aPlus+ is an attendance-tracking tool that is integrated with Canvas through a third-party application. It simplifies attendance processes for teaching teams and helps ensure that students receive due credit for attending class. Students also benefit from an easily viewable record of their attendance right from Canvas.
Accessing aPlus+
Click on the aPlus+ Attendance tab from your course's navigation sidebar.
Authorizing aPlus+ Attendance for First-Time Use
If you are accessing the tool for the first time, you will be prompted to authorize access to your account.
Please note that your course instructor will need to click on the aPlus+ Attendance tab prior to first-time student access. If you attempt to access aPlus+ before the instructor initiates the tab for a new semester, you will receive an error message.
The aPlus+ Attendance Tab
You can access aPlus+ Attendance using your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
It's recommended to download the Canvas Student app for a smooth check-in process (especially if using the QR option). Canvas Student requires a Canvas account and is available for both Android and iOS devices.
Blue buttons to request an absence or view the absence requests you have already submitted.Where do I click to check in?
You will be unable to check in until your professor initiates the check-in session. When the check-in session appears as blue, you will be able to click through to the check-in screen.
Check-in Screen
If your professor is using a rolling QR/alphanumeric code, you will see something similar to the screenshot below projected on your classroom screen. The image contains both the manual code entry as well as a scannable QR code:
Absence Requests
As a student, you now have the ability to request absences for days that you will be unable to attend class. If you don't see this option, it's possible the absence request functionality hasn't been configured in your course. Note that you can request an absence two weeks prior to a particular session and up until the end of the term.
After selecting the "Next" button, you'll see all available sessions and can check the box to select one or more sessions. Then, click to Complete the Absence Request:
Questions?
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