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USER GUIDE
Version 1.0 9 March 2019
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TASK 1.0 - Log-in to PATH.
Action: 1. Type your LDS Username and Password.
2. Press Enter.
Result: PATH landing page appears (see next page).
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You are now logged into the PATH database. From here you can access many PATH functions. Some control
options may not respond to your actions because they are reserved for use by system administrators.
There are multiple ways you can move from this point to your group’s information pages. We will show you the
simplest method.
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This drop-down menu offers you two choices. Only one will work for you. The other is administrative.
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PATH automatically detects the area you are assigned to and offers it for your selection.
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Your location is listed.
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You see a list of groups that currently gather at this location. If you select a group name, you will see your
group’s data. If you select your name under “Missionary”, you will see your own profile data.
Action: Select the name of the group whose data you want to see.
Result: See next page.
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This is your group’s data page. It supplies many kinds of information that you can use to support students.
Note:
You may obtain
a printed copy
of the informa-
tion displayed
by selecting
this icon.
This page gives you a wealth of information you can use in shepherding your students:
1 Names of students in your group.
2 Courses currently enrolled for each student.
3 Current grades (to date).
4 Last login date.
5 Time spent studying online so far.
6 Registration status for next term.
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Additional information on students can be obtained by drilling down one additional level.
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A student profile provides contact information.
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A student record provides information on completions and current registration status.
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A student record provides information on completions and current registration status.
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A student financial record provides tuition payment status.
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SHEPHERDING USING PATH DATA II
These basic PATH demonstrations cover the mechanical aspects of a database tool. Your focus should not be
on the mechanics of using the tool, however, but on the use of the data to see the needs of students who are be-
ginning to falter so that you can minister to those needs. By doing so you begin to share the burden of the Lord
to care for and minister to His children:
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