There are two ways to take attendance with the Attendance tool. You can use the Add tab to create Attendance Items to pre-populate the tool with class meeting times and special events. Alternatively, if you prefer to take attendance on-the-fly, you can use the Take Attendance Now button.
You do not need to exclusively use one method or the other; either method can be used interchangeably within a single course.
Create items from the Add tab.
Items added with the Add tab are named, pre-designated events. They offer a helpful way for users to see, ahead of time, how many meeting times are offered and the dates of those meeting times.
Select Add.
Select Add from the Actions Menu.
Add Attendance Item details.
- (Required) Enter "Attendance Item Name" in text field.
- Select the calendar-picker to specify an "Attendance Item Date" and time details.
Select Create.
Select Create to save the Attendance item.
Note that selecting Create & Add Another allows you to create several events from this modal window.
Create Attendance item with the Take Attendance Now button.
Select the Take Attendance Now button.
An attendance item with the current date and time will be created. You can take attendance immediately in this screen.
Take attendance by selecting the icon for a student corresponding to their attendance status. To modify the attendance for a student, select a different icon in the appropriate column.
New item appears.
Your new attendance item will appear in the Attendance Items list.
Note: You can edit an Attendance item by selecting the Actions button and selecting Edit from the dropdown.