How do I add attendance items?

There are two ways to create new attendance items. You can either create new items with the Add tab, or you can click the Take Attendance Now button at the top of the Attendance tab.

Creating items from the Add tab

To add an attendance item:

1. Navigate to the Attendance tool in your Sakai course site.

2. Click on the Add tab.

3. Enter a name for your new attendance item.

4. Optional: Enter a date and time for your attendance item.

5. Press Create or press Create & Add Another if you want to create more items.

6. Your new Attendance item will now appear in the Attendance Items list.

Create items from the Take Attendance Now button

To add an attendance item using the "Take Attendance Now" button:

1. Navigate to the Attendance tool in your Sakai course site.

2. Make sure you're on the Attendance tab.

3. Click on the Take Attendance Now button above the table on the Attendance tab.

4. An attendance item will be created with the date and time of when you pressed the button. The title, date, and time can be edited by clicking the pencil and paper icon at the top.

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