[Year 12 IPM] OTT - VELS Reporting Software

Thu Aug 10 10:48:09 EST 2006

Hi Bill,
I am only responding to the statement from Michael about csv/txt files.
We are not onto XML files...not yet as it has only been partially
installed on Maze by Acacia. I think the vendors, both Markbook and Maze
are working towards the export and import of the XML files. To tell you
the truth, I have not ventured down the path yet nor think about what
has to be done...one small step at a time. I don't know where CASES21
are with regards to XML file import/export process as I work in a
Catholic school. We have started to report English and Maths in the VELS
format and I, personally think that Markbook has been great in doing
that. Tech support from Markbook is prompt and they are very helpful.

Hock

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Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] OTT - VELS Reporting Software

Hi Hock

My understanding from Markbook is that exports of student details need
to be done directly from CASES via an XML file, which is then imported
into Markbook. 

This is needed for student enrolment file fields that the old CSV file
transfer method doesn't supply but are required for the new system in
reporting back to the Ministry.

Bill 

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From: Hock Khaw <mailto:hkhaw at sjcm.melb.catholic.edu.au> 
Date: 08/10/06 09:57:44
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Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] OTT - VELS Reporting Software

Hi Michael,
The import and export facilty in Markbook is excellent. It imports CSV
files in a very systematic manner. I have used Markbook since 2000 in
conjunction with Maze (similar to Cases21 - supplied by CAZ) which was
used as the timetabler package previously. We have now moved to The
Timetabler which can export the relevant Markbook files in the CSV
format. Is CASES21 used for timetabling? If your timetable package can
export the required fields easily and stored as a CSV file, you can
easily import them into Markbook.

I will be happy to give further advice if you wish as I have been a
Markbook Administrator since its inception in our College as well as a
timetabler for three years before handing the job back to a teaching
staff.

Hock Khaw
Computer Systems Manager MACS PCP MCP
St Joseph's College Melbourne
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Hi Laurie,

You might be right about the cost but it took 10 hours of solid work to
create the working model based on our school's needs (including deriving
the algorithm as per department guidelines) - I wanted a challenge!
Funny thing is - our school has yet to decide whether to go FM Pro or
Markbook but I suppose they still need to see a working model anyway.

Can I ask - since we do not have Markbook - How well does it integrate
with
Cases21 and other programs - Do you have to export and then import data
via a txt/csv file and vice versa OR can Markbook directly access data
from the data files of other programs?

Please provide some info.

Michael

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