Luke_T Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Hi All, Quick straw poll: We have had a couple of parental requests to be allowed to change their username to their access to the VLE to make it easier to remember ... It's currently setup as standard for all parents as "surname.initial" so it seems hard to forget ... but there you go ... I'm ambivalent about whether to allow it or not ... Just wondering if anyone can give me any pitfalls / benefits ... Things I can think of: Cons: - They will forget what they change it to - Breaks from the uniformity of all the rest (harder for us to remind them) - They might not be able to have what they want if it’s already taken Pros: - They want to change it (customer is king) - They might be more likely to remember it - If they get both those 2 they might be more likely to use it ... I just have a nagging feeling I'm missing something crucial ... Thanks, Luke Edited July 11, 2012 by Luke_T
FN-GM Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 If you want to set something to run that is based on Username it will be abit of a pain. 1
Luke_T Posted July 11, 2012 Author Posted July 11, 2012 They are all grouped & login profiles set as a parental type which is how we'd usually set things to run ... but still a fair point. Thanks
X-13 Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 I just have a nagging feeling I'm missing something crucial ... If you do it, word will get round and EVERYONE will want you to do it for them. TBH, it sounds like there is no real reason to change it. It's easy to remember as it is. 1
Domino Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 I think you're opening yourself up to hurt if you do this. What if someone uses a swearword? or "disschoolsuxlol" (you'd think parents would know better...but there you go) I don't think its an option that provides any benefit - and it will just increase complexity/issues for you down the line. Maybe suggest keepass or lastpass if they have trouble remembering these things? a little quick user guide maybe? 1
X-13 Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Maybe suggest keepass or lastpass if they have trouble remembering these things? a little quick user guide maybe? If they have trouble remembering their own lastname and the first letter of their firstname, there's a much bigger problem.
Domino Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 If they have trouble remembering their own lastname and the first letter of their firstname, there's a much bigger problem. I think more it's remembering the username layout - they might use email address for some things, initial.surname for others, etc Maybe a reminder of the format on login page? of course that raises a potential security issue...
X-13 Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) I think more it's remembering the username layout - they might use email address for some things, initial.surname for others, etc It could be that. I have to admit, it's a strange layout. Then again, my username at school was [surname][first 2 initials] and I never forgot it. Ultimately it comes down to how often they use the VLE. If they're using it regularly, then they shouldn't forget it. Edited July 11, 2012 by X-13 I R TEH GUD SPELLAR!
Luke_T Posted July 11, 2012 Author Posted July 11, 2012 @X-13: We wouldn't be doing this for them simply adding the option into their user control panel when they login ... @Domino: It does potentially open us up for more issues, but being a private school there is the benefit of keeping the parents happy (if it's not too detrimental) & arguably they might use it more if it was easier to access ... Thanks for the ideas
theriver Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Unless their name genuinely is Mr Tui Shi* then I'd say tough. Exceptions are just going to cause trouble / admin. * I have no idea what I just said. 1
X-13 Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 @X-13: We wouldn't be doing this for them simply adding the option into their user control panel when they login ... That makes slightly more sense. But, I still wouldn't allow username changes.[/opinion]
elsiegee40 Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Rod for your own back Don't do it. It'll start with parents and then the teachers will decide they want to as well... The only exceptions I make are for AEN or very young pupils with stupidly long names.... and once for a DH who had a triple barrelled name!
sted Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) could you setup username aliases so their username syays f.bloggs (or whatever) but they can use [email protected] if they so wish? Edited July 11, 2012 by sted
PiqueABoo Posted July 11, 2012 Posted July 11, 2012 Bah.. I'd have given them anonymous numbers as usernames in the first place and said: "Well that's what the tax office do!". [Avoids collisions, gives them slight touch of two-factor since they're not predictable for any given person etc.]
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