 |
|
|
Welcome to the fortnightly newsletter for First Class.
If you are experiencing difficulty viewing this E-mail try the following link
http://www.humanedge.biz/firstclass/newsletter/FC2kNewsletterIssue10_2005.htm
This newsletter gives you information on:
| A+ and First Class Web database setup Support | Who to call if you have A+ database setup problems |
| Forthcoming Events | Information on forthcoming events. |
| Product Development | Information on the areas of First Class that are under development. |
| Product Release | Details of items that have been included in the last release of First Class. |
| Latest Release | Details of items that have been included in the last release of First Class. |
| Did You Know? | Hints and tips on features in First Class. |
| First Class Training | Details of the First Class Training courses that are scheduled. |
| Human Edge Software | More information about Human Edge Software. |
| For More Information | Contact details. |
| Top |
We have many highly qualified support analysts able to assist you in your SQL Server setup and database management. If you have any problems setting up your database for A+ and/or First Class Web, you can call our support line on 1300 301 931 and ask for Max.
| Top |
We have been invited to the Beijing International School to assist them on the optimum use of First Class, A+ and Outcomes. Whilst we are in Beijing the Yew Chung International School are taking advantage of our availability and will have two days of First Class training.
| Top |
Here are some selected highlights from the next release of First Class.
 | The class drop-down list in "Roll Edit" in A+ will sort by teacher. This will make it even easier to locate a particular class. |
|
An "Active for Roll" field in Year Level and Period Maintenance will allow you to determine which year levels and which periods are marked. You will be able to omit year levels and periods from the roll marking. You could even just mark the roll once or twice a day by excluding other periods from the rolls. |
| An icon on the PDA screen, when in kiosk mode, will allow you to turn the PDA off. This is useful if the PDA is in a protective case where the off button is inaccessible. |
| "Please Explain" letters for unexplained absences are being added to quickly and accurately create and send letters to parents. |
| Top |
Version 695 (see below for a link to download), had the following main changes...
| The method for Roll Marking was made more consistent across all products. Whether you mark the rolls in First Class (A+ menu), on a PDA, or in First Class Web, the input screens are very similar. |
| Direct Connect, a method for writing the changes directly to the database as they are made, for schools with a wireless network, has been added. This removes the need to synchronize the data. Roll data is also immediately accessible from other computers. |
| All students are initially deemed "unmarked" until changed. This makes it easier to determine unmarked classes. |
|
There is now a conflict screen that allows you to choose which reason to accept if different reasons for absence are entered into the PDA from the ones entered in either First Class or First Class Web. This may happen if a student who is late is marked as such in First Class, but "Absent" on the PDA.
Note that Help incorrectly states that you click on the alternative to be discarded at present. Please note that this should say to click on the alternative to be kept. The next version will have this error in Help corrected. An apology if this has caused any inconvenience. |
| An export to Ace Reporter is now included in First Class. This means that, instead of having to enter details into Ace Reporter manually, or take an established export and amend it, data can be taken from First Class in the correct format and imported into Ace Reporter. |
| Top |
The latest release of First Class is 4.00.695.
To download the latest release of First Class; click on the following link, fill in the details, and click on the SUBMIT button.
http://www.humanedge.biz/firstclass/login.asp
You can get a copy of the Release Notes for First Class version 4.0.695 from our website at:
http://www.humanedge.biz/firstclass/releasenotes.htm
| Top |
You can change the colour of the work space in First Class?
| Minimize all of your open applications. |
| Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select "Properties" |
| Select the "Appearance" tab. |
| Change the "Item" to "Application Background". |
| Use the "Color" box to select the colour you prefer. |
| Click "Apply" or "OK". |
| Top |
First Class training is held in our training room at 427 City Road, South Melbourne.
The following training courses have been scheduled for August to October:
Introduction to First ClassThis course provides a great overview of the software as well as tips for using shortcuts and other useful features such as using context-sensitive help. This course is ideally suited to users who have had little or no experience with First Class. Timetablers at schools who have just implemented First Class, or new timetablers at established schools would find this course useful in giving them a great overview of First Class. | ||
| To be scheduled | ||
|
||
First Class BlockingThis course expands on the concepts studied in the introductory course, and is best suited to those users whose duty it is to enter students into their choices and allocate them to their classes. Although it is not mandatory to have attended the introductory course, this course does presume more than a basic knowledge of the Blocking process. |
||
| Wednesday 14 September, 2005 | 9:00am-3:30pm | 10 places left |
|
First Class TimetablingThis course is designed for those whose task it is to produce and maintain the school timetable and expands on the concepts studied in the introductory course. Prior attendance at the introductory course is recommended but not mandatory. |
|
| Tuesday, 11 October, 2005 | 9:00am-3:30pm | 10 places left |
|
First Class AdvancedThe advanced course is mainly for those who may need to travel long distances but would like expand on their knowledge of First Class. It covers all the aspects of the Blocking, Timetabling and Extras courses, but over two consecutive days. Prior attendance at an introductory course is recommended, but not mandatory.Day 1This day covers Navigating around First Class, Database Management, Importing and Exporting data, Basic Data entry and Student Courses. |
|
| Thursday, 25 August, 2005 | 9:00am-3:30pm | 8 places left |
|
||
Day 2This day covers Timetabling and Extras. |
||
| Friday, 26 August, 2005 | 9:00am-3:30pm | 9 places left |
|
||
|
Training is also held outside Melbourne from time-to-time. The following training courses are held at the Brilliant Training Rooms, 48 Chandos Street, St Leonards. Please note that the following courses have been moved from September to October. Introduction to First ClassThis course provides a great overview of the software as well as tips for using shortcuts and other useful features such as using context-sensitive help. This course is ideally suited to users who have had little or no experience with First Class. Timetablers at schools who have just implemented First Class, or new timetablers at established schools would find this course useful in giving them a great overview of First Class. |
||
| Wednesday, 19 October, 2005 | 9:00am-3:30pm | 6 places left |
|
||
First Class AdvancedThe advanced course is mainly for those who would like expand on their knowledge of First Class. It covers all the aspects of the Blocking, Timetabling and Extras courses, but over two consecutive days. Prior attendance at an introductory course is recommended, but not mandatory. Day 1This day covers Navigating around First Class, Database .Management, Importing and Exporting data, Basic Data entry and Student Courses. |
||
| Monday, 17 October, 2005 | 9:00am-3:30pm | 6 places left |
|
||
Day 2This day covers Timetabling and Extras. |
||
| Tuesday, 18 October, 2005 | 9:00am-3:30pm | 4 places left |
You can book into these courses by clicking on the course date above; which will take you to the booking form for that course. Alternatively you can book a course through the First Class training course webpage at:
http://www.humanedge.biz/firstclass/fc2000training.asp
More training course dates will be scheduled as needed.
| Top |
Our product range includes:
| SAS2000 | A fully featured, school administration and accounting system. |
| First Class | A powerful timetabling tool with daily extras, personal and web timetables. |
| Outcomes | An academic assessment management system, with results recording, reporting and analysis via a web interface. |
| A+ | A mobile attendance management system including PDA or intranet-based roll marking. |
| Pay2k | An easy to use, flexible payroll tool. |
For more information on SAS2000 or any of our products, please visit http://www.humanedge.biz or call us on 1300 550 765
| Top |
Robert Bakker
First Class Support, Implementation & Training Team
Human Edge Software
Phone: 1300 301 931
Fax: 03 9690 2802
Email: firstclass@humanedge.biz
Human Edge adheres to a policy of not sending unsolicited (SPAM) e-mail. You are receiving this e-mail because you are listed as a contact for a product or service that our organisation provides or have requested that this service be activated for you. If you are receiving this message in error or wish to have our records changed please advise us via return e-mail or call us on +61 3 9690 5044