Creating and Managing Class Rosters Manually

Creating and Managing Class Rosters Manually

Overview

Classes can be created manually, or they can be imported from Google Classroom or Clever. If you plan to import classes, the method to use depends on method the LanSchool Air site administrator selected. For more information, see:
  1. Syncing and Unsyncing Classes from Google Classroom
  2. Setting Up the Secure Sync Between LanSchool Air and Clever

Create a Class Manually 

  1. Log in to LanSchool Air. The My Classes page shows existing classes.

  2. Select the  Add Class    tile.


The Class Details page displays.   

Add Class Details

  1. Provide a name and description for the class.

  2. Click Create Class.



  3. Select a Banner for the class and click Done.



Add Students or Devices to the Class Roster

When you add a student Chromebook to a class, you are adding the user. When you add a student Windows or Mac device to a class, you are adding the device. 
  1.  Select Students to add the student(s) to a class.
  2. Click on Add Student Devices to open the Registered student roster.

    • Select students individually by selecting the check box next to a student's name
    • Search for a student by name using the search box




  3. Select Finish Adding. 
Students who are using Chromebooks display as users. If Chromebook students are not showing up, see Mass Deploy LanSchool Air for Chromebook Student.

Students who are using the Windows and Mac clients display as devices. If Windows and Mac devices do not display, see:
  1. Installing LanSchool Air for Windows Student
  2. Installing LanSchool Air for Mac Student 

Configure Additional Class Settings

Web Limiting and Blank Screen can be configured at the same time the class is created or later. For more information, see:
  1. Using Web Limiting
  2. Using Blank Screen

Edit a Class

You can edit your class settings at any time. To make changes to your class, click on the Settings icon on the class card to open the Classroom Settings. Make your changes and click Done.



Remove a Class

  1. From the My Classes page, select the Settings icon on the class card to open the Classroom Settings.



  2. Select Configuration.

  3. Click Delete Class.



  4. On the confirmation dialog, click Delete.







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