How do I add a new Attendance item?

There are two ways to take attendance with the Attendance tool. You can use the Add tab to pre-populate the Attendance tool with class meeting times and special events. If you prefer to take attendance on the spot, you can use the Take Attendance Now button. You do not need to exclusively use one method or the other; they can be used interchangeably within a single course.

Create items from the Add tab.

Items added with Add tab are named, pre-designated events. They offer a helpful way for students to see ahead of time how many meeting times are offered and the dates of those meeting times.

Click on the Add tab on the Take Attendance landing page.

On the Add Attendance Item page, enter a name for your new attendance item.

Add the date of the event, and time of meeting (optional).

Click Create to save the item.

Clicking Create & Add Another allows you to create several events from this modal window.

Your new attendance item will appear in the Attendance Item list.

Create items from the Take Attendance Now button.

Click on the Take Attendance Now on the Take Attendance landing page.

An attendance item with the current date and time will be created. You can take attendance immediately in this screen.

Your new attendance item will appear in the Attendance Items list.