dsl awareness
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DSL Awareness. Background. Background. Project started about a year ago Requests started coming in for information that was not in one single location Big push was for CIP Tree concept was developed Core database (trunk of tree) Other applications form the limbs. DSL. Web Tools. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Miami Valley Educational Computer Association
DSL Awareness
Miami Valley Educational Computer Association
Background
Miami Valley Educational Computer Association
Background
Project started about a year agoRequests started coming in for
information that was not in one single location Big push was for CIP
Tree concept was developed Core database (trunk of tree) Other applications form the limbs
DSL “Tree” Concept
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Background
Why the MCOECN?
We have a long-term relationship with our districts
We have strong partnerships with ODE and Ohio SchoolNet
We are familiar with the data, its purpose, meaning, etc.We can collect detailed student information
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Background
We can provide system at a lower cost than outside vendors
We can provide quick local customization
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What data is available?
Miami Valley Educational Computer Association
What data is available?
EMIS xxN data from FY95 to FY00 01K data - Used for gifted data Live data - not used yet
Raw testing data from test scoring company Currently FY96 to FY00 data has been
loaded
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What data is available?
Current SIS data Demographics Attendance - daily and history Student schedules Course history Discipline data - current and history
Student Pictures If made available
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What the screens look like
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Security
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Security
Username/password required for access15 access areas - each can be
enabled/disabledCan restrict teachers to only their
informationCan grant access to multiple buildings
access can be different in each building
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Security
Access from the outside? If enabled it will require a secure
connection
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Training Model
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Train the trainerMVECA will train a “super user” for
each district Super User will be responsible for
creating DSL accounts and assigning access rights
Super User will train district personnel
Training Model
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Hardware & Software
Miami Valley Educational Computer Association
Hardware & Software
Will work with both Windows and MAC computers
All access is via a web browser Minimum versions
Netscape - 4.08Internet Explorer - 4.0
The higher the version the better
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Hardware & Software
May have to upgrade hardware to be able to run later version of browser
Graphics package has more options and flexibility on the Windows platform
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Whats next?
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Designate a “Super User”Determine who will have access
District administrators Building administrators Guidance counselors Teachers
Whats next?
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What access will each group/person have?
Will JVS and/or ESC be given access to feeder schools?
Will JVS give access to feeder schools?
Whats next?
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Closing Remarks
Miami Valley Educational Computer Association
Closing Remarks
Use caution when using the data Data is not 100% accurate
Most data based on EMISthe older the data, the less accurate
Past practices can cause problemsProblems with ID numbers
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Closing Remarks
Project is 5% completed (guesstimate)
Fiscal data is being worked on
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Statistics on the data Database size - 1.5gb 1.8 million proficiency testing records 1.4 million EMIS class master records 940,000 absence history records 780,000 EMIS proficiency records 394,000 EMIS student demographic records 290,000 course history records
Closing Remarks
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Questions? Comments?
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DSL Awareness