[K12OSN] finding user passwords
Access Systems
accessys at smart.net
Thu Nov 11 13:56:47 UTC 2004
On Thu, 11 Nov 2004, Jim Hays wrote:
> I would not try to crack the password. I would resest the password to a default.
as would I, in fact I might consider assigning passwords to students and
them requesting for changes that are made by admin.
>
> Reset the password. Tell the student that he/she needs to share his/her
> password with the teacher if asked.
have students put password on paper and seal in an envelope which can be
kept in student file, also usefull if student moves, is in an accident or
ill..
I would think teacher/admin would be part of every student user group.
> The problem here seems to run much deeper that a technology issue. Technology
> can't solve problems of insubordination, power plays, etc.
very true, but I also work with an inner city "tough" parochial high
school so I can relate to your problem.
> If you don't have a policy regarding student passwords and teacher's access to
> student folders, you shoule write one and get it approved quickly.
true
Bob
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