KHub Glossary
Helpful Definitions for Common LISD Terms Used in the Knowledge Hub
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Glossary
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1:X
The 1:X initiative guarantees that all student have access to the devices needed to participate. 1:X is a trademarked program based on the understanding that students will have the right device for the task at hand. The 1 represents the student and X is a variable representing the type of device(s) used simultaneously to best complete a task to demonstrate learning.
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Acceptable Use Policy
An AUP is a list of rules you must follow in order to use a website or Internet service.
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Article Editor
Helpjuice provides the Article Editor to create articles for the Knowledge Hub (KHub). The Article Editor is a web-based word processor that functions similarly to Google Docs, Microsoft Word, etc.
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AUP
An "Acceptable Use Policy" is a list of rules you must follow in order to use a website or Internet service.
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Block Quote
Block quotes are often used for lengthy quotations of what someone has directly said or written. They can effectively communicate significant information to readers when used appropriately.
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Breadcrumb Trail
A type of secondary navigation scheme that reveals the user's located in a website or application. It functions as a visual representation for a path used to reach the current location.
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CBA
CBA is an acronym for Credit By Assessment. If a student passes this type of assessment, they earn credit without having to formally take the corresponding course.
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CBE
CBE is an acronym for Credit By Exam. If a student passes this type of exam, they earn credit without having to formally take the corresponding course.
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CDG
Course Description Guide - an online course catalog available to staff, students, and families
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COMS
COMS is the Campus Operations Management System. It is designed to simplify the process of recording and acting upon a Student Concern.
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COMS Admin User
In COMS, an Admin User has the same access as a Dashboard User as well as the ability to change a COMS user role to Default, Dashboard or Admin.
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COMS Dashboard User
In COMS, a Dashboard User has access to create a new Student Concern, view the list of Student Concerns and navigate to the Student Profile page.
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COMS Default User
In COMS, all new COMS users are automatically issued Default User access. This access can only create a Student Concern. An Admin or Site Admin can change your access if needed.
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COMS Other User
In COMS, we refer to any access level other than the Default User access level as "Other User." Other Users include Dashboard, Admin and Site Admin Users.
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COMS Site Admin User
In COMS, a Site Admin User has the same access level as the Admin User as well as the ability to change an access level to Site Admin. Site Admin Users may also create an alias for a name of a list.
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Credentialing
Credit given for lower level LOTE courses when a higher level LOTE course is successfully completed. For example, if Spanish 3 is successfully completed, credentialing credit is awarded for Spanish 1 and 2.
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Cross-entity courses
Courses that are taught at one campus but attended by students from another campus. For example, courses offered at the Career Tech Centers are "cross-entity courses," because they are taken by students from the main high schools.
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.csv file
A .csv file allows you to save your data in a table-structured format. These files are most commonly created using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. CSV stands for comma separated values.
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Doubleton
A course that is only offered in two different periods during the day in a single term.
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Duo Security
Duo Security is a two-factor authentication service that strives to be easy to use and secure.
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ERP
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations. Qmlativ ERP is LISD's new business management system. This application is provided by Skyward and used to manage district finances, payroll, human resources, purchasing, and more.
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Helpjuice
Helpjuice is the service provider for LISD's Knowledge Hub (KHub).
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HS8
High School credit course taken prior to high school.
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JAMF
JAMF is a comprehensive enterprise management software for the Apple platform. LISD uses JAMF to monitor when 1:X devices are used on campus and if they are being managed by the district.
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KB
KB is the abbreviation for "knowledge base." A knowledge base, like Knowledge Hub (KHub), stores documented information in a single system to be readily available for others and yourself to search.
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KHub
The Knowledge Hub (KHub) is a knowledge base that connects the LISD community to accurate and relevant information in a central location.
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Knowledge Base
A knowledge base, like Knowledge Hub (KHub), stores documented information in a single system to be readily available for others and yourself to search.
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Knowledge Hub
The Knowledge Hub (KHub) is a knowledge base that connects the LISD community to accurate and relevant information in a central location.
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Kronos
Kronos is an electronic timekeeping system used as LISD's official system for recording hours worked by all non-exempt employees.
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Learning Hub
The Learning Hub (LHub) is a one-stop-shop for relevant applications used throughout LISD. Once you log into LHub, you can use any of the available applications without having to log in again.
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LHub
The Learning Hub (LHub) is a one-stop-shop for relevant applications used throughout LISD. Once you log into LHub, you can use any of the available applications without having to log in again.
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LOTE
Languages Other Than English
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Master Schedule
Just like the Section Master, the Master Schedule contains all of the information needed to build schedules for every student on the campus. The term "Master Schedule" is used in Skyward to help differentiate the Section Master for the current school year from the Section Master for the future school year.
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MDM
Mobile Device Management is the process of enhancing data security by monitoring, managing and securing the mobile devices such as laptops and tablets that are used in the district. JAMF is LISD’s MDM.
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Mobile Device Management
Mobile Device Management is the process of enhancing data security by monitoring, managing and securing the mobile devices such as laptops and tablets that are used in the district. JAMF is LISD’s MDM.
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Processing lists
Spreadsheets that have been created and uploaded into Skyward to help update or generate reports for a group of students. Processing Lists are primarily used to create a list of student IDs.
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ScribOrder
ScribOrder is the district's online student transcript request and payment solution. Scribbles Software empowers our staff to fulfill as many electronic requests possible by sending transcripts to applicants or colleges directly.
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Section Master
The Section Master contains all of the information needed to build schedules for every student on the campus.
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Shareable articles
Shareable articles allow a larger audience to view the information. These articles work similarly to a “view only” resource.
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Singleton
A course that is only offered in one class period during the day in a single term
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Skyward Family Access
LISD provides parents access to their student's records through Skyward Family Access. This web-based application allows parents to view their students account settings, attendance, class schedule, immunization history, portfolio, school calendar and student information. Additionally, parents can also use Family Access to complete online forms, pay fees online and send/receive messages via Skylert.
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Skyward Fee
A Skyward fee is a payment amount in exchange for a service. There are several collectable fees for the 1:X program, including the nonrefundable annual fee, damages, breaks, etc.
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Skyward name key
The first 5 letters of the last name followed by the first 3 letters of the first name followed by a sequence of three numbers. If the last name doesn't have 5 letters, spaces should be used.
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Skyward Qmlativ ERP
LISD's business management system. This application is provided by Skyward and used to manage district finances, payroll, human resources, purchasing, and more.
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SME
A Subject Matter Expert (SME) is an individual with specialized knowledge in a particular field.
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Submission articles
Submission articles are used by the team(s) responsible for the information. These articles are only accessible by those who need to manage and update the contents
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TREx
The Texas Records Exchange (TREx) system is used to send student records electronically to and from all Texas public schools.
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UIVP
UIVP is the process of verifying that an assigned device is in the possession of the correct assigned user. It is an automated tool that helps validate inventory records.
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User Initiated Validation Process
UIVP is the process of verifying that an assigned device is in the possession of the correct assigned user. It is an automated tool that helps validate inventory records.
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VPN
Virtual Private Network (VPN) enables authorized people to remotely access the LISD network.
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Webex
A message and video conferencing service provided by Cisco that connects LISD students and staff together from anywhere.