The Attendance Tool in Canvas is a simple way to take and track student attendance in your course. The tool allows you to set values for students who attended class, were late, or were absent, and provides an attendance grade using these values. Instructors can also use badges to allow for special situations, such as an excused absence.

Students can view the Attendance assignment created by the tool to see their attendance record.

Attendance Tool

Setting Up the Attendance Tool

How do I use the Roll Call Attendance tool in a course?
How do I edit the Roll Call Attendance assignment?

Taking Attendance

How do I create a roll call seating chart using the Attendance tool?
How do I take roll call using the Attendance tool?

Other Options

How do I use Roll Call Attendance badges in a course?
How do I run Roll Call Attendance reports in a course?

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Canvas Training and Resources (On-Demand)

This course contains a wide variety of resources including a Canvas course checklist, video and written tutorials, sample courses, and access to 24/7 support. The course is "on-demand" meaning that you can access it at any time. 

To access this "Canvas Training and Resources" course, you can simply self-enroll by following these steps:

1. Click on this link: https://umamherst.instructure.com/enroll/WDGJ8T
2. Log into Canvas with your NetID@umass.edu and password.
3. Click on Enroll in Course  OR  Go to the Course to access the course.

You should now see the "Canvas Training and Resources" course on your Canvas dashboard.

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Need Help Now?

IDEAS is available for drop-in support on Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm:

• Zoom sessions (Meeting ID: 924-709-736)
• As of Friday, August 9th, Instructional Media Lab (IML) in-person support will be available from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday, in their new office on the 7th floor of the W.E.B Du Bois Library.

To schedule an appointment, please contact us at instruct@umass.edu.