In this section all of the student's settings will be covered. In the sections following the overview, you will find the step-by-step process to change various student settings.
The student settings page uses drop boxes, three groups of radio buttons, and a checkbox to change the settings.
The first three drop boxes identify the user to be viewed or changed:
Select a school drop box - Choose the student's school.
Select the class... drop box - A student can be assigned to multiple classes, so it is important to choose the appropriate class.
Select the student... drop box - Students in the selected class will be displayed in alphabetic order by last name then first name.
Hint - It is critical to consider all of the ramifications of a setting before implementing it. A+LS provides you with a lot of control over the student learning process, but that same power can paint your students into a corner. To minimize problems if you are unsure about how a setting works, try it out on a test user before applying it to your real students.
The remaining settings affect the user:
Select which assignment lists... radio buttons - Of the four choices select the one that you deem most appropriate:
• All assignments lists - The student sees all assignment lists, even those that aren't currently accessible (due to prerequisites, etc.) and can move though all available assignment lists at will.
• All assignment lists not completed - The student can access all assignment lists that have unfinished activities (Study, Practice, Mastery, and Essay).
• All available assignment lists - The student can only see available assignment lists, but can move through them at will regardless of whether or not they have been completed.
• Current list only - Only a single, selected assignment list is available. When students log on they aren't given a choice of assignment lists, instead they are placed directly in the current one. Use the drop box to the right of the radio button to Select the current list.
Select the current list drop box - All of the student's assignment lists are displayed and you choose the only one they will be able to see and work in.
The pair of language setting radio buttons - A+LS lessons can be displayed either in the language that they were written in or they can be displayed in other languages. This set of radio buttons determines which setting defines the language to be used.
• Match the user interface... - The lesson settings determine the language used.
• Use the student's default language... - The student's language setting overrides the lesson's setting.
The pair of test setting radio buttons - They define how partially completed tests are handled.
• Allow the students to return... - Permits the student to finish a partially completed test at a later time.
• Don't save work... - Partially completed tests are discarded.
Student must complete assignment lists in order checkbox - some students work best when their lessons are carefully sequenced, others are most successful when given wider latitude. When enabled (checked) students must work on lists in the order presented to them. When disabled (no checkmark) this option gives students the choice of which list to work on. Click on the Reorder Assignment Lists of This Student button to change the order of assignment list for the currently selected student.
Each of the settings you will be working with in this section are described above. So, as you work through the step-by-step process please consult the overview if you have any questions about the specific options.
Step-by-Step - Finding the Correct Student
If the student's school is already listed in the Select a school drop box at the bottom of the screen, skip to step 3.
1. Using the mouse, click on the Select a school drop box (top of the page), opening it.
2. Using the mouse, click on the appropriate school.
• If a scroll bar appears in any drop box then it means there are more options than can be shown in the box. Use the scroll bar to browse down the list until you find the correct selection, then click on it.
3. Click on the Select the class... drop box, use the scroll bar if necessary to find the appropriate class, then click on it.
4. Click on the Select the student... drop box, use the scroll bar if necessary to find the user, then click on it.
5. When you have located the appropriate student you can either:
Work with the drop boxes, radio buttons, and/or the checkbox to change the settings (covered in the following step-by-step procedures).
OR
Click on the Reorder Assignment Lists for This Student button, which loads the Set order of assignment lists page.
OR
Click on the Finished button, save your work and return to the View or change usage settings menu.
OR
Click on the Save and Change Another User's Settings button and select another user's information to view by restarting at step 1.
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Click on the Cancel button to return to the View or change usage settings menu.
Step-by-Step - Changing Settings Using a Drop Box
1. Using the mouse, click on the desired drop box, opening it.
2. Click on the appropriate setting, which will set the user to that value.
• If a scroll bar appears in any drop box then it means there are more options than can be shown in the box. Use the scroll bar to browse down the list until you find the correct selection and click on it.
3. Click on the next drop box you want to change, use the scroll bar if necessary to find the appropriate setting, then click on it.
4. When you have finished changing the drop boxes you can either:
Work with the radio buttons or the checkbox (covered in the following step-by-step procedures).
OR
Click on the Reorder Assignment Lists for This Student button, which loads the Set order of assignment lists page.
OR
Click on the Finished button, save your work and return to the View or change usage settings menu.
OR
Click on the Save and Change Another User's Settings button and select another user's information to view and/or change.
OR
Click on the Cancel button to return to the View or change usage settings menu.
Step-by-Step - Changing Information Using Radio Buttons
Radio buttons are used to answer either/or questions with two or more options. Only one option can be enabled at any given time.
1. Carefully read the question or settings statement, then carefully consider each of the options (each with its own radio button).
2. Click on the radio button that best represents your choice.
3. Consider the next setting's question or statement, then use the mouse to select the appropriate radio button setting.
4. When you have finished setting radio buttons you can either:
Work with the drop boxes or the checkbox (covered in the other step-by-step procedures).
OR
Click on the Reorder Assignment Lists for This Student button, which loads the Set order of assignment lists page.
OR
Click on the Finished button, save your work and return to the View or change usage settings menu.
OR
Click on the Save and Change Another User's Settings button and select another user's information to view and/or change.
OR
Click on the Cancel button to return to the View or change usage settings menu.
Step-by-Step - Changing Settings Using a Checkbox
Checkboxes are basically on/off switches. If you want a selection or function to be turned on (enabled) then click in the checkbox and put a checkmark there. If you want to turn off a function then click on the checkmark and it will disappear, disabling the function.
1. Carefully read the Student can work through... statement, then carefully consider whether or not you want to have it turned on or off (enabled/disabled).
2. Click on the checkbox to enable or disable the function, which ever represents your choice.
3. When you have finished setting the checkbox you can either:
Work with the drop boxes or radio buttons (covered in the previous step-by-step procedures).
OR
Click on the Reorder Assignment Lists for This Student button, which loads the Set order of assignment lists page.
OR
Click on the Finished button, save your work and return to the View or change usage settings menu.
OR
Click on the Save and Change Another User's Settings button and select another user's information to view and/or change.
OR
Click on the Cancel button to return to the View or change usage settings menu.
Step-by-Step - Reorder Assignment Lists
1. Click on the Reorder Assignment Lists for This Student button.
• In a moment the Set order of assignment lists page loads.
When you have finished changing the assignment list order you will be returned to View or Change Usage Settings for a Student.