Qwickly is an attendance tracking tool that is now available in Canvas. It provides faculty with a quick and easy way to monitor student attendance while reducing administrative overhead. Frequently Asked Questions What are the key features? Key Features Include: Multiple attendance-taking modes: Student check-in with PIN or QR code on phone app, seating chart mode, student activity mode (automatic attendance based on LMS activity), manual attendance (full list or one-by-one) Real-time check-ins: Students use unique session codes to mark attendance via mobile device or computer Canvas integration: Access directly from your course navigation menu with automatic gradebook syncing Flexible deployment: Support for both in-person and remote class attendance Mobile-friendly: Students can check in from any device with internet access Quick setup: Generate attendance sessions in seconds with customizable parameters Doesn’t Canvas already have a tool? Yes. However, the Canvas attendance tool has limited features. Qwickly’s tool is more customizable and offers better options for online learners and large enrollment classes. Can I use both Qwickly and the Canvas attendance tool at the same time to see which one I prefer? No. You should select one attendance tool for use and disable the other one to avoid confusion for your students and grading. How does Qwickly work? Once enabled, instructors can manually take attendance via the tool or allow students to check-in using a PIN or QR code via an app. Is there any cost associated with Qwickly? No. UAH has a campus-wide agreement with Qwickly so the tool is free for faculty and students to use. How does the app work? Students download the Qwickly app on their phone, identify their school, and log in via SSO. Once an instructor opens an attendance session, students can check in via QR code or PIN (whichever option the instructor chooses). What prevents students from sharing a code with their friends? The QR code option of attendance taking updates the QR code every few seconds to prevent present students from successfully sharing a code with absent students. Who should I contact for support? Email helpdesk@uah.edu for additional information or support. Getting Started Enabling Qwickly in Your Course Navigate to your course in Canvas. Click on Settings at the bottom of the course menu. Select the Navigation tab at the top of the Settings page. Enable Qwickly Attendance (and disable the Canvas Attendance tool if it was previously enabled). Save your changes. Saving Your Qwickly Course Settings Click on the Qwickly Attendance link in your course menu. Navigate to Settings. Update your settings on the Preferences, Attendance Status, and Grading tabs. Taking Attendance Navigate to the Qwickly Attendance link in your course menu. Select Attendance and choose your preferred attendance taking method (Check-In, List, or One by One). (Video) Qwickly can be enabled directly from your Canvas course via the Settings > Navigation tab. Instructions for using the tool will be available on the ETLC website in August. For questions or support, contact ETLC at helpdesk@uah.edu.