iSAMS Activities

1. Setup

Task 1.1 - Add the modules you are most likey to use to your Modules (favourites) Bar

hint: use the waffle icon at the top and select the star next to the module - drag the items to your preferred order

Task 1.2 - Hide the Option Panel

hint: use the small arrow at te top between the term and the MY A/C Option 

Task 1.3 - Configure you staff view preferences 

hint: use the gear icon on the menu bar and select the staff tab - change the Name Display and select the columns you want to show.

Task 1.4 - Configure the student view preferences 

hint: use the gear icon on the menu bar and select the students tab - change the Name Display and select the fields you want to show. You can change it later.


Task 1.5 - Set your Startup Module to your preferred choice - which can also be just the dashboard if you wish.

hint: use the gear icon on the menu bar and select under Framework Settings

Task 1.6 - Dock the Wizard Bar

hint: on the menu bar use the icon next to the Nexus logo

Task 1.7 - Find the Wizard Bar and arrange menu items into your preferred order.

hint: click on the menu item in the Wizard Bar and drag them to your preferred order

2. Skills

Task 2.1 - Produce a photo report for a homeroom class

hint: use Learner Manager and select a Homeroom class filter, when the learner list is displayed click on the photo icon at the bottom left.

Task 2.2 - Add School Directory to the Module Bar (if you have not already) and find out how many spaces exist under "Field"

hint: use the Waffle icon to find the School Directory - open it and navigate to "Buildings & Classrooms"

Task 2.3 - Export a list of learners and save that search

hint: use Learner Manager and select a group of learners. Use the highlighted pink box in the top right and choose the "Export Wizard" option and follow the instructions that include saving the export for future use.

Task 2.4 - Send a test email (put iSAMS TEST in the header) to the teachers and pastoral staff of a learner who causes concern 

hint: use the Wizard Bar and select Learner Manager and "Contact Learners Teachers". Create an email title, select and add a learner and then choose the appropriate Recipients. Complete the wizard and confirm recipients and send e-mail.

Task 2.5 - Download a spreadsheet that shows all the Teachers for each Learner in a Year Group

hint: use the Wizard Bar and select Teaching Manager and "Learner to Teacher Spreadsheet". Choose a year group and follow the wizard.

Task 2.6 - Create a list of your teaching groups that includes the student photos and timetable 

hint: using the Wizard Bar select Teaching Manager and "View Teaching Sets Lists" - choose your sets and follow the wizard instructions.

Task 2.7 - Create a Custom Group that is useful for you.

hint: select the learners in the Learner Manager Window and from the pink box (top right) select "Add to NEW group" and follow the wizard instructions.

Task 2.8 - Are Lisa Smith, Michael hayes, Sarah Baldock and Henry Le Jeune free to meet at a time other than break or lunch?

hint: using the Wizard Bar choose Timetable Manager (Secondary) and use the "Locate free Objects & Periods" menu item and follow the wizard.

3. Tips & Tricks

Task 3.1 - Open a second copy of the Learner Module.

hint: open Learner Manager from the Module Bar and then hold the control button down and click on the Leaner Module Icon in the Task Bar at the very bottom of the desktop.

Task 3.2 - Hide and show the search tips tool bar 

hint: open Learner Manager and after searching for a set of learners use the filters option in the bottom left corner.

Task 3.3 - Select your Tutor group and hide / show the learners photos in the main learner window. 

hint: open the Learner Manager from the Module Bar, use the Form filter under School Information and select a homeroom group. Once the Learner Search list is open at the bottom left there is a small photo icon - click on that and wait for the photos to appear.

Task 3.4 - Select your Tutor group and hide / show all the learner's contacts cards in the main learner window. 

hint: open the Learner Manager from the Module Bar, use the Form filter under School Information and select a homeroom group. Once the Learner Search list is open at the bottom left there is a small 'card' icon - click on that and wait for the learners contacts cards to expand.

Task 3.5 - In Learner Manager navigate between different learners' contacts without having to do to the general tab each time.

hint: use the 'footprint' checkbox iopen the Learner Manager from the Module Bar, use the Form filter under School Information and select a homeroom group. Once the Learner Search list is open at the bottom left there is a small 'card' icon - click on that and wait for the learners contacts cards to expand.