Difference between revisions of "Self registration"
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[[Image:JoinClass.JPG|thumb|Class join screen. This page is used by students to self-register. Teachers should let students know about Class ID and Access Code prior to this step.]] | [[Image:JoinClass.JPG|thumb|Class join screen. This page is used by students to self-register. Teachers should let students know about Class ID and Access Code prior to this step.]] | ||
| − | '''Self-registration''' is when students join a class on their own. This is the preferred method of building a class [[roster]]. See [[manual registration]] for a less-efficient method of building a roster. | + | '''Self-registration''' is when students join a class on their own. This is the preferred method of building a class [[roster]]. |
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| + | See [[manual registration]] for a less-efficient method of building a roster. | ||
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==How it works== | ==How it works== | ||
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# As students join the class, the [[roster]] is built. | # As students join the class, the [[roster]] is built. | ||
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| + | ==Inviting students== | ||
# [[create class|Create a class]] or go to an existing class. | # [[create class|Create a class]] or go to an existing class. | ||
| − | # From the side menu of [[class website]], select ''' | + | # From the side menu of [[class website]], select '''How to join'''. |
| − | # Print the instructions | + | # Print and distribute the instructions to students. |
| − | ==Benefits of self-registration | + | Note 1: Students who joined the class late will have access to class materials and communications from day one. |
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| + | Note 2: Teachers can set the deadline for students to join the class. | ||
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| + | ==Benefits of self-registration== | ||
* Roster is built automatically (no manual entry is required by teachers). | * Roster is built automatically (no manual entry is required by teachers). | ||
* Student profiles are created and maintained by students and not by faculty members. This allows students to control their email address and email notification settings. | * Student profiles are created and maintained by students and not by faculty members. This allows students to control their email address and email notification settings. | ||
* Students can access [[coursework]] materials, [[gradebook|grades]], [[message board]], etc. | * Students can access [[coursework]] materials, [[gradebook|grades]], [[message board]], etc. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 00:14, 28 March 2008
Self-registration is when students join a class on their own. This is the preferred method of building a class roster.
See manual registration for a less-efficient method of building a roster.
How it works
- Teacher invites student (see below).
- Students follow the instructions to join the class.
- As students join the class, the roster is built.
Inviting students
- Create a class or go to an existing class.
- From the side menu of class website, select How to join.
- Print and distribute the instructions to students.
Note 1: Students who joined the class late will have access to class materials and communications from day one.
Note 2: Teachers can set the deadline for students to join the class.
Benefits of self-registration
- Roster is built automatically (no manual entry is required by teachers).
- Student profiles are created and maintained by students and not by faculty members. This allows students to control their email address and email notification settings.
- Students can access coursework materials, grades, message board, etc.
