Managing Sections in Class+ for Teachers

The following guide is one intended for Genius Class+ users with the TEACHER role. This guide explores key features in the profile of a Section. Teachers can use this guide to configure, update, and manage sections they are assigned to. Please note that these images have sample data, so if your Genius Class+ UI is not exactly like the one pictured, that is okay!

MAIN PAGE/DASHBOARD TABS

The Main Page and Dashboard tabs for the selected section provide essential information regarding that particular section. If there are any enrollments in the section, they will be displayed in the lower half of the Main Page, providing easy access to enrollment data.

The Dashboard associated with a section is designed to present specific charts that have been configured by an administrator, tailored exclusively for that section. This feature enables a more detailed analysis compared to the general HOME dashboard, allowing educators to focus on the metrics that matter most for their specific class.

It is essential to keep in mind that the number of WEEKS established at the section level, along with the total number of assignments included in the section, are utilized to calculate the pacing of the course.

EDIT INFORMATION TAB

To modify the information displayed on the Main Page tab, you will need to select the Edit Information option. This section allows you to assign various details unique to your section, such as Start and End Dates, Credits, Weeks, Charge Type, and more. Please note that some fields depicted in the accompanying screenshot may be custom. If your screen appears somewhat different, it is due to configurations made by your administrator.

MEETING EVENTS TAB

To input the dates and times when your class convenes each week, select the Meeting Events tab. This feature enables you to add either a single meeting event for a one-time occurrence or create multiple meeting events based on a predefined schedule. It is advisable to add meeting events when setting up your section to facilitate attendance tracking before the section's start date.

CUSTOM EMAILS TAB

The Custom Emails tab features email templates that serve specific functions on a class-by-class basis. You have the option to set up custom emails at either the Course level or the Section level, so it is essential to review the dropdown carefully when selecting the Status.

You can choose to utilize the templates that were created in the Course from which this Section is derived, opt for the default template for the action that has been pre-configured site-wide by your Administrators, create your custom templates, or decide not to send emails at all.

VIEW CALENDAR/ENROLLMENT EVENTS TABS

The View Calendar and Enrollment Events tabs serve similar purposes. Both of these tabs empower the teacher to add new events for the students enrolled in their Section. When creating an event in the calendar, you can select a category, such as "DEADLINE" or "EVENT". It is worth noting that these features are exclusive to Genius Class+ and do not transfer to the LMS, nor do they generate alerts for students.

CURRENT ENROLLMENTS TAB

The Current Enrollments tab, located under the Enrollments heading, displays all active enrollments for each section. Educators can find detailed information about the enrollments in the table illustrated in the screenshot below. Additionally, these columns can be customized if desired using the options available in the upper right corner of the page.

You have the option to select a student to edit their enrollment individually or to perform bulk actions such as dropping or completing. Furthermore, you can modify the Start and End Dates of the enrollment(s) using the Change Dates feature on the screen. Any students who have either dropped or completed the Section can be found in the Enrollment History tab, which is accessible above this section.

When you choose to edit a student's enrollment directly, you can update their grades, adjust the Assignment count, create comments, and more, as shown in the second screenshot of this subsection.

ATTENDANCE TAB

The Attendance feature is configured based on the meeting events generated by either the teacher or the administrator. To record attendance, select the Attendance Date from the dropdown menu, and you will see a complete list of active enrollments for that specific date. After choosing the attendance status for each student, click Save Attendance to ensure the records are updated accordingly.

BULK TRANSFER TAB

If you need to transfer students to another Section in bulk, you can do so by selecting the Bulk Transfer option. Begin by choosing the Term from the dropdown menu, then select the Course. Following this, another offering of the section that has available seats will appear in the Section field. Finally, select the students from the current section that you wish to transfer to the newly designated section, and then click 'Transfer' to complete the process.