What is aPlus+ Attendance?
aPlus+ Attendance brings tightly integrated manual or automated attendance features to Canvas. aPLus+ Attendance allows instructors to take attendance manually using custom statuses, automatically via Zoom integration, or by providing a secret code that students can enter on the Canvas website or app.
- Instant reporting for instructors
- Multiple options for assigning attendance points
- Automated attendance options (including secret app codes)
- Calendar flexibility
- Zoom integration
Scope and Cost
aPlus+ Attendance is a whitelisted integration and is scoped at the institutional level to all UNF Faculty using Canvas. There is no cost to instructors or students.
Canvas Integration
aPlus+ Attendance is available to all instructors in all courses, but it must be activated from the Canvas course navigation settings. In addition to activation, users will need to enable Attendance Setup and unlock the Calendar Table. CIRT is happy to consult on tailoring aPlus+ Attendance options to meet specific course needs.
Requirements
aPlus+ Attendance works across most browsers and devices, and it is recommended that users maintain the most up-to-date version of their preferred browser.
Caveats
As with any integration, CIRT recommends scheduling a consultation to discuss considerations and implications for aPlus+ Attendance before using it with your course.
Support Report
The implementation of a grading system for CIRT support not only facilitates efficient resource allocation but also fosters transparency in our service delivery. By self-grading our support levels as A+, B+, and C+, we provide faculty with a transparent framework that outlines the expected level of assistance they can anticipate when reaching out for help.
A support grade of “A+” represents the best of our assistance capabilities. This grade signifies that our team has extensive familiarity with the app and/or integration. We have excellent internal documentation, and our support team feels comfortable troubleshooting most issues without having to reach out to the vendor for assistance. Because a majority of issues are handled internally, users of applications and/or integrations with an “A+” grade can expect swift and comprehensive resolutions when possible.
CIRT Support Docs
Recognizing the unique needs of UNF instructors, CIRT has crafted the following support documentation, which has been designed to streamline and enhance your experience with this application and/or integration.
External Resources
To further empower UNF instructors, we provide direct links to the vendor’s support material, ensuring you have access to official resources and expert guidance. Furthermore, we curate and share external support documentation discovered online that may offer valuable insights or alternative perspectives. Our commitment is to provide you with a holistic support experience, combining our internal expertise with external resources to empower you in navigating the intricacies of this application.
Contact CIRT
For UNF faculty seeking to deepen their understanding of this application, schedule personalized training sessions, or initiate the installation process, we encourage you to reach out to the Center for Instruction and Research Technology at cirtlab@unf.edu (904-620-3927).
