SA Theological Seminary - Online Assignment Automation Help File

 

Help Contents

 

 

How to register 

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To register online go to the following URL: http://student.sats.edu.za/ this is the student portal for the SATS online automation system. On the home page you will see a login screen, above the login there two links that allow you to register and to retrieve lost/forgotten passwords.

Login required, if you are a new user you need to register. Click here to register

Click on the register link and you will be taken to the registration process that is comprised of three simple steps. You will need to have the following information:

  1. Name and Surname as register with SATS.
  2. Student number
  3. A valid e-email address

Disclaimer

You will need to accept the terms and conditions of using the student portal. Please read through the disclaimer which states the terms of use, disclaimer and what happens with your details.

Step 1

Enter your student number that you received from SATS, should you not have this number please call SATS head office on +27 (0) 11 234 4440. You must also supply your first name and surname, please only enter your first name and surname and no middle names or Christian names.

Once this information is entered, press "Next >>".

Step 2

In step 2, please enter a valid email address and confirm this email address. Then also supply a password you wish to use and confirm the password.

** Note passwords ** Passwords should be at least 6 characters and no longer than 15 characters. They are also CaSeSeNsItIve and must be enter as they are type.

The security code is auto-generated and will NOT be displayed during this process. This code will only be emailed to you once the registration is confirmed.

Once this information is entered, press "Next >>".
Should you wish to go back one screen, press "<< Back".

Step 3

The last step is simply to confirm that your registration has been successful. A email will be sent to the email address supplied to confirm your registration along with your login details.

Please keep this in a safe place.

 

 

 

Security Code

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The security code is a added security measure to keep your information secure. This code will be generated by the system and will be sent to you with your registration confirmation or if your forgot your details and wish to have them sent to you again.

** Please note it is suggested you use the key pad and your mouse to enter the security code. This will stop key stroke logging, a technique used by hackers to obtain your details by logging what keys you have typed.

 

 

 

 

Forgot your password?

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Should you have forgotten your login details you are able to retrieve them by clicking on the following link on the home page.


If you have forgotten your login details please click here to retrieve them.

 

 

 The forgot password page will open and will need to have to enter the following information; enter your student number that you received from SATS, should you not have this number please call SATS head office on +27 (0) 11 234 4440.

You will have to also enter the email address you registered with. The details will be sent to this email address and therefore no other email address can be used as the system will not be able to retrieve the details.

Once this information is entered you press on "Fetch details".

If it can find your details a confirmation email will be sent to your with your details, should something go wrong in the process it will inform you. Either you can try again later or contact SATS for further help.

 

 

 

 

 

Registration Trouble-Shooter?

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If you are not able to register or there is errors processing your registration please check the following information.

  1. Did you enter a valid Student Number ?
  2. Did you supply you correct first name and surname? Also make sure you only enter your first name and surname and no christian, middle or maiden names.
  3. Is the email address supplied valid and inputted correctly?
  4. Does you email and password confirmations match? You need to re-type the email and password and the two entries must match.
  5. Should all this be correct and you still have technical problems please contact the developers by click this link and explain your problem. ADG Guru Development . They will get back to you with possible causes and fixes to your problem.

  

 

 

 

How to submit an assignment?

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Save your assignment/portfolio/exam to your documents together with the Cover Sheet sent to you by the Seminary.

To submit your work for marking online, click on the "Submit assignment" link at the top of the screen on the menu bar. This will take you to the submission screen. The system will automatically generate a GUID (Generated Unique Identifier) which will be used to track the work that you have submitted online.

You will then need to select the Subject from the available list. This will post back and load the type of work that can be submitted for that subject. You will now have to select the type from the drop down list.

Once the subject and type details are set you need to browse your local computer to attach your work from your document file. This file should be no larger than 2 Mb and must be included as the system will not process your request if there is no work attached.

** You may enter a different reply-to email address if you wish. If not your default one will be used to return your work to you. This email address is important as the confirmation and all notification regarding this submission will be sent to it.

You may also include a message to the marker with any special instructions regarding your assignment.

Once all this information is supplied press the "Submit".

NB: The submission may take some time depending on the speed of your internet connection and the size of the attached file. Please wait for a response before pressing any other links or buttons.

Any exceptions that may occur will be recorded and you will be notified. If the submission is successful a confirmation screen will appear and an email will also be sent to your specified email address.

 

 

 

 

 

Overview of your study programme

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Once you are logged in successfully your view will show the "Action Menu" on the right hand side of your screen. To see your current study programme with details of marks, completed subjects, credits earned and required and current subjects simply click the "Overview of study programme" link.

This will give you a summary of your study programme. It will have the programme you are registered for with SATS, the credits earned and the credits required. The system will also display all of the following:

  1. Completed and accredited subjects.
  2. Marks received for completed subjects if applicable. Certain credits are issued without having to participate in the formal course exam.
  3. Selected optional and suggested subjects.
  4. It will only show assignment details for current subjects that you are busy with.

Please note that the automated system is read-only and should you have a dispute with any information shown, please contact the SATS office on +27 (0) 11 234 4440 or send a query to: jane@sats.edu.za

 

 

 

 

 

View marked assignments or download marked assignments

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Once your work has been marked and the mark recorded, you will receive notification via email that will inform you that your work has been marked and is ready to view on the online portal. Please login as usual and then click on the "View Marked Assignments" link at the top of your screen menu.

This will take you the page of all your marked work that was submitted through this new portal.

** Please note it will only show the work that has been submitted through this portal or via the unique email address system, any previous work submitted via post or email will not be available online.

By default the system will sort them by date in ascending order. You can change the sorting by clicking on the header of the column to switch the sorting to that column and by pressing the column numerous times it switches between ascending and descending order.

Download marked assignment

To download the marked work simply click the last column called "Document and mark sheet" in the correct row for the work that you wish to download. If there is no link next to the work it means it has not been uploaded to the system yet and please be patient. The marker will upload the marked document as soon as possible.

** Should the file not be uploaded after two days, contact the SATS office.

Please note the system is read-only and should you have a dispute with any information shown, please contact the SATS Head office on +27 (0) 11 234 4440 or send a query via this online tool available.

 

 

 


 

Send a query to SA Theological Seminary

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Should you have any queries, comments or disputes you can email SATS directly from the student portal. Once you have logged in successfully you can post an email to SATS by clicking on the "Contact SATS" link in the top menu.

This takes you to a screen that has your name and email address drawn from the database. You can now enter a subject for the email and the message along with the type of submission either being a comment, query or dispute. Once the information is complete click the "Submit" button and the mail will be sent and you will receive a confirmation.

Should there be errors please try again later. Further contact information for the SATS office is listed below.

S.A. Theological Seminary

Postal Address: P O Box 258 Rivonia 2128 South Africa
Physical Address: 61 Wessels Road Rivonia 2128 South Africa
Tel: +27 11 234-4440
Fax: +27 11 234-4445
E-mail: study@sats.edu.za

BANKING DETAILS
Name of Bank: First National Branch: Fourways Mall
Branch Number: 251655
Name of Account: S A Theological Seminary
Account #: 51321182366

 

 


 

 

Proper operation check list

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SA Theological Seminary would firstly like to thank you very much for using this system which will make the marking of assignments a quicker, easier and more efficient process. To ensure you are able to use this system correctly you will require the following software on your PC, laptop or connecting device.

    • Internet browser that supports JavaScript and .NET framework 1.1 these browsers include:
      • Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
      • Mozilla firefox
      • Opera
      • Netscape Navigator 4 or higher.
    • You need to enable cookies in your browser. No information is collected relating to your system and all privacy policies are up-held to highest degree.
    • For optimal use, please enable images in your browser.
    • A internet connection is required as this system is web based.

Should you feel all these criteria are met and you still have technical problems please contact the developers by clicking this link and explaining your problem. ADG Guru Development . They will get back to you with possible causes and fixes to your problem.  

System background information

Developers:  ADG Guru Development
Technical:    sats@guru-develop.co.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

Known issues and fixes

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Date: 2006/09/01 - None known to date