Subtitle Version or Date Presentation TitleIntroduction to using BCeSIS Module 2

BCeSIS Module 2 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 Learning Objectives Log on to BCeSIS Navigate through BCeSIS using: –menus –buttons –navigate feature Access and use Online Help Use the Query function

BCeSIS Module 3 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 Module Terminology User Security Roles Query Demographic Loop AAL Guides: –AAL Functions and Features Guides –AAL Learner Guides

BCeSIS Module 4 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 User Profiles

BCeSIS Module 5 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 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!

BCeSIS Module 6 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 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

BCeSIS Module 7 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 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

BCeSIS Module 8 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 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.

BCeSIS Module 9 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 Three Navigation Methods Menu Bar Toolbar Icons Navigate Button

BCeSIS Module 10 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 Other Navigation Tools Next and Back Buttons Scroll Bars Exit Button Save screen entries prior to moving to a new screen

BCeSIS Module 11 Introduction to using BCeSIS 2 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

Subtitle Version or Date Presentation TitleEnd of Module 2