Preparing for End-of-Term Attendance Management with LectureLogger

The end of the semester can be a whirlwind of grading, planning, and administrative tasks. LectureLogger simplifies your workload by streamlining attendance management. Follow our step-by-step guide to close out the semester efficiently.

Step 1: Access Your Dashboard

Log into your LectureLogger dashboard to begin. Your dashboard provides:

• A summary of pending absences.

• A list of your current courses.

Step 2: Manage Absence Excusal Requests

If your course allows for absence excusal requests, here's how to handle them:

1. Click “Pending Absences” on your dashboard or navigate to the “Absences” tab.

2. Review requests by selecting “View” next to each entry.

3. Choose “Excused” or “Unexcused,” and add optional comments for students.

4. Save your decision to move on to the next request automatically.

Tip: Skip this step if you do not handle excusal requests. LectureLogger adapts to your teaching style.

Step 3: Review and Export Attendance Data

Ensure your attendance records are accurate before finalizing grades:

1. Go to the “Courses” tab to view all your classes.

2. Select a course to review detailed attendance records:

   • Hover over the total absences to see excused vs. unexcused breakdowns.

   • Click “View” next to a student’s name for specific absence dates.

3. Download attendance data by clicking “Download Report.” This creates an Excel file for easy filtering and analysis.

Step 4: Put Your Data to Work

Use the exported Excel file to:

• Quickly calculate final attendance grades.

• Spot patterns or trends in absences.

• Adjust grades based on your attendance policy.

• Upload attendance records to your college or university’s learning management system, such as Canvas or Blackboard.

Step 5: Archive Completed Courses

Keep your dashboard clutter-free by archiving completed courses:

1. Open the “Courses” tab.

2. Click “Archive” in the “Actions” column for each finished course.

3. Archived courses move to the “Archived” tab, where they remain accessible for reference. Students will no longer see the course on their main course “History” tab, but can view them if needed by clicking “View Archived.”

Why Choose LectureLogger?

LectureLogger takes the stress out of classroom management by offering attendance tracking tools that improve student accountability and streamline administrative tasks for colleges and universities. Simplify your end of semester responsibilities so you can focus on preparing for the next term or enjoying your break.

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