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Admin Dashboard

The administrator dashboard is your central hub for managing the entire TalaTalk platform for your school. Access it by logging in with an admin account and navigating to the main dashboard.

Active Users

Monitor currently logged-in users and activity levels

Messages Sent

Track platform communication volume and engagement

System Health

View system status, performance metrics, and alerts

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Key Responsibilities

As a system administrator, you are responsible for:
  • Creating and managing user accounts (teachers, parents, admins)
  • Assigning roles and permissions
  • Handling password resets and account recovery
  • Suspending or deleting inactive accounts
  • Managing bulk user imports and exports
  • Monitoring user activity and engagement
  • Setting up school information and branding
  • Configuring academic year and terms
  • Managing holiday calendars and events
  • Creating custom fields and data structures
  • Setting up integrations with other systems
  • Managing school-wide policies and settings
  • Creating classrooms and sections
  • Assigning teachers to classroom
  • Organizing grade levels and subjects
  • Bulk import students via CSV upload
  • Sending school-wide announcements
  • Broadcasting emergency messages
  • Moderating flagged content and messages
  • Managing notification templates
  • Monitoring message activity and compliance
  • Setting up automated communication flows
  • Generating usage reports and analytics
  • Analyzing engagement metrics and trends
  • Monitoring attendance patterns and data
  • Reviewing academic performance trends
  • Exporting data for external analysis
  • Creating custom reports and dashboards
  • Monitoring system health and performance
  • Managing backups and data retention
  • Configuring security settings and policies
  • Updating system settings and configurations
  • Managing API integrations and webhooks
  • Handling system updates and maintenance

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Quick Actions

Add New User

Create teacher or parent accounts quickly

Create Class

Set up new classes and sections

Add Students

Add students individually or import via CSV

Send Announcement

Broadcast school-wide messages

View Reports

Access analytics and usage reports

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Daily Tasks Checklist

Review pending user registrations and approvals
Monitor system health and performance alerts
Check flagged messages and content moderation
Review attendance summaries and anomalies
Respond to support requests and user inquiries
Monitor system usage and capacity metrics

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Weekly Tasks

Generate weekly activity and engagement reports
Review user engagement metrics and trends
Update school calendar events and schedules
Perform system backup and data verification
Review and update notification templates
Audit user permissions and access levels
Plan for upcoming academic period transitions

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Monthly Tasks

Conduct comprehensive system audit and security review
Review and archive old data according to retention policies
Update user permissions and roles as needed
Generate monthly reports for school leadership
Review system performance and optimization opportunities
Update school policies and configuration settings
Plan for system updates and maintenance windows

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Admin Dashboard Widgets

The admin dashboard provides several key widgets to monitor system health and usage:
  • Real-time user count and activity status
  • Login/logout trends and patterns
  • User engagement metrics
  • Active sessions and concurrent users
  • Messages sent and received today
  • Announcement delivery statistics
  • Notification success rates
  • Communication volume trends
  • Server response times and performance
  • Database connection status
  • Error rates and system alerts
  • Storage usage and capacity
  • Latest user registrations
  • Recent classroom creations
  • System events and changes
  • Support ticket updates

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Security Considerations

Always follow security best practices when managing user accounts and system settings. Regularly review access permissions and monitor for suspicious activity.
  • Use strong, unique passwords for admin accounts
  • Enable two-factor authentication for all admin users
  • Regularly audit user permissions and roles
  • Implement role-based access controls
  • Monitor admin account activity and logins
  • Ensure all data transmission is encrypted
  • Regularly backup critical data and configurations
  • Implement data retention and deletion policies
  • Monitor for data breaches or unauthorized access
  • Keep system software and dependencies updated
  • Respect user privacy and data protection regulations
  • Implement appropriate data access controls
  • Provide clear privacy policies and user consent
  • Regularly review data handling practices
  • Ensure compliance with local and international regulations

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Best Practices

  • Provide clear instructions and training materials
  • Set up proper user roles and permissions from the start
  • Create comprehensive user guides and documentation
  • Establish support channels for user assistance
  • Monitor new user adoption and engagement
  • Establish clear communication policies and guidelines
  • Monitor message content for appropriateness
  • Set up automated moderation and filtering
  • Provide tools for teachers to manage their communications
  • Regularly review communication effectiveness
  • Set up automated monitoring and alerting
  • Regularly review system performance metrics
  • Plan for capacity scaling and growth
  • Maintain detailed logs and audit trails
  • Establish incident response procedures

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For urgent issues or system emergencies, contact our support by emailing lr.jabejo@mmdc.mcl.edu.ph
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