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Past ISIS Clarity Webcasts:

Terms and Definitions
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Overview: Learn about some of the commonly misunderstood terms that come up during the ISIS process. Not every term is discussed, however the means to look them up is shown.
Duration: 24 minutes

ISIS Data Structures
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Overview: Learn how ISIS stores, organizes, and connects data in the ISIS database. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the ISIS database that is not required, but can be helpful in visualizing how ISIS works. Consider this an advanced subject.
Duration: 18 minutes

All About the Regional Data File
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Overview: Everything all ISIS users should know about the Regional Data File. This webcast includes a great discussion at the end.
Duration: 45 minutes

Creating a Non-approved Course
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Overview: Creating a non-approved course is very similar to creating a regular course in ISIS. This process is discussed in addition to a lively conversation about courses and the CTE student count report.
Duration: 39 minutes

Collecting a CTE Student Count in ISIS
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Overview: The process of collecting and reporting a CTE student count in ISIS is discussed. This report is critical information for ISBE to gather, and plays a role in defending the state budget for career and technical education programs in the state.
Duration: 43 minutes

ISIS Disaster Recover Plan
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Overview: Protect your ISIS data from computer crashes and wiped harddrives! Learn how to recover your data when your ISIS computer bites the dust, and what to do when it does.
Duration: 15 minutes

Installing and Updating ISIS
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Overview: Installing ISIS on a new computer as well as updating is covered in this episode. Installing on a network drive is briefly discussed. You can find the current ISIS software on the Latest ISIS software downloads page.
Duration: 14 minutes

Backup and Restore
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Overview: Making backups are important for data integrity. Backing up your ISIS data and restoring the database is discussed.
Duration: 13 minutes

The ISIS Folder
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Overview: The ISIS Folder is a documented acccount of your ISIS experience which can be used for future reference. The recommended contents of the ISIS folder are discussed.
Duration: 22 minutes

Last Minute Questions (before Final Reporting is due)
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Overview: The audience is invited to ask questions about Final Reporting, and some common questions are shared.
Duration: 19 minutes

Data Verification Sheet
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Overview: The Data Verification Sheet questions are examined.
Duration: 9 minutes

Final Reporting
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Overview: The Final Reporting Process is examined in detail.
Duration: 20 minutes

Importing Enrollments
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Overview: The importing enrollments process is examined in detail.
Duration: 27 minutes

Importing Students
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Overview: The importing students process is examined in detail.
Duration: 23 minutes

The Five Processes of ISIS
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Overview: The Five Processes of ISIS are reviewed to create a clearer perspective of the ISIS stages in general.
Duration: 23 minutes