2

TAM Training

Contents: Login Main TAM Screen

• Changing Passwords• Student Demographics• Academic Progress• Student Absences• Other Features Overview• Reports • Taking Attendance- Elementary & Middle• Taking Attendance- High School

3

Login

4

TAM Login

The User ID Is not casesensitive.

The passwordmust be atleast 8 characters with 2 non alpha (do not use the numbers at the beginning of the login).

The database is: lea530.

5

TAM

If students havebeen added or withdrawn fromyour class, thispopup willappear. You need to click Check Allthen click OK.The popupwill go awayuntil a newstudent isadded orwithdrawn.

6

TAM Main Screen

7

Changing Passwords

8

Changing Passwords

(You can also access “My Preferences” through Setup Options.)

9

Changing Passwords

10

Changing Passwords

11

Changing Passwords

12

Main TAM Screen

TAM automatically defaults to “Today’s Classes”. As a security device, the roster will not populate until you click on the class. If you have classes on alternate days, uncheck to see all classes.

Student Demographics

14

Student Demographics

One of the major benefits of NC WISE to teachers is access to student information.

To access information on an individual, click on the student’s name at the right.

15

Student Demographics

Click on the Basic Demographics button.

16

Student Demographics

This is the basic Demographics screen.

(this data is view-only for teachers, only Data Managers can enter or change data)

17

Student Demographics

The second tab takes you to the Parents / Emergency Contacts screen.

18

Student Demographics

The third tab takes you to any Medical information / alerts for this student.

19

Student Demographics

The fourth tab takes you to the student’s schedule.

NOTE: Both semesters are listed.

20

Student Demographics

The fifth tab takes you to Observations Journal. This enables the teacher to maintain a continuous log of progress and observations. This is private unless Shared Access is checked.

21

Student Demographics

To add an observation for a student, first click on the Add button. Date, time and teacher name will automatically be inserted for you.

22

Student Demographics

Click on the drop-down arrow under Type.

Choose either Class or Private.

23

Student Demographics

Click on the Shared Access box if you would like the student’s other teachers to see your observations.

24

Student Demographics

Click inside the Narrative box and type your observation.

When finished, click on the Save icon.

25

Student Demographics

The sixth tab gives teachers “view” access to the current teams in which the student participates.

The seventh tab is used on a limited basis and the final tab is not used at all.

26

Student Demographics

With this screen, as with all other Demographic screens, click on the Door icon to exit.

27

Academic Progress

Academic Progress shows the individual student’s current grades in your class without displaying other students’ information.

Select the student and click on Academic Progress button.

28

Academic Progress

When assignments are in the gradebook, they are displayed here.

You have the option of printing this information by clicking on the Printer icon.

29

Academic Progress

To return to the Main screen, click on the Door icon.

30

Student Absences

Teachers can also view attendance information for individual students.

Select the student and click on the Student Absences button.

31

Student Absences

This screen allows the teacher view-only access to attendance information for a student.

To return to the Main screen, click on the Door icon.

32

Other Features Overview

There is additional information available by clicking on the Other Features button.

Remember to select a student first.

33

Other Features Overview

A dialog box appears listing additional information available.

The feature you will probably use the most is the Standardized Testing button.

34

Other Features Overview

All Standardized Tests are listed here.

You can access the scores by highlighting the test and looking here for scores.

35

Reports

Many reports are available to teachers.

Click on the Report button to access those available.

36

Reports

This is the Reports menu.

The following slides show some examples of various reports.

37

Report Examples

Class Record

38

Report Examples

Birthday List

39

Report Examples

Medical List

40

Report Examples

Emergency Contacts List

41

Report Examples

Field Trip List

42

Report Examples

Class List with Marks

This report is used at the end of the grading period to verify your grades.

AttendanceElementary & Middle

High School

44

Attendance- Elementary & Middle

Daily Attendance: All Students Present

1. Click the Home Rooms radio button on the TAM start screen. 2. Check AC (Attendance Complete) at the end of the Home Room line. 3. Exit by clicking on the door. Attendance is automatically saved. 4. Once attendance is complete – all changes are made by the Data Manager.

Exit

Click OK

45

Attendance- Elementary & Middle

Daily Attendance: Students Absent or Late (Tardy)

1. Click the Home Rooms radio button on the TAM start screen.

2. Click on List button beside the darkened text “My Classes:”

1.

2.

46

Attendance- Elementary & Middle

Daily Attendance: Students Absent or Late (Tardy) continued

3. Place a check in the check box under the “A” under the AM column next to the students who are absent.

4. Place a check in the check box under the “L” under the AM column next to the students who are late (tardy).

5. Click in the Attendance Completed box

6. Click on Save icon.

7. Exit by clicking on the door.

8. Once attendance is complete – all changes are made by the Data Manager.

3.

4.

5. 7.6.

47

Attendance- High School

Daily Attendance: All Students Present

1. Click the Classes radio button on the TAM start screen and select the desired class by placing the cursor on the correct line and clicking. 2. Check AC (Attendance Complete) at the end of the Class line. 3. Exit by clicking on the door. Attendance is automatically saved. 4. Once attendance is complete – all changes are made by the Data Manager.

Exit

Click OK

48

Attendance- High School

Daily Attendance: Students Absent or Late (Tardy)

1. Click the Classes radio button on the TAM start screen and select the desired class by placing the cursor on the correct line and clicking.

2. Click on List button beside the darkened text “My Classes:”

1.

2.

49

Attendance- High School

Daily Attendance: Students Absent or Late (Tardy) continued

3. Place a check in the check box under the “A” under the AM column next to the students who are absent.

4. Place a check in the check box under the “L” under the AM column next to the students who are late (tardy).

5. Click in the Attendance Completed box

6. Click on Save icon.

7. Exit by clicking on the door.

8. Once attendance is complete – all changes are made by the Data Manager.

3.

4.

5. 7.6.

50

Exiting TAM

You will return to this screen.

Click on the Door to exit TAM.

51

Exiting TAM

Click on OK to continue exiting TAM.

52

Closing Browser

Always remember to click on the X to close your Internet browser and free the bandwidth.

53

54

Wise HINTS

1. Log on to your computer with your teacher user name and password—cannot access if logged in as STUDENT

2. LOG in using the NC Wise icon on the Novell Launcher – under the admin folder.

3. ALWAYS EXIT through the door

4. Never click on the X to close the program!!!!

5. ONLY the classroom teacher has access to the TAM to take attendance or give grades

6. TAM (Teacher Assistant Module) does not mean the teacher assistant in the classroom. Teacher Assistants nor substitutes are not to be given access to the teacher’s user name and password

7. NC WISE has a built in tracking device and changes in information will be traced to you as the responsible party.

8. NEVER, NEVER place the user name and password on the computer, under the keyboard, in your desk drawer, etc—Memory is BEST

56

Questions

If you have questions, contact your school site trainer,