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=====Tracking attendance =====
=====Tracking attendance =====
The '''Attendance''' module is designed for ''teachers to be able take attendance'' during class, and for ''students to be able to view their own attendance record''.
The '''Attendance''' module is designed for ''teachers to be able take attendance'' during class, and for ''students to be able to view their own attendance record''.
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File:Moodle attendance1.png|Adding 'attendance' activity
File:Moodle attendance2a.png|Adding the session to attendance
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A teacher can mark the attendance status of a student as "Present", "Absent", "Late", or "Excused". These status descriptions are configurable, and more can be added. The teacher adds Attendance as an activity of a course, and then sets up the sessions whose attendance is to be tracked. To create course attendance go to any section and click an "Add an activity or resource".
A teacher can mark the attendance status of a student as "Present", "Absent", "Late", or "Excused". These status descriptions are configurable, and more can be added. The teacher adds Attendance as an activity of a course, and then sets up the sessions whose attendance is to be tracked. To create course attendance go to any section and click an "Add an activity or resource".
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File:Moodle attendance4.png|Session settings in 'Attendance'
File:Moodle attendance6.png|Taking attendance in the session
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In the general section, enter all the common details like name of the attendance and description about the attendance (if you have).
In the general section, enter all the common details like name of the attendance and description about the attendance (if you have).
