School Based Student Reporting v4.0 1 Version 3 to Version 4 Update Training School Based Student Reporting Version 4.0

School Based Student Reporting v4.0

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Version 3 to Version 4 Update Training

School Based Student ReportingVersion 4.0


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To provide schools with information and familiarity of SBSR v4.0

Purpose


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What schools need to know• SBSR3.4 has been replaced by SBSR4.0

- to allow integration with ERN- as a result of evaluation of Version 3

• SBSRv4.0 is not mandatory• A-E / Descriptors and mandatory reporting

requirements should be the main focus for schools and teachers

• SBSR4.0 is a tool only to assist teachers implement policy

• Principals considering SBSR software in 2009 will need to make an informed and deliberate decision whether to adopt SBSR4.0 or not


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SBSR Software in 2008

Over 572 schools successfully used the SBSR v4 software 23% of all High Schools and 30% of all Primary.

There has been more than 102% increase in

the number of schools using SBSR between 2006 and Semester 1 2008

Over 100 new schools began using SBSR in 2008


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Why develop SBSRv4.0?

As a result of the evaluation of Version 3.2, a number of areas of improvement were identified. Version 4.0 responds to feedback from previous users.

To integrate SBSR software with the ERN


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What is SBSR v4.0?

SBSR Version 4.0 is an enhancement of Version 3.4. It provides greater functionality, improved work flows and integration with ERN.

All data from previous versions of SBSR are fully compatible with version 4.0


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What's new Version 4.0?

Integration with ERN. System is now dynamic. New front page options. Logo and text options

available. Curriculum offer maintenance. Schools can

customise learning areas and clone them to various courses/classes where applicable.

Changes to reporting period setup. Additional options now available.


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What's new Version 4.0?

Improved management of reporting groups

Linking to Best Start reporting

Improved ESL and learning adjustment reporting

Revised comment starters

Ability to change Time Out


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Preparing to Use SBSR v4.0

As with previous version of the software schools should:

Check that all potential users of the software know their DET login name and password.

Review and updating school ERN data. Deciding who will undertake the roles of ERN

Group Offer Manager, CRD Role of Curriculum Manager, and the SBSR roles of ‘School coordinator’, ‘Year Coordinator’, ‘Reviewer’ and ‘Approver’ .All these roles need to be allocated prior to SBSRv4 being used.


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Preparing to Use SBSR v4.0

Check that there is a digital version of the school’s logo has been sent to School Based Assessment and Reporting unit.

Download SBSR preparation worksheets from time to teach website. Develop a school reporting timeline

Notify Regional Support Teams regarding school training requirements


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Using the Training site

It is strongly recommended that schools use the training site initially for familiarisation of the SBSR software

Access to the training site is automatically given to a user when the principal gives rights to a person within AMU. DET user name and password are to be used.

The training site is now accessible for users via the “my training” tab within the portal


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Changes in AMU


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Initial Log on Screen

No changes

Users to use ‘DET User Name’ and ‘password’

Role given in AMU will determine navigation buttons visible on logon


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Navigation Bar Changes

New Navigation Menu ScreensVersion 3.4Navigation

Menu


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Navigation Button Changes – My Profile


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Curriculum Maintenance

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Curriculum Maintenance - Primary

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Little needs to be done unless the school wishes to ...

• teach a language not listed within SBSR e.g. Mandarin

• report on an additional piece of curriculum not already included within SBSR.

• create learning areas linked to an additional piece of curriculum

not already included within SBSR.


Curriculum Maintenance – High Schools

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High school may wish to ...

• Edit the default learning areas linked to a piece of curriculum

• create a language not listed within SBSR e.g. Mandarin

• report on an additional piece of curriculum not already included within SBSR.

• create learning areas linked to an additional piece of curriculum

not already included within SBSR.



Activity... Customise or create a piece of curriculum for your school. To do this task you may need to:

clone a curriculum offering create a curriculum offering edit learning areas.

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Place Management – ERN Student Group Offers

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Place Management (ERN) – Student Group Offers

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Place management allows..

schools to create & link classes to curriculum offers.

transfer students between courses and created groups

“other activities” groups to be created and used within SBSR reports



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Activity...

Create an “Other Activities” Group with 5 students called Premiers Reading Challenge

Create an English ESL course and transfer 10 students from a Standard English Class

https://products.test.schools.nsw.edu.au/plato/logon.do

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Reporting Period Maintenance

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Modifying reporting period v3.4

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Modifying reporting period v4.0


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Reporting period changes v4.0


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Reporting Group Maintenance

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Reporting Group Maintenance V4.0


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Enter results by course v4.0

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Enter results by course v4.0

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Comment Starters v4.0

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Manage Student Status

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Reports

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Access User Reports v3.4

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Reports

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My Reports

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Access my Reports v3.4

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Changes in Help Desk & Support

RST should be consulted in the first instance whenever possible

ITD Helpdesk will provide Level 1 and Level 2 support

New Contact number 1800 338 483

Curriculum Directorate and ITD will provide Level 3 support and consultancy to helpdesk

Attempt to solve all helpdesk calls within 24 hour period wherever possible


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Resources Available


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Help in SBSR4

Online help is available within the software consisting of role defined Quick Reference Guides and Flash videos


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Future Directions

Vet Reporting Unique requirements for Distance education &

Saturday schools Improved flexibility in reporting layout Linking of attendance to report Specialised evaluation workshops for key

stakeholders including secondary school users, SASS staff and Apple computer users


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Contact Information

www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.edu.au/timetoteach

[email protected] Telephone 9886 7385 Ryde State Office

[email protected] Telephone 9886 6734 Ryde State Office

Documents

School Based Student Reporting v4.0 1 Version 3 to Version 4 Update Training School Based Student Reporting Version 4.0