDrop Lowest Score(s)Curve ScoresStudent NotesThe Seating WindowReport Incomplete or Failing
Students
Keep your password safe but memorable, perhaps a building-wide password, or subject-area password?
Class Menu - Set Password
Utilities Menu - Drop Lowest Score
Utilities Menu - Curve Scores
Class Menu - Student Notes
Pick StudentsPopup
Seating Charts
Windows Menu - Seating
Report Incomplete or Failing Students
eClass Reporting Options
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).
How to Use Style FilesHow 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
Reporting Output/OptionsGroup IndividualMulti-ClassRoll BookSummary
Comment List Histograms Graphs
Save - Sort - Preview - PrintSave - Sort - Preview - Print
Sample Reports & Graphs
Saving Your StylesSaving Your Styles
File menu - Save Style AsName 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.
Sending Term Grades to the Server
File menu - Export Term MarksVerify the correct Term and
Server folder is selected before exporting.
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!
Build your classes?Add Categories &
Assignments?Enter Scores & Comments?Print Reports?Export Term Marks?
Can you...
Q & A
Tips: http://www.mcvsd.org/tips/
If you need assistance, please contact Fred Swain @ the Tech
Group.