As the semester draws to a close, LectureLogger is here to simplify your end-of-term grading and record-keeping. Follow these steps to finalize your classroom attendance from this semester.

Step 1: Access Your Dashboard

Start by visiting your LectureLogger dashboard.

Here, you'll find an overview of pending absences and your course list, allowing you to quickly assess what needs your attention.

Step 2: Handle Absence Excusal Requests

Note: Skip this step if you do not accept absence excusal requests.

1. From your dashboard, click on “Pending Absences” or navigate to the “Absences” tab.

2. You'll see a list of pending requests. Click “View” next to the first request to review the details.

3. Decide whether to mark each absence as “Excused” or “Unexcused.” You can add comments for the student here if necessary.

4. After making your decision, click “Save.” LectureLogger will then automatically proceed to the next request.

Step 3: Review and Export Attendance Data

1. Click the “Courses” tab to see all your classes.

2. Select a course to view detailed attendance records for each student. Hover your cursor over the number of total absences to view a breakdown of excused and unexcused absences.

3. For a more detailed breakdown, including specific dates of absences, click “View” next to a student’s name.

4. Once you’ve verified the attendance records, click “Download Report” to export the data to an Excel spreadsheet for easy filtering and analysis.

Step 4: Utilize the Exported Data

With the exported Excel file, you can:

• Quickly calculate final attendance grades.

• Identify patterns or trends in student absences.

• Adjust grades based on attendance policies.

Step 5: Archive Completed Courses

1. Return to the “Courses” tab on your dashboard.

2. For each completed course, click “Archive” in the “Actions” column.

3. Archived courses move off your main page but remain accessible under the “Archived” tab.

By following these steps, you can efficiently conclude the semester with LectureLogger, ensuring that your focus can be on preparing for the next term or your well-deserved break. LectureLogger is committed to enhancing academic performance by making classroom management as seamless as possible.