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Presentation TitleIntroduction to using BCeSIS

Module 2

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Module2 Introduction to using BCeSIS2

Learning Objectives

• Log on to BCeSIS• Navigate through BCeSIS using:

– menus– buttons– navigate feature

• Access and use Online Help• Use the Query function

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Module Terminology

• User Security Roles• Query• Demographic Loop• AAL Guides:

– AAL Functions and Features Guides– AAL Learner Guides

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User Profiles

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Good Features of Passwords:– contains at least one non-alphabetic character– two-word combinations or a phrase– common word or phrase spelled differently,

e.g.,“younikrn” for “unicorn”Bad Features of Passwords:

– single word found in dictionary– easily guessed, e.g., your birth date, SIN, street name,

phone number, licence number, child’s name– recycled version of previous password, e.g., hello2– using the same password for all your applications

Remember- the uglier the better for passwords!

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BC Gov Password Rules

• Passwords expire every 90 days– Minimum = 8 characters– Maximum = 14 characters

• No part of your username• Not start with a a number or a symbol• Contain characters from of the following:

– English UPPERCASE and lowercase characters– Base 10 digits– Valid Symbols $_#

• BCeSIS passwords are not case sensitive

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Password Protection

• Pick a good, ugly password• Guard it like your bank card PIN• NEVER give your password to a colleague, no

matter how trusted• If you forget your password, call your district

BCeSIS help desk and they can reset it• Change your password regularly

Information in BCeSIS is private. Passwords are the primary tool for maintaining privacy

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Query Function

• A very powerful tool to help you find records quickly

• Query Functions can be performed using:– Query Menu– F7 & F8 keys

If no search criteria are used, all records in your school are returned. This may take a while.

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Three Navigation Methods

• Menu Bar

• Toolbar Icons

• Navigate Button

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Other Navigation Tools

• Next and Back Buttons

• Scroll Bars

• Exit Button

Save screen entries prior to moving to a new screen

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Key Module Messages

• BCeSIS is a Web-based, integrated student information system– All participating schools use the same software

and database

• Security is maintained through user profiles– Password protection is critical

• Three navigation methods • Variety of support tools• Query function is a powerful tool for quick

searches

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Presentation TitleEnd of Module 2