PTGradebook

PowerTeacher Gradebook Resources

__HANDOUTS__
The following are handouts that offer tips, tricks and suggestions when using PowerTeacher Gradebook


 * [[file:PTG-GettingStartedGuide.pdf]] - copy of the notes from PTG Training during summer 2009. This has 2 slides per page so you can see some of the screenshots and information better! Some staff said they couldn't see the slides on the handouts given out at training so hopefully this helps a bit! :)
 * [[file:PTG Indicator Codes.pdf]] - 1-page handout explaining the Indicator Codes in PowerTeacher Gradebook like Missing, Late, Exempt, as well as some others like the C for comments and such.
 * [[file:PTG-Layout&AddingAssignmts.pdf]] - 2-page handout showing a layout of the Gradebook screen and a layout of the area where teachers Add Assignments
 * [[file:PTG-ClassContent.pdf]] - 2-page handout shows how to create a SECTION DESCRIPTION for your class, how to add web links to your MY CONTENT area and how to add links to assignment and class descriptions.
 * [[file:PTG-ProgressReports&Groups.pdf]] - 1-page How to Create Groups and then run Progress Reports for groups.
 * [[file:PTG-PrintingReports.pdf]] - 1-page guide that shows how to print only 2 or 3 pages from the 30-page PDF Document that PowerTeacher Gradebook creates when you run a report. Help save trees! :)
 * [[file:Windows-SeatingChartWord.pdf]] - **HIGH SCHOOL ONLY.** This handout explains how to create a seating chart using Word 2007 for Windows.


 * Extra Credit Work Around - these directions explain how teachers should put in assignments that are purely "extra credit" so parents/students can see the grade correctly on their end.

__RANDOM TIPS__
> //Tip: To get back to all your students, click on ACTIVE so it is selected and all students will reappear on your gradebook :)//
 * TO VIEW ONLY ONE STUDENT'S ASSIGNMENTS/GRADES IN SCORESHEET**
 * 1) In the STUDENT GROUPS area (left side of gradebook), change the drop down menu to "Filter Selected"
 * 2) Next, click the "arrow" next to the ACTIVE group so the arrow points down and you can see all your students listed under the ACTIVE area
 * 3) Click on a student. Only that student's information will be displayed.

//When you click on that student, only THAT student's information is FILTERED to show on screen. This is good if you want to show your gradebook to parents/students at Conferences time so they don't see everyone else's grades in your class.//

__VIDEOS__
The following are some videos that demonstrate how to use features in the new PowerTeacher Gradebook!

//This video shows how to create reports in the gradebook. Demonstrations of the Attendance Grid and Student Roster report are shown.//
 * PTG - Reports (~4 min)**

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** PTG - Seating Charts? - Alternative Ideas (~4 min) ** PowerTeacher Gradebook **does not allow for the making of seating charts. If you would like to make a seating chart for a class, this video shows how you can do it using PowerPoint and photos of your students from your PowerTeacher account. **
 * [[file:Windows-SeatingChartWord.pdf]] - ** HIGH SCHOOL ONLY. ** This handout explains how to create a seating chart using Word 2007 for Windows.

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** PTG - Indicator Codes (~3 min) ** This video shows how to use "Indicator Codes" to tag an assignment for a student if the assignment is Missing, Late, Exempt or Collected. media type="youtube" key="q__a4VvrSwc" height="405" width="500" ** PTG - Fill Scores (~2 min) ** Shows how to FILL SCORES all at once. Quick Tip also offered on how to FILL SCORES and only fill those "holes" in your gradebook with a Missing tag and a ZERO at the same time! media type="youtube" key="ywSstdTQeDM" height="405" width="500" ** PTG - Copy Assignments (~1:45 min) ** Shows how to copy assignments from one class to another class without having to recreate all the assignments in that new class. Can copy to multiple sections at once! :) media type="youtube" key="rv-SoWUH4ds" height="405" width="500"

** PTG - Adding Website Links to Class or Assignment Descriptions (~3:15 min) ** Shows how to create a web link in the MY CONTENT area so teachers can add web links to course descriptions and assignment descriptions. Note: Teachers who have a website they are using for class SHOULD follow these instructions to add that web link to your course description so students/parents should see it. media type="youtube" key="aA0DXBHQQeQ" height="405" width="500"