Multiple Teaching Systems, Inc.

Software Supporting Teachers and Instruction

 

Table of Contents

 

Introduction

 

1.0 District Administrator

1.1  Initial Login/Setting Password

1.2  Selecting a Section

1.3  Selecting a Record

1.4  Schools

1.41 Viewing a School

1.42 Viewing School Reports

1.43 Resetting a School Password

 

2.0 School Administrator

            2.1 Initial Login/Setting Password

            2.2 Selecting a Section

            2.3 Selecting a Record

            2.4 Classes

                        2.41 Adding A Class

                        2.42 Editing A Class

                        2.43 Viewing A Class

                        2.44 Viewing Class Reports

                        2.45 Clearing A Class

                        2.46 Removing A Class

            2.5 Objectives

            2.6 Resources

                        2.61 Adding A Resource

                        2.62 Editing A Resource

                        2.63 Viewing A Resource

                        2.64 Removing A Resource

                        2.65 Importing A Resource

            2.66 Exporting A Resource

            2.7 Students

                        2.71 Adding A Student

                        2.72 Viewing A Student Profile

                        2.73 Editing A Student Profile

                        2.74 Viewing A Student Record

                        2.75 Resetting A Student Password

                        2.76 Importing A Student File

                        2.77 Exporting A Student File

                        2.78 Promoting A Student

                        2.79 Removing A Student Profile

            2.8 Teachers

                        2.81 Adding A Teacher

                        2.82 Viewing A Teacher

                        2.83 Editing A Teacher

                        2.84 Resetting A Teacher Password

                        2.85 Importing A Teacher File

                        2.86 Exporting A Teacher File

                        2.87 Removing A Teacher

 

3.0 Troubleshooting MTSAdmin

            3.1 Clearing Common Problems

            3.2 Reporting Problems and Contact Information

Introduction

 

MTSAdmin has two types of users, District Administrator and School Administrator. The MTS Player is a separate application where the Student has their own login and work on their assigned lessons.

 

MTS Admin is similar in its look and functionality for each of the three user types. However the tasks and rights differ according to the needs of the user. Each user also has access to different sections of the MTSAdmin.

 

 

1.0 District Administrator

 

1.1 Initial Login/Setting Password

 

1.      Type the User Name into the field labeled, ‘UserName’.

2.      Type the desired password in the field labeled, ’Password’.

3.      Click the LOGIN button.

 

 

4.      The screen will then reset with the label, ‘Please confirm your password’ below the ‘Password’ textbox.

5.      Re-type the desired password into the textbox to confirm.

6.      Click the LOGIN button to enter MTSAdmin.

 

1.2 Selecting A Section

 

1. Select the desired menu choice from the MTS ADMIN menu shown below by clicking on the appropriate text.  Click on the small arrow next to the word LISTS to hide or show the section options. Clicking on LOGOUT will exit the user from MTSAdmin.

 

 

 

2. Once a section has been chosen, the user can move to other sections using the list at the left, or the tabbed options across the top of the viewing screen.

 

1.3 Selecting A Record

 

1. Click the cursor in the empty box on the right hand side of the desired record.  Wait for a check to appear in the box and the row of information to be highlighted.

 

 

 

2. The PAGE drop down box in the right hand corner allows the user to view additional records.  Click the VIEW button to open the record for viewing.  Other buttons may be available to perform actions, based on the section chosen.

 

 

 

 

1.4 Schools

 

The District Administrator can reset the password for any school. The RESET function only erases the existing password. The school must then create a new password as outlined in section 2.1.

 

1.41 Viewing A School

 

1. Click on SCHOOLS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

2. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional schools. Click the check box to the right of the desired school and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Click VIEW to open the record.

 

 

 

1.42 Viewing School Reports

 

1. Click on SCHOOLS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional schools. Click the check box to the right of the desired record and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.  Click on the VIEW Button.  To see the screen below.

 

 

2. SCHOOL REPORTS will be listed on the left hand side. You may either view the schools statistical information or a roster of students.  Click on the text of the appropriate report and a new window will appear for you to refine the report criteria.

 

 

 

3. To generate a report based on a date range, enter a start date and end date in the “Date Range” fields.  To show all dates, select the “Show All” checkbox.

 

4. To generate a report based on Student Types, click on the folder next to the category names to show the sub-categories.  From the list of sub-categories, select the one in which you would like to report on.

 

5. To generate a report based on grade, select the desired grade in the “Grade” box.

 

6. To generate a report based on class type, select the desired class type in “Class Type” box.

 

7. To generate the report, click the VIEW REPORT button.  To print the report either choose File > Print on the Menu bar or click on the picture of a printer at the top of your browser.

 

 

1.43 Resetting a School Password

 

1. Click on SCHOOLS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional schools. Click the check box to the right of the desired record and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.

 

2. Click the RESET PASSWORD button. A prompt will appear to confirm the reset. Click YES to proceed with resetting the password. Click NO to cancel the action.

 

 

 

2.0 School Administrator

 

2.1 Initial Login/Setting Password

 

1. Type the User Name into the field marked, ‘UserName’.
2. Type the desired password in the field marked, ’Password’.
3. Click the LOGIN button.

 

 

4. The screen will then reset with the label, ‘Please confirm your password’ below the ‘Password’ textbox.
5. Re-type the desired password into the textbox to confirm.
6. Click the LOGIN button to enter MTSAdmin.

 

 

2.2 Selecting A Section

 

1. Select the desired menu choice from the MTS ADMIN menu shown below by clicking on the appropriate text.  Click on the small arrow next to the word LISTS to hide or show the section options. Clicking on LOGOUT will exit the user from MTSAdmin.

 

 

 

2. Once a section has been chosen, the user can move to other sections using the list at the left, or the tabbed options across the top of the viewing screen.

 

2.3 Selecting A Record

 

1. Click the cursor in the empty box on the right hand side of the desired record.  Wait for a check to appear in the box and the row of information to be highlighted.

 

 

 

2. The PAGE drop down box in the right hand corner allows the user to view additional records.  Click the VIEW button to open the record for viewing.  Other buttons may be available to perform actions, based on the section chosen.

 

 

 

2.4 Classes

2.41 Adding A Class

 

1. Click on CLASSES from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Click ADD to create the new record.

 

2. Select the PERIOD, TYPE and GRADE from the pull-down menus.

 

3. Use the ADD and REMOVE buttons to assign or delete objectives, students and teachers to the class. Follow the prompts to confirm or cancel the action.

 

4. Click the SAVE button to save the added class and return to the MAIN screen.

 

5. Click the ADD ANOTHER button to save the new class and create another entry.

2.42 Editing A Class

 

1. Click on CLASSES from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional classes. Click the check box to the right of the desired class and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Click EDIT to open.

 

2. Use the pull down menus to change PERIOD, TYPE and GRADE.

 

3. Use the ADD button to assign objectives, students and teachers to the class. Click the OK button to confirm the action, or CANCEL to stop the action.

 

4. To remove an objective, student or class, click the check box next to the desired record and wait for a check mark to appear. Click the REMOVE button next to the section you are working in.  A prompt will appear to confirm the deletion. Click the YES button to proceed, or NO to cancel the action.

 

5. To add an objective for a student, click the check box next to the desired student and wait for a check mark to appear. Click the ADD OBJECTIVE button over students to assign objectives to a student. You will see multiple folders.  One folder is MTS Lessons and the other contains your state test objectives with the tested sub-skills and aligned lessons.  A menu of curriculum areas will appear below. Click on the desired curriculum area to view categories or sub-categories, and then click on the desired category or sub-category to view objectives. Use the GRADE button to view objectives for a specific grade.  Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional objectives. Select an objective by clicking in the check box to the right of the objective name. When the objective name is highlighted, click the OK button to confirm or click the CANCEL button to cancel the action. 
   
   

   Note: Delete student Assigned Objectives by navigating to Student Record

 

2.43 Viewing A Class

 

1. Click on CLASSES from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

2. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional classes.  Click the check box to the right of the desired class and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Click VIEW to open the class.

 

 

2.44 Viewing Class Reports

 

1. Click on CLASSES from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

2. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional classes.  Click the check box to the right of the desired class and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Click VIEW to open the class.

 

 

 

3. Select the report you want to view from the REPORTS menu on the left hand side by clicking on the report title. A new window will appear for you to refine the report criteria.

 

 

 

4. To generate a report based on a date range, enter a start date and end date in the “Date Range” fields.  To show all dates, select the “Show All” checkbox.

 

5. To generate a report based on Student Types, click on the folder next to the category names to show the sub-categories.  From the list of sub-categories, select the one in which you would like to report on.

 

6. To generate the report, click the VIEW REPORT button.  To print the report either choose File > Print on the Menu bar or click on the picture of a printer at the top of your browser.

 

 

 2.45 Clearing A Class

 

1. Click on CLASSES from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional classes. Click the check box to the right of the desired class and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.

 

2. Click the CLEAR button at the bottom of the screen. A prompt will appear to confirm the deletion. Click YES to proceed with removing the class. Click NO to cancel the action.  

 

 

2.46 Removing A Class

 

1. Click on CLASSES from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional classes. Click the check box to the right of the desired class and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.

 

2. Click the REMOVE button. A prompt will appear to confirm the deletion. Click YES to proceed with removing the class. Click NO to cancel the action.

 

 

2.5 Objectives

 

1. Click on OBJECTIVES from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen. The two curriculum areas, ENGLISH/LANGUAGE and MATHEMATICS will appear in a vertical menu.

 

2. Click on the curriculum area name or the folder next to the curriculum area to view the list of categories or subcategories. Click on the category or sub-category name to open the list of objectives. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional Objectives.

 

3. Click the check box to the right of the desired objective and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Click VIEW to open the OBJECTIVE.

 

 

 

4. After viewing the details of an Objective, use the MAIN button at the bottom to return to the OBJECTIVE screen.

 

2.6 Resources

 

2.61 Adding A Resource

 

1. Click on RESOURCES from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen. Click ADD to create a new record.

 

2. Type the name and location of the new resource into the provided fields. Select the GRADE from the pull-down menu.

 

3. Use the ADD button to align your resource to an identified objective. A menu of curriculum areas will appear on the left hand side. Click on the curriculum area name or the folder next to the curriculum area to view the list of categories or subcategories. Click on the category or sub-category name to open the list of objectives. Select the desired objective by clicking on its name.

 

4. Click the SAVE button to save the new resource and return to the MAIN screen.

 

5. Click the ADD ANOTHER button to save the new resource and create another entry.

 

 

 

 2.62 Editing A Resource

 

1. Click on RESOURCES from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional resources. Click the check box to the right of the desired resource and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Click EDIT to open the record.

 

2. Type the necessary changes in name and location of the resource into the provided fields. Select the changed GRADE from the pull-down menu.

 

3. Use the ADD button to add additional objectives. A menu of curriculum areas will appear on the left hand side. Click on the curriculum area name or the folder next to the curriculum area to view the list of categories or subcategories. Click on the category or sub-category name to open the list of objectives. Select the desired objective by clicking on its name.

 

4. To remove an objective, check the box next to the objective and click the REMOVE button. A prompt will appear asking to confirm the deletion. Click YES to confirm. Click NO to cancel the deletion.

 

5. Click the SAVE button to save the changes to the record and return to the MAIN screen.

 

2.63 Viewing A Resource

 

1. Click on RESOURCES from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen.

 

2. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional resources. Click the check box to the right of the desired resource and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional resources. Click VIEW to open the record.

 

 

2.64 Removing A Resource

 

1. Click on RESOURCES from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen.

 

2. Click the check box to the right of the desired resources and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional resources.

 

3. Click the REMOVE button. A prompt will appear to confirm the deletion. Click YES to proceed with removing the record. Click NO to cancel the action.

 

 

2.65 Importing A Resource

 

1. 1. Click on RESOURCES from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen.

 

2. Click the IMPORT button at the bottom of the screen.

 

3. Type the file name into the provided field or use the BROWSE button to navigate to the correct file.

 

4. Click the IMPORT button to complete the task. Click the MAIN button to go back to the main menu and cancel the import.

 

 

 

2.66 Exporting A Resource

 

1. 1. Click on RESOURCES from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen.

 

2. Click the EXPORT button to go to the export instructions page.

 

3. If a list of files is displayed, select the one to export and click the EXPORT button.

 

4. To create a file to export, click the EXPORT button.

 

5. If you are prompted to Open or Save, select Save.  A new window will open displaying a list of existing files.  Navigate to the desired location of the new file.  In the text box labeled ‘File Name:’, type a name for the file. Include a period and either the letters ‘txt’, or ‘csv’ after the file name. (Example: resourceslist.txt)  Change the drop down box labeled ‘Save as Type:’ to ‘All Files (*.*)’.  Skip Step #6.

 

6. If a new window opens displaying a list of students, Edit the file as needed. Click the FILE button from your Web browser menu at the top of your screen and select SAVE or SAVE AS. Type a name for the file. Include a period and either the letters ‘txt’, or ‘csv’ after the file name. (Example: resourceslist.txt)  Change the drop down box labeled ‘Save as Type:’ to ‘All Files (*.*)’

 

 

 

2.7 Students

 

The School Administrator is responsible for adding, editing, removing, and promoting students in the MTS database. They can view a student’s profile or student record. They may also import additional student records, or export existing records.

 

Student records can be sorted according to grade by using the GRADE pull-down menu.

 

2.71 Adding A Student

 

1. Click on STUDENTS from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen.

 

 

2. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right for additional students. Click the check box to the right of the desired student and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.

 

3. Click ADD to open the profile entry form.

 

 

4. Type the student’s information in FIRST NAME and LAST NAME. Use the pull-down menu to change the GRADE. The USERNAME will be given to a student after saving.

 

5. Click on the green text to select a subgroup for a student. A check mark will appear in the box to indicate the subgroup has been recorded. (The folders are used to hide or show the options under each category.) Clicking the text of a checked item will uncheck that option.

 

6. Click the SAVE button to add the student and return to the MAIN screen.

 

7. Click the ADD ANOTHER button to add this student and continue adding students.

 

8. Click the MAIN button to cancel add and return to the MAIN screen.

 

2.72 Viewing A Student Profile

 

1. Click on STUDENTS from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen.

 

 

2. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right for additional students. Click the check box to the right of the desired student and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.

 

3. Click VIEW to open the profile. Use the MAIN button to return to the main menu.

 

 

2.73 Editing A Student Profile

 

1. Click on STUDENTS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

2. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional students. Click the check box to the right of the desired student and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Click EDIT to open the student record.

 

 

3. Type the necessary changes in FIRST NAME, LAST NAME or USERNAME. Use the pull-down menu to change the GRADE.

 

4. Click on the green text to select a subgroup for a student. A check mark will appear in the box to indicate the subgroup has been recorded. (The folders are used to hide or show the options under each category.) Clicking the text of a checked item will uncheck that option.

 

5. Click the SAVE button to save the changes to the student and return to the MAIN screen.

 

2.74 Viewing A Student Profile

 

1. Click on STUDENTS from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen.

 

2. Click the check box to the right of the desired student and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right for additional students. Click VIEW RECORD to view the student’s class schedule.

 

 

3. Student reports and objectives are sorted according to their specific class. Click the check box to the right of the desired class.

 

4. View STUDENT REPORTS by clicking on the text of the report title from the menu on the left hand side.

 

2.75 Resetting a Student Password

 

1. Click on STUDENTS from the left hand menu or from the tab across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right for additional students. Click the check box to the right of the desired students and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.

 

2. Click the RESET PASSWORD button. A prompt will appear to confirm the action. Click YES to proceed with the password reset. Click NO to cancel the action.

 

 

2.76 Importing A Student File

 

1. Click on STUDENTS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

2. Click the IMPORT button at the bottom of the screen.

 

3. Type the file name into the provided field or use the BROWSE button to search your hard drive for the correct file.

 

4. Click the IMPORT button to complete the task. Click the MAIN button to go back to the main menu and cancel the import.

2.77 Exporting A Student File

 

1. Click on STUDENTS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

2. Click the EXPORT button to go to the export instructions page.

 

3. If a list of files is displayed, select the one to export and click the EXPORT button.

 

4. To create a file to export, click the EXPORT button.

 

5. If you are prompted to Open or Save, select Save.  A new window will open displaying a list of existing files.  Navigate to the desired location of the new file.  In the text box labeled ‘File Name:’, type a name for the file. Include a period and either the letters ‘txt’, or ‘csv’ after the file name. (Example: studentlist.txt)  Change the drop down box labeled ‘Save as Type:’ to ‘All Files (*.*)’.  Skip Step #6.

 

6. If a new window opens displaying a list of students, Edit the file as needed. Click the FILE button from your Web browser menu at the top of your screen and select SAVE or SAVE AS. Type a name for the file. Include a period and either the letters ‘txt’, or ‘csv’ after the file name. (Example: studentlist.txt)  Change the drop down box labeled ‘Save as Type:’ to ‘All Files (*.*)’

 

 

 

 

2.78 Promoting a Student

 

1. Click on STUDENTS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right for additional students. Click the check box to the right of the desired student and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.

 

2. Click the PROMOTE button. A prompt will appear to confirm the action. Click YES to proceed with the password reset. Click NO to cancel the action.

 

 

 

 

2.79 Removing A Student

 

1. Click on STUDENTS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

2. Click the check box to the right of the desired student and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional students.

 

3. Click the REMOVE button. A prompt will appear to confirm the deletion. Click YES to proceed with removing the student. Click NO to cancel the action.

 

 

 

2.8 Teachers

 

2.81 Adding A Teacher

 

1. Click on TEACHERS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Click ADD to create a new teacher.

 

2. Type the FIRST NAME and LAST NAME of the new teacher into the provided fields.

 

 

 

3. Click the SAVE button to save and return to the MAIN screen.

 

4. Click the ADD ANOTHER button to save and create another entry.

 

 

 

 

 

2.82 Viewing A Teacher

 

1. Click on TEACHERS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

 

2. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right for additional teachers. Click the check box to the right of the desired teacher and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted

 

3. Click VIEW to open. Use the MAIN button to return to the main menu.

 

 

2.83 Editing A Teacher

 

1. Click on TEACHERS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional teachers. Click the check box to the right of the desired teacher and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted. Click EDIT to open.

 

2. Type the necessary changes in FIRST NAME, LAST NAME or USERNAME.

 

3. Click the SAVE button to save the changes to the teacher and return to the MAIN screen.

 

2.84 Resetting a Teacher Password

 

1. Click on TEACHERS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right for additional teachers. Click the check box to the right of the desired teachers and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.

 

2. Click the RESET PASSWORD button. A prompt will appear to confirm the action. Click YES to proceed with the password reset. Click NO to cancel the action.

 

 

2.85 Importing A Teacher File

 

1. Click on TEACHERS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

2. Click the IMPORT button at the bottom of the screen.

 

3. Type the file name into the provided field or use the BROWSE button to search your hard drive for the correct file.

 

4. Click the IMPORT button to complete the task. Click the MAIN button to go back to the main menu and cancel the import.

 

2.86 Exporting A Teacher File

 

1. Click on TEACHERS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen.

 

2. Click the EXPORT button to go to the export instructions page.

 

3. If a list of files is displayed, select the one to export and click the EXPORT button.

 

4. To create a file to export, click the EXPORT button.

 

5. If you are prompted to Open or Save, select Save.  A new window will open displaying a list of existing files.  Navigate to the desired location of the new file.  In the text box labeled ‘File Name:’, type a name for the file. Include a period and either the letters ‘txt’, or ‘csv’ after the file name. (Example: teacherlist.txt)  Change the drop down box labeled ‘Save as Type:’ to ‘All Files (*.*)’.  Skip Step #6.

 

6. If a new window opens displaying a list of students, Edit the file as needed. Click the FILE button from your Web browser menu at the top of your screen and select SAVE or SAVE AS. Type a name for the file. Include a period and either the letters ‘txt’, or ‘csv’ after the file name. (Example: teacherlist.txt)  Change the drop down box labeled ‘Save as Type:’ to ‘All Files (*.*)’

 

 

 

 

2.87 Removing A Teacher

 

1. Click on TEACHERS from the left hand menu or from the list across the top of the screen. Use the PAGE button on the bottom right to view additional teachers. Click the check box to the right of the desired teachers and wait for the check to appear and the text to be highlighted.

 

2. Click the REMOVE button. A prompt will appear to confirm the deletion. Click YES to proceed with removing the teacher. Click NO to cancel the action.

 

 

 

 

 

3.0 Troubleshooting MTSAdmin

 

3.1 Clearing Common Problems

 

Pinpointing exact problems with any software can be difficult. Most problems can be cleared by one of the following procedures:

 

• Hitting the “Refresh” button on the web browser.
• Logging out of the application and then logging back in.
• Restarting the Web browser.
• Restarting the Computer.

 

3.2 Reporting Problems and Contact Information

 

Larger problems with MTS Admin should be reported to the Multiple Teaching Solutions, Inc. representative right away. Technical assistance can be reached by calling 1-800-xxx-xxxx.

 

It will be helpful to the representative to be as detailed as possible in describing the trouble. Including:

 

• The screen was open when the problem occurred.
• Username being used when problem was experienced.
• Writing down any special error messages, including code numbers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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