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.