Setting up the Attendance Tool - D2L

The Attendance tool in D2L allows faculty to track and manage student attendance for both in-person and online classes. Instructors can easily mark attendance for each session, either by manually recording attendance or using custom criteria, such as participation or late arrivals. It also allows for customizable attendance statuses (e.g., Present, Absent, Late, Excused) and provides a clear view of each student's attendance record throughout the course. Faculty can generate reports on attendance trends, helping to identify patterns and address any concerns early. By integrating attendance tracking directly into D2L, instructors can maintain a more organized and transparent system for managing student participation and engagement.

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Instructions:

1. Create an Attendance Register

1. Go to Communicate> Attendance.

2. Click "New Register".

3. Name your register.

4. Select "LC Scheme" from the drop-down menu.

5. Optionally, set a "cause for concern" value.

6. Choose visibility settings for users.

7. Select student group/section if applicable.

8. Enter the number of sessions to add.

9. Click "Add Sessions".

10. Name each session (e.g., dates or topics).

11. Click Save and Close.

2. Use the Register

1. Click on the register name.

2. Select the session to take attendance.

3. Mark attendance for each student or use "Set Status for All Users".

4. Click Save.