Mzizi's Exciting New Features and Enhancements: August 2023!

 




1. Academic Dashboards Upgrade

 Module : Academic Management

To view this, go to Academic Management>>Academic Dashboard

User Role 
Admin, Staff

Description

This allows users to:

  •  Compare student performance between periods i.e previous results versus current results
  •  View on the best performed subjects.
  •  View on the top students per subject or learning activity.
  •  View any subject analysis per class i.e. deviations, mean grades and total number of scored grades.
  •  Download a class mark list for quick analysis.
  • View class analysis i.e. most improved, highest drop, top highest five students and bottom five students with their average marks.
 
Steps:
1.Click Academic Management>>Academic Dashboard
2.Click Compare Results to select any Exam type
3.Select Previous Results to compare from the previous term or current term

 






















 












2. Ability to Manage Student Transport

Module : MziziGo Mobile Application

To view this, click Settings>>Manage Alerts


User Role

Admin, privileged staff


Description

  • The mobile app allows users to scan, sync, onboard and alight students in buses. It also allows the users to track and keep record of the student transport record.
  • This transit reports are accessible on the MziziERP and ease the accountability process for student transit.

 

3. Ability to view new features added to the system

 

Module : Dashboard

To view this, click on the bulb icon at the top bar.


User Role 

Any user logged in


Description

  • This feature notify users on any new features rrolled out in the system and keeps you updated.

Steps to use

1. Click on the bulb icon

2. Select on any new feature displaying to read through.

 



 





4. Ability to filter issued inventory items according to the dates issued

Module : Inventory & Bills

To view this, click Inventory & Bills>>Manage Inventory>>Issued Inventory


User Role 

Admin, Privileged Staff


Description

  • The date from to date to filter allows easy tracking of records of issued items to learners or staff.

Steps to use

1. Click Inventory & Bills>>Manage Inventory>>Issued inventory

2. Enter the Staff or Learner's name

3. Select the issued date of the item to the current date

4. The records of issued items will be displayed below



 

5. Ability to record daily incidences

 

 

Module : Staff Center

To view this, click Staff Center>>Daily Incidence Report

 

User Role 

Admin, Staff


Description

This allows users to:

  • Record incidences happening within the school or organization.
  • Assign a task of the incident to a staff that you would wish to attend it.
  • User can upload a document concerning the incidence/action taken.

 

Steps to use

1.Click Staff centre>>Daily Incidence Report

2.Select the appropriate fields to capture the incidence

 



 

6. Ability to view reversed receipts

 

 

Module : Finance Management

To view this, click Reports>>Excel Formatted Reports

 

User Role 

Admin, Secretary

 

Description

  • This allows users to view the reversed receipts in bulk for audit purposes.
  • This report shows the date it was reversed, the reason and the user who reversed the payments.

 Steps to use

1. Click Reports>>Excel formatted Reports

2. Search for a report called Reversed Receipts Summary

3. Click Proceed to Generate

4. Select the desired fields

5. Click Generate Report

 





 

7. Ability to view a calendar of events in the portal

 

Module : Communication

 

User Role 

Admin, Parents/Learners

 

Description

  • This allows users or learners to view the events that have been created in the system.

 Steps to use

1. To create the event, select Communication>>Manage Events

2. Select the appropriate fields then click Save Event.

3. The event will be displayed on the parent/student portal under Message Center>>Upcoming Events>>Events Calendar

 

    




 

8. Ability to show color on the events calendar

 

Module : Communication

This allows users to view the active events to occur.


User Role 

Admin, Privileged Staff, Parents/Learners


Description

  • This allows users to easily view the events that have been created with a beautiful colour touch.

Steps:

1. Click Message Centre>>Upcoming Events>>Events Calendar

2. You'll be able to view the added events

3. This can also be viewed on upcoming events dashlets




9. Ability to upload media gallery in bulk

Module : Communication

To view this, click Communication>>Manage Media Gallery

User Role

Admin, Secretary

 

Description

  • This allows users to upload interesting media/ photos/ videos to the parent/ student portal. This allows parents/ students to access and download the media.

Steps to use

1. Click Communication>>Manage Media Gallery

2. Select the School, Class, Stream and Publish date to upload in bulk per class

3. Parents/Students will access what is posted on Photo Gallery






10. Ability to Manage Alerts

Module : Communication

To view this, click Settings>>Manage Alerts


User Role

Admin, privileged staff


Description

  • This allows schools to have autoset alerts go to parents in terms of email, SMS and push notification alerts.
  • The alerts include invoicing alerts, receipt alerts, library alerts, issuance alerts, fee instalment alerts, exam publishing alerts etc.
  • The admins can set-up when the alerts will go out. This keeps the parents/guardians updated on the happening of the school in regards to their child as a notification on SMS, email and the mobile app.

Steps to use

1. Click Settings>>Manage Alerts>>Alert Settings

2. Select on the mode of alert you want users to get on any updates/changes done i.e. sms/email/mobile app alerts after posting of invoices

3. Click Save Alerts

4. Click Configure alerts to schedule the dates and details for the alerts to be sent out.

Configure Alerts help define the alert type that is to be sent out at a specified date.







Note : Adding Push Alert Templates are added on Communication>>Push Alert Templates. The templates added will be used for email and sms.

All sent alerts will appear on settings>>manag alerts>>sent alerts.


11. Ability to log in with an OTP

Module : Log in Page
To view this, go to the log in page.

User Role
Admin, staff

Description
  • This gives users an additional option to login through a one time notification pin sent to their mobile numbers or email address.
  • The OTP's can be received either on email, SMS, push notifications or both simultaneously.
Steps:
1. Enter your username and click Login with OTP. This will immediately send an OTP on sms and/or email.
2. Enter the code sent in Verification Code Checkbox
3. Click Confirm OTP to login

Note : Enter the right username to get the OTP.









12. Ability to update students' billing groups in bulk

 

Module : Finance Management

To view this, go to Manage Finance>>Student Groups

User Role 

Admin, Secretary

Description

  • This allows users to update students' billing groups in bulk.
  • Billing groups assist the schools to bill in accordance to the different fee structure. 

 

Steps:

1. Click Manage Finance>>Student Groups

2. Select School, Class and Term

3.To change a group for individual students/learners>>Set the group name, then click check to update.

4. To change in bulk>>Set the group names then click check all to update.

5. Click Assign Student Groups to update.





Conclusion

In conclusin, Mzizi's latest updates pave way for seamless school management, empowering educators, parents and students. With a focus on innovation and user experience, we're committed to transforming education worldwide. Stay tuned for more exciting advancements as we continue to revolutionize education.
Thank you for being part of Mzizi family.









 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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