How to Add Users (Students and Teachers) to Your Class Folder Manually
Note: This process is for adding existing accounts within the school to your class folder. For example, this could include a student who has moved from one class to another.
Step-by-step instructions with images are provided below.
Start by navigating to Administration, then selecting Classes.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Select the Class Folder:
- Click on the folder you want to add users to. The folder will be highlighted in blue.
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Access the Add Members Feature:
- On the right-hand side of the screen, click ‘Add Member.’
- This will display a list of all available users.
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Search for Users:
- Use the search bar to locate users by their first name, surname, or username (refer to the notes below for further details).
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Add Users:
- Tick the checkbox next to the names of the users you want to add.
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Save Changes:
- Once you’ve selected the appropriate users, click ‘Save.’
Notes on Searching for Users
- You can search for users using:
- (i) First Name
- (ii) Surname
- (iii) Username
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Username Format:
Usernames are system-generated and typically follow this format:- The first three letters of the first name
- The first three letters of the surname
- A unique number
Example: For John Smith, the username would be johsmi33.
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Important Points:
- Searching by both first name and surname simultaneously will not work.
- Remember to add yourself to the folder to ensure you can monitor all students in your class.
- Students can belong to multiple folders, such as a special education folder in addition to their main class folder.