Is there a QR code attendance tracker that integrates into Canvas? Someone has said there is, but if it exists I can't find it. The only two attendance trackers I know of that integrates with Canvas are A+ Attendance and Qwickly Attendance.
Debbie,
I know that the University of Central Florida was at one point working on a QR code attendance tracker. I remember seeing a demo video of it once but don't know if it was ever completed or set up to be available to anyone beyond UCF. @rseilham - is there anything you can share about this (cause I want to know too)?
Rick
A QR code attendance tracker that integrates into Canvas would be a great suggestion for a new feature, saving a lot of time.
Students could scan the QR code on the instructors laptop with their phones when entering the classroom.
Where / how can i vote for this suggestion? I've been looking through the filters but I can't find it. I'm sorry if this is not the right post on the right topic.
Hi,
I created a tool for this: https://github.com/trackme518/attendance_canvas/ Please star the repository if you find it useful. It's free for non-commercial use. If the School / organization wants to use it, please contact me for a license.
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